For several months now, the trend blokecore has transformed the usual football shirt into a real fashion piece. In a similar or almost similar spirit, another sport is now inspiring ready-to-wear fans: the little yellow ball lends its name to the new surge tenniscore.
A fusion between pure sporty style and tennis elegance, this trend is set to be indispensable in 2024. So, if you want to succumb to it, here are some of the best brands tailored for a tenniscore look.
The Basics of the Tenniscore Trend
As its name suggests, the “tenniscore” trend is a fashion movement inspired by the world of tennis, characterized by an elegant and sporty aesthetic. And unsurprisingly, the style takes on a vintage vibe with inspirations straight from the 1950s to the 1980s (yes, it’s broad!).
This fashion borrows classic elements from tennis clothing and is available for both women and men. If the white pleated skirt is a must for these ladies, polos, headbands and other short shorts and high socks also make their way into men’s wardrobes. But beware! For a successful tenniscore look, these pieces need to be integrated into daily outfits suitable for an urban or casual context.
Popularized by celebrities and influencers, the tenniscore trend celebrates comfort and class, blending sporty functionality and the refinement of ready-to-wear. Colors are often neutral, dominated by white, but navy blue and dark green provide contrast while highlighting the simplicity of the look.
Wilson, the absolute reference
There is no need to look far to find a brand specialized in tenniscore: Wilson is for us THE top reference. This makes sense since the equipment manufacturer sponsors many tournaments and its rackets (and balls!) are used by numerous players such as Stefanos Tsitsipas or Alex De Minaur, not to mention legends Pete Sampras and Roger Federer in their time!
What may be less known is that alongside its purely sporting accessories, Wilson also offers clothes designed for everyday life, away from the tennis courts. Its Wilson Sport Professionals range is thus “designed to embody a modernity-laden nostalgia” in its own words. The classic models of the 1950s are revisited with a contemporary touch, but elegance and comfort are key.
Next to the Parkside Crew sweatshirt or the knitted Johnny Collar polo, we highly recommend the Wilson trousers and jogpants, a perfect alternative to the traditional chino for the summer.
Lacoste, as a matter of course
How can one talk about fashion and tennis without mentioning a brand like Lacoste? Founded by former musketeer René Lacoste, its history is intimately linked to that of the little yellow ball. And if, in recent years, it has also tended to take on streetwear accents, the crocodile brand demonstrates ease on all terrains.
Its iconic L.12.12 polo, infinitely versatile, remains a safe bet for switching to tenniscore mode. But to step off the beaten track, don’t hesitate to bring a little originality and color to the outfit: luckily, the new Lacoste collections are full of it!
In a more classic chic style (à la Wimbledon sauce), knitted pieces are not lacking in interest, whether it’s a pretty oversized sweater or a revamped referee’s cardigan (two of our favorite pieces of the season).
Sporty & Rich, the American ball
Emily Oberg created her label Sporty & Rich in 2015, with the desire to offer high-end vintage-inspired sportswear. More than just a clothing brand, she wanted to create a “state of mind”, a sportswear lifestyle (long live Anglicisms), her moodboard being very popular on Instagram as well.
In its collections designed in New York, tennis holds a central place… but especially in the women’s wardrobe. However, men can still console themselves with numerous clothes perfect for putting together a stylish sporty silhouette. It’s no coincidence that Sporty & Rich recently released a brilliant collaboration with Lacoste…
Of course, this is only a (very) small glimpse of what fashion can offer us to incorporate tennis into our outfits. In the same spirit as Wilson or Lacoste, Sergio Tacchini remains a brand to (re)discover, which was unavoidable at the dawn of the 1990s.
We tend to forget, but Dockers also has a leaning towards the little yellow ball, just like its Racquet Club collections born in the… nineties (again!). Today, do not hesitate to browse through this range to find nice polos, shorts or t-shirts.
In a more upmarket “haute couture” register, Casablanca is a brand that we always highly recommend, and not just for its tennis-inspired clothing!
Finally, for sneakers, there is an embarrassment of riches: over the decades, numerous brands have blossomed on the courts before finding their way into our wardrobes. Adidas’ Stan Smith and Le Coq Sportif’s Arthur Ashe immediately come to mind, but K-Swiss and Superga (among others) also offer excellent references to embrace this ubiquitous tenniscore trend.
