Sunita Kumar Nair examines the longstanding connection between tennis and style in her upcoming book ACE: The Times & Style of Tennis. The work traces influences from early players to modern athletes and designers.
The book highlights French player Suzanne Lenglen, known as La Divina, who competed in the 1910s and 1920s. She won six Wimbledon titles and influenced fashion by wearing a Patou-designed dress at the 1919 tournament that allowed greater movement than traditional attire.
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Serena Williams marked her return to competitive tennis with a doubles victory on Tuesday at the Queen’s Club Championships in London. Partnering with Victoria Mboko, the 44-year-old defeated third seeds Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez 7-6(2), 6-2. The win came nearly four years after her retirement following the 2022 US Open.
A new volume in Thames & Hudson’s Catwalk series spotlights Ralph Lauren’s womenswear shows from 1972 through 2025. Written by veteran fashion journalist Bridget Foley, the book marks the first time an American designer has been featured in the collection. It arrives amid renewed interest in the brand’s consistent vision and cultural impact.
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Stylist Erin Walsh celebrated the launch of her new book, The Art of Intentional Dressing, with a cocktail reception at the Portrait Bar in the Fifth Avenue Hotel. The event on Thursday evening drew clients like Anne Hathaway and Ariana DeBose, along with designers such as Stella McCartney. The book is set to release on May 5.
Vogue editors have shared their forecasts for summer 2026 styles, highlighting everything from unusual footwear to sheer fabrics and sporty elements.
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Veteran athletes over 85 years old took to the clay courts at Roland Garros for the French +85 championships. Semifinal matches showcased impressive baseline rallies and net play among the competitors.
A recent Vogue article explores how designers have drawn inspiration from Marilyn Monroe across decades of collections.
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Former world number one Andy Roddick has shared his admiration for tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova as their Netflix documentary approaches release. The film, titled Chris & Martina: The Final Set, is scheduled to premiere on June 26.