You may have noticed that Wimbledon fortnight is well and truly underway, and we're taking note of what's being worn both on and off the court. But what about your day-to-day wardrobe? Have you considered just how influential the tournament has been on what you wear without thinking? We thought not.
Adidas Stan Smiths: The most prevalent shoe of the season wouldnt even exist if it werent for tennis. First worn on court by its eponymous legendary player in 1972, its been going strong ever since but, thanks to a relaunch in January, its now officially a wardrobe staple. Head to any fashion gathering and the number of people wearing them is guaranteed to be in double figures. Fact.
Prada s/s 2012
The pleated mini skirt: basically built her whole career on re-interpretations of the tennis staple. Why? Because, whether you opt for tennis length or something a bit longer, its a shape thats instantly chic and easy to wear.
Karlie Kloss, Stella McCartney and Solange Knowles
All white: Theres nothing like the sight of Maria Sharapova or Serena Williams rallying in the sunshine to make us want to bleach out our wardrobes. From little white dresses and pristine tailoring to the perfect white T-shirt, nothing quite says summer like head-to-toe white. Right?
