We always see stellar fashion exhibited on the tennis courts at the French Open, and this year’s competition styles are led by Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova.
Click through the gallery above to check out this year’s French Open fashions, courtesy of GotoTennis. From Maria Sharapova’s bright blue dress to the navy and orange number worn by Serena Williams, there’s a plethora of on-court inspiration. My favorite is Rafael Nadal’s flamingo pink polo!
French Open Fashion
From Serena Williams' Orange Hot Pants to Rafael Nadal's Pink Polo
Trend Themes
1. Tennis Fashion - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating innovative and stylish tennis apparel that combines functionality and fashion.
2. Athlete Endorsements - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing unique marketing strategies and partnerships between fashion brands and tennis players for endorsement deals.
3. Social Media Influence - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in leveraging social media platforms to create interactive and engaging experiences for tennis fans with regards to fashion trends and player endorsements.
Industry Implications
1. Sportswear - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing sportswear that combines performance, comfort, and style specifically for tennis players.
2. Fashion Retail - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating exclusive tennis fashion collections and collaborations with top tennis players for fashion retail brands.
3. Digital Marketing - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing digital marketing strategies and platforms that connect tennis fans with their favorite players and fashion trends.