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Research-Backed Tennis Gear

UNIQLO Designs Game Wear for Roger Federer and Kei Nishikori

— June 26, 2019 — Lifestyle
Japanese lifestyle label UNIQLO designs a series of game wear goods for athletes Roger Federer and Kei Nishikori. The pieces were originally designed at UNIQLO's Research and Development center located in Paris -- the pieces were directed by Christophe Lemaire, ensuring that it met the needs of the two tennis players involved.

Federer's polo shirt is designed to feature the signature cutaway collar and has some brown accents as a slight contrast at the sleeves and collar. Nishikori's iteration features piping details at the chest in pastel blue colors. The kits are also accompanied by a selection of merchandise to celebrate the Swiss tennis athlete as well. It features "GOROGER" branding details that highlight the word "GO."
Trend Themes
1. Performance-specific Sportswear - There is an opportunity to create performance-specific sportswear designed for individual athletes, considering their unique needs and preferences.
2. Collaborative Sportswear Design - Collaborating with professional athletes to design sportswear can help brands create products that perform well in the sport and appeal to the consumers who look up to those athletes.
3. Athlete-branded Merchandise - Designing merchandise celebrating athletes can provide brands an opportunity to tap into the emotional connection consumers have with their favorite athletes and can create a loyal customer base.
Industry Implications
1. Sportswear - Sportswear brands can use athlete collaborations to design sportswear that performs well in the sport and appeals to consumers looking for performance-specific gear.
2. Merchandise - Designing merchandise celebrating athletes can appeal to consumers who have an emotional connection with athletes and create a loyal customer base.
3. Research and Development - Developing research and development centers around the world can help brands cater to the specific needs of their international consumers.
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