Seven To Try: The Best Tennis Fashion Collections That Ace Australian Open Style

Tennis fever has hit a peak. Is it any surprise? The Australian Open is one of the hottest staples in Melbourne’s sporting calendar. And thanks to Challengers and Marty Supreme, racquet sports have been propelled into the fashion zeitgeist. 

Away from the action in Melbourne Park, you’ll find various fashion labels joining in the fun. These are the local and international tennis collections we’re paying attention to. Game, set, match.  

Ralph Lauren

For the sixth year in a row, Ralph Lauren is Australian Open’s official outfitter. That means the American brand is dressing up to 4000 staff at the Australian Open, and will be supplying merch to eager tennis fans from its pop-up store in Rod Laver Arena. Stand-out pieces include its twill Australian Open coach’s jacket, bright clover Australian Open French terry crew neck and Australian Open Polo Bear ball cap. If you’d prefer to miss the crowds, visit Ralph Lauren’s physical and online stores, or select retailers like Myer and David Jones, to shop. 

R Sport

Melbourne sportswear-meets-streetwear label R Sport has launched a new tennis collection, inspired by clay courts. As always, the independent label has taken sartorial notes from vintage gear, tapping into sporting nostalgia. Coming in three colourways, its newest collection pairs dark green with lime green, navy blue and sky blue, and black and white. Tennis enthusiasts can browse R Sport’s limited drop of playing tops, playing tank tops, shorts, hats and sweatbands from January 21.

Earthletica

Australian activewear brand Earthletica has released a micro tennis collection of three mint green pieces. Its star piece is the Serve active dress, a minidress featuring undershorts, deep ball pockets and a waterproof gusset. Earthletica’s Serve pocket shorts and Serve zip top feature coloured, contrast stitching for a fashion finish. Co-founded by Olympic swimmer Bronte Campbell OAM and fitness specialist Libby Babet, Earthletica is made by and for women who take exercise seriously. 

Knickerbocker NYC

Knickerbocker NYC has only called Melbourne home for three months, but it’s already putting its stamp on our local fashion scene. As its first foray into Australian-exclusive pieces, Knickerbocker is releasing an Australian Open-inspired T-shirt. The soon-to-launch crew neck features a graphic of a person hitting a tennis ball, with Knickerbocker’s Melbourne address sitting underneath. 

New Balance

New Balance is not messing about when it comes to its Australian Open range. There are 64 styles of menswear, womenswear and children’s wear pieces on offer, including a Coco Gauff mini collection. Key pieces include the Coco Gauff signature Melbourne jacket and the Australian Open Aussie graphic T-shirt with the slogan “Aussie Aussie Aussie” on its front. If you want something less overtly patriotic, consider New Balance’s Australian Open Tournament novelty skirt or its Australian Open NB athletics stretch woven short.

Lacoste

Lacoste is all about limited-edition activations. The French heritage brand has teamed up with Afloat to create a floating tennis club in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. It’s here at Le Club Lacoste, and at its Little Collins Street store, that shoppers can browse Lacoste’s Melbourne-exclusive tennis collection. A range of T-shirts, caps and tote bags will be available from January 16.

Sweaty Betty

UK brand Sweaty Betty is joining in on the tennis fun with its selection of tennis gear. Its tennis drop blurs the line between function and fashion; take, for instance, its matching Off Court knitted short and Off Court V-neck jumper. In search of a high-performing, technical piece? Consider its Power flare dress.

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