It's nearly time for Wimbledon and it is the home of the grass courts and tennis whites.
Oh and strawberries of course. Now when I think of Wimbledon I feel all 1930s and Ralph Lauren. Good old RL appropriated the sportswear of the bourgeoisie of middle England and made it his own. It was a faux vision probably of the Surrey courts aided by a whimsical Chanel, Wallis Simpson and Nancy Mitford, maybe RL even picked up a Richmal Compton's Just William.
Why Mr Lauren has even produced some tennis wallpaper .
As well as designing the costume for the umpire and ball boys/girls, Ralph attires Roger Federer who dons the epitome of good tennis taste for Wimbledon channelling Fred Perry a veritable 1930s tennis star all in long whites.
Given the excuse to dress up in all white I would stay British despite Mr Lauren's wonderful hard work and look to arrive in a Vivienne number. I spotted this little beauty on my-wardrobe.com
The Vivienne Westwood dress is just the ticket for Centre Court, a lovely choice my dear!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Dress, but knowing me I would drop a strawberry on it!
ReplyDeleteI'm not too good with white either - love the dress though and the tennis wallpaper is great - where on earth would you hang that though, maybe in a country club?
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That dress is glorious. But like Looking Fab, I'm sure I'd stain it in seconds flat!
ReplyDeleteNow that the French Open is over I am counting the days. I cannot wait. I would love to go, even if I had to sit on Hennman hill or Murray mountain.
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This dress is amazing!
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I love that dress. I love tennis! I love Wimbledon!
ReplyDeleteEvery year there is some piece by Vivienne that I can't quite put out of my head. I think we have a winner . . .
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteI love the Anglomania dress. It is so cute! Perfect for a great summer day.
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