want: boast usa’s classic tennis shorts



Tennis Fashion - Men's Traditional Tennis Shorts by Boast

We’ve been seeing lots of good tennis leg this year (see: Vasek Pospisil), which has us thinking about updating our athletic wardrobe.

Buy: Boast USA Men’s Traditional Tennis Short, $148, white or navy.

fashion focus: lisa perry’s spring 2014 collection


Lisa Perry Spring 2014 - Tennis Fashion

Designer Lisa Perry paid homage to tennis as she experimented with an all-white Spring 2014 collection, presented during the flurry of fabric that is NYFW. She transformed her flagship store into a court for the event.

“I love tennis, and I love all white, and since I always do so much color I decided to try to do a complete — a little risky — but complete departure to see what all-white would look like.”

And when asked about her thoughts about the 2013 U.S. Open, Perry didn’t offer up a favorite player:

“I just love watching tennis. I do love the new young girls who are playing, however. Maybe I could get them in my dresses. Wouldn’t that be fun?”

Yes — that would be fun. Which players would look best in Perry’s clothes?

Browse: See the rest of the Lisa Perry Spring 2014 presentation at style.com

(images via style.com)

spotted in the city: prince sets up shop at 47th/lex



Prince Tennis opens a storefront in NYC

 

Prince has set up a pop-up store (“brand experience”) in New York City timed with the 2013 U.S. Open. The space, which opens on August 23, will host appearance by sponsored athletes, viewing parties, and a space selling limited-edition merchandise. There will also be an opportunity to preview the Fall 2013 product collection before they hit the stores in October.

 

(photo by @npmikolich)

charity by design: a charm bangle for the tennis hof



Alex and Ani - Game, Set, Match Charm Bangle - International Tennis Hall of Fame

 

Jewelry brand Alex and Ani has designed a tennis-themed charm attached to their expandable wire bangle (available in Russian Gold and Russian Silver).

Giving Back: As part of owner Carolyn Rafaelian‘s Charity By Design project, 20% of all Alex and Ani sales of the Game, Set, Match Charm will go directly to the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, the non-profit organization based in Newport, Rhode Island, that is dedicated to preserving the history of tennis and honoring its greatest champions and leaders with a goal of inspiring the future of the sport.

Buy: Alex and Ani’s Game, Set, Match Charm Bangle; $28; www.alexandani.com.

nike+ fuelband campaign highlights ping pong in #makeitcount campaign



NYC - Nike - #MakeItCount - PingPong - Table Tennis

 

Nike NYC folds in some table tennis into its campaign to get folks in New York to raise their heart rates. The latest event organized by Nike NYC Serving It Up: Tournament of Champions is a ping pong happening this Friday, August 23 at Moynihan Station (401 7th Ave. @ W. 33rd St.). Reserve your spot by tweeting a pic of your Nike+ Fuelband to @nikenyc on Twitter.  Winners could bag stylish gear like workoutwear, sweatbands, and shoes.

More: Check @nikenyc for more details.