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Law Roach declares tennis core the fashion statement of spring

Zendaya already served the trend during the Challengers press conference.  (Getty)

Get ready to play, set, beat! Challengers is just days away from its UK and US cinema release date, and Law Roach has already declared tennis core to be the bisexual fashion statement of spring.

Luca Guadagnino’s new tennis drama was praised in the first reviews as “deeply horny” with “enormous bisexual energy”.

The film follows former tennis star Tashi Duncan, played by Zendaya, as she meets husband Art (Mike Faist, who appeared last year in a stage adaptation of Brokeback Mountain) from his losing streak. God’s own country And The crown star Josh O’Connor also appears in the ‘tennis trio’ drama.

In anticipation of the film’s release, celebrity stylist Roach – who is famously behind Zendaya’s red carpet looks, including her very on-brand tennis-style fashion choices for the film’s press – is now encouraging moviegoers to bring their white wear miniskirts and low clothing. -top trainers.

On April 18, the fashion mogul announced on X (formerly Twitter) a “tennis-core” outfit challenge for moviegoers. “I would love for you to see the movie (on) April 26, wearing your tennis core. April 26, Challengers movie, I want you all decked out in just tennis core.

He asked fans to use the hashtag #TashiMadeMeWearIt when posting their own tennis outfits for the film, adding that he will be reposting some of his favorite looks. “I’m going to judge your outfits too, maybe…Maybe not.”

With #tenniscore racking up nearly 100,000 views on TikTok last year, it’s clear the trend isn’t going anywhere. It joins other pop culture-inspired fashion trends such as ‘Barbiecore’ Barbie film release and “Neo-Posh Boy” afterward Salt burn‘s cult release.

Whether you’re serving on or off the court, tennis outfits will see shades of white, cream, pale yellow, navy blue and black – all of which contrast with the green court. Think pleated skirts, V-neck sweaters, polo shirts and visors, which are sure to become a spring wardrobe essential.

In terms of accessories, the ‘quiet luxury’ trend can easily be applied to a ‘tennis core’ look. Add gold watches, pearl necklaces, a pair of minimalist gold earrings and a reusable Stanley cup to stay hydrated.