Last year, we had mermaidcore and Barbiecore. This year, we’re starting off our movie-inspired trends with enniscore. With all the buzz around Challengers, including Zendaya's thematic press tour, tennis chic has become a coveted aesthetic and we all want a piece of the pie.
As tenniscore continues to win over fashion lovers' hearts, you might find yourself wanting to join in on the fun, so we've broken down all the details of this lovely trend below. Get ready to serve.
What is tenniscore and why is it popular?
Athleisure has been a mainstay in fashion for quite some time now. It has the supermodel stamp of approval, with many like Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, and Hailey Bieber making it their go-to choice for off-duty looks. Whether it’s actually exercising, going on an errand run, or even attending a special event, sportswear has become a wardrobe essential.
In past years, athleisure has been focused on garments designed for yoga, pilates, and cycling like leggings, sports bras, and bike shorts. More recently, we’ve seen trends take after different sports and activities. For example, ballet took the forefront in 2022, and Barbie even inspired us to replicate rollerblading looks. Now, we have tennis.
While Zendaya’s highly-anticipated, tennis-focused film Challengers has launched the trend to new levels of popularity. From the characters' on-screen looks to the cast's promotional appearances, there’s plenty of fashion inspiration going around at the moment but tenniscore’s momentum has been steadily growing over the past year.
Last year, Coco Gauff also gave us major fashion inspo when she won the U.S. Open. On TikTok, tennis skirts and dresses have been going viral. Tennis shoes have always been popular. Player-approved brands like New Balance, ASICS, and more have made major comebacks.
And, of course, we can't talk about tenniscore without thinking of Serena and Venus Williams. The tennis legends have sported so many iconic looks throughout the years both on and off the courts, including the one Zendaya just recreated.
How to do tenniscore?
While there’s no exact way to do tenniscore since fashion is all about fitting trends into your personal style, there are a few easy essentials to incorporate the look into your aesthetic. The baseline is to take inspiration from looks you'd see on the tennis courts. This includes essentials like bouncy dresses, pleated skirts, and polo shirts.
The great thing about tenniscore is that it's pretty easy to achieve. That’s why taking inventory of your own closet is the first step to getting the look. See if there are any tennis-inspired pieces you might have overlooked over the years.
Your next best bet is getting crafty or thrifty. Or, if you’re really out of luck, you can invest in a few new pieces. Below, we've rounded up some of our favorite tenniscore essentials, including the iconic “I told ya” shirt and the Nike Killshot sneakers featured in the Challengers, to adopt into your closet.
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