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08/31/12
Tennis, Anyone?
Vintage US Open Style
A little tennis event called the US Open is currently happening in Flushing. It’s got you thinking about some of the sport’s legends. Some had devastating forehands. Some had denim shorts and spandex. Some had both. Before you are five ways to channel them. Game on.
JOHN MCENROE
The Warm-Up Jacket
It’s: What Johnny Mac hoisted his ’81 US Open trophy in.
Because: Lately you’ve been thinking you need a new trophy-hoisting jacket. It’s just time.
Intensity: “You cannot be serious.”
Because: Lately you’ve been thinking you need a new trophy-hoisting jacket. It’s just time.
Intensity: “You cannot be serious.”
BJÖRN BORG
The Polo
It’s: A shirt you want a little too tight, with a lot of confidence and no buttons
buttoned. Glorious, flowing blond locks will also help.
Because: Of the pinstripes. Just fantastic.
Intensity: Six striped headbands.
Because: Of the pinstripes. Just fantastic.
Intensity: Six striped headbands.
- 411:
- Fila Settanta MK1 Polo, $79, 80s Casual Classics
IVAN LENDL
The Racket
It’s: How Ivan the Terrible got that vicious topspin. And three straight Open
championships.
Because: It’s exceedingly difficult to beat anyone without a racquet.
Intensity: Seven steely Czech glares.
Because: It’s exceedingly difficult to beat anyone without a racquet.
Intensity: Seven steely Czech glares.
- 411:
- Vintage Adidas GTX Racquet, $180, The Vintager
JIMMY CONNORS
The Shorts
It’s: Well, probably the ’80s-est thing you’ll ever even think about wearing.
Because: The guys at Top Shelf are trying to verify that these were actually match-worn.
Intensity: On a scale of 10 fist pumps, an 11.
Because: The guys at Top Shelf are trying to verify that these were actually match-worn.
Intensity: On a scale of 10 fist pumps, an 11.
- 411:
- Vintage Slazenger Monogrammed Shorts, $30, Top Shelf Premium Vintage at Dekalb Market, 138 Willoughby St, Brooklyn, email here
ANDRE AGASSI
The Shoes
It’s: The shoe version of the early ’90s. You can practically see his bleached weave
flailing just by looking at them.
Because: You’ve got to love Agassi. And come on, the shoe is called “Hot Lava.”
Intensity: 10 neon-green cycling shorts. Plus one mullet.
Because: You’ve got to love Agassi. And come on, the shoe is called “Hot Lava.”
Intensity: 10 neon-green cycling shorts. Plus one mullet.
- 411:
- Nike Air Tech Challenge II Hot Lava, $135, Sole
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