Editor’s Note
**Editor’s Note:** On Wimbledon’s hallowed grass, Jannik Sinner defended his crown with a four-set victory over Alexander Zverev in 2026. Yet beyond the baseline, the tournament’s other contest—one of grace and decorum—played out as ever, reminding us that at the All England Club, style is as scrutinized as the serve.
At Wimbledon, the game is always played on two surfaces: the perfectly manicured grass of Centre Court (cut to a strict 0.8 millimeters, no more, no less) and the invisible carpet of British elegance. The first rewards the best serve, the second those who can traverse the Royal Box with class. In 2026, the protagonist was Jannik Sinner, who won the title for the second consecutive year by defeating German Alexander Zverev in four sets. But around him, the usual parallel tournament unfolded: the one of style.
Never out of place, in his uniform or his manners. Sinner, faithful as ever to the all-white rule on court (in 2003, Roger Federer was ‘invited’ to change his shoes because his strictly white Nikes had orange soles…), chose a kit with clean lines and studied details, much like his shots. On his wrist, ever-present, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18-carat Everose gold with a Sundust and black dial, an Oysterflex bracelet, and a black Cerachrom bezel with tachymeter scale. Under his arm, the white Gucci bag in collaboration with Head. For the occasion, he also sported a perforated technical jacket made for him by Nike, utilizing the Radical Airflow technology used in some trail running pieces, allowing more air to reach the skin as his pace increased. Zverev’s custom jacket, on the other hand, is by Adidas and hides a secret message inside: beyond his initials AZ, the motivational phrase ‘The only limit is the one you set yourself’ is embroidered.
From Centre Court to the Royal Box, where the dress code seems to have even more rules than the tournament regulations. Perfection, as she has accustomed us to for some time, belongs to Kate Middleton, an ever-present symbol of British institutional style. Her choice for the final match was an olive green, a discreet, almost diplomatic color. Completing the outfit was the traditional bow in the colors of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club – purple and dark green – pinned on the left side of her neckline. For accessories, Kate chose a taupe leather handbag with a geometric design and a pair of pumps in the same neutral shade. The jewelry – a rigid gold bracelet and a pair of Magic Alhambra mother-of-pearl earrings – bear the signature of the maison Van Cleef & Arpels. Beside her, the princes followed the script with the precision of a winning serve on the line: impeccable suit, perfect shirt, mandatory tie (required in the Royal Box), and that very British air of someone who can wear a formal outfit even while watching a nearly four-hour match (despite their young age!). American actor Rami Malek appeared a bit more stiff, with his tie tucked into his shirt. Dustin Hoffman opted for vintage elegance, sitting in the stands like an ordinary mortal, without royal style obligations, in a simple white Ralph Lauren polo.
Anyone following Wimbledon would have noticed the logo of the American maison’s polo player was everywhere. The reason is simple: Ralph Lauren is the first and only designer to hold the role of Official Outfitter in Wimbledon’s history for 20 years. For this reason, many actors rely on the brand for that casual chic, discreet, and elegant look typical of Ralph Lauren. Among the most elegant interpreters of the brand were the beautiful Nicole Kidman and the couple formed by Australian actor Liam Hemsworth and Australian model Gabriella Brooks. Tom Hiddleston, on the other hand, chose the path of the contemporary gentleman: classic lines, measure, and that very British air of someone who could go from a tennis final to a scene in a period film without changing expression.
– **Jannik Sinner**: The champion’s minimalism: technique, precision, no distractions.
– **Kate Middleton**: Olive green as an exercise in aesthetic diplomacy: discreet, elegant, perfectly Wimbledon.
– **The British Princes**: Tradition as uniform: true modernity is knowing when to change nothing.
– **Nicole Kidman**: Private club spirit and that American touch capable of transforming the classic into something contemporary.
– **Tom Hiddleston**: Contemporary gentleman.