Just like for the French Open, Nike has created dedicated Wimbledon 2017 dresses for both Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, even though neither will play the grasscourt Grand Slam — the American is well into her pregnancy, while the Russian is nursing a thigh injury sustained at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in May.
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Similar to Adidas, Nike uses different shapes and textures to create visual interest within the strict boundaries of SW19 clothing rules.
Williams’ Nike Fall Serena Lawn Power Dress features a deep V-neck, just as most of her dresses, closed cutouts at waist that provide a figure-slimming effect, as well as layered skirt with mesh hem and asymmetrical mesh top layer. The top of the dress also features a central dagger-shaped textural contrast that divides the dress and balances the asymmetrical skirt.
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The skirt of Sharapova’s Nike Fall Maria Lawn Power Dress is asymmetrical just as Serena’s, but in a very different way, as the Russian’s skirt features knife pleats instead of mesh. The top is a simple slim racerback design, while its front section features a deep faux V-neck with centrally-positioned Swoosh.
I like it how Nike created two very different designs that still look like they spring from the same family because of the center-chest dagger-shaped textural elements and asymmetrical skirts. I really can’t decide which of the dresses would be my favorite. Maybe Serena’s. What do you think? (photos courtesy of Tennis_Glamur)
MORE WTA FASHIONS AT WIMBLEDON 2017:
- Garbine Muguruza‘s and Caroline Wozniacki‘s Adidas by Stella McCartney Barricade designs inspired by vintage lingerie
- Adidas‘ “Evil Twin” whites for Angelique Kerber, Kristina Mladenovic, Simona Halep and others
- Lacoste‘s pleated Wimbledon whites for Alize Cornet, Dominika Cibulkova and Christina McHale
- NikeCourt equips Genie Bouchard & Madison Keys for Wimbledon
- Fila‘s pleats for Karolina Pliskova and white disco sparkle for Jelena Jankovic
- Back to classics: Agnieszka Radwanska‘s Lotto Nixia III Dress
- Venus Williams to mix and match EleVen clothes from various collections
- New Balance‘s English roses for Heather Watson and Sorana Cirstea embelish the 2017 grasscourt season
I love them both! Especially Serena’s – what a shame we wont see it. Im surprised Nike hasn’t offered the designs to other high profile Nike players. Petra, Vika, Genie?
Who will wear Maria Dress
I love Serena’s dress. Very chic and elegant.
Both dresses are great. I wish someone would wear them.
Jacob, there will be news about other players as well! It’s still early.
SharapovaFun, I don’t think anyone will wear Maria’s dress.
Do you know what players are waer these dresses?
They are so cute 😀
Maria, for example, Carina Witthoeft wore Sharapova’s dress in her R1 match.