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Tennis Collection : A History of Iconic Players, Their Rackets, Outfits, and Equipment, The
Tennis Collection : A History of Iconic Players, Their Rackets, Outfits, and Equipment, The
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The Tennis Collection is a large collection of tennis memorabilia, including sneakers, vintage rackets, rare accessories, and outfits worn by iconic players. It features over 150 pieces from the Museo de la Moda in Santiago, Chile, and includes interviews with Novak Djokovic, Guillermo Vilas, Gabriela Sabatini, and Roger Federer. The collection explores tennis' evolving style, fashion, and design, and is a must-have for tennis enthusiasts.
Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 26 March 2024
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
One of the most extensive collections of tennis memorabilia, encompassing a wide range of items such as sneakers, vintage rackets, rare tennis accessories, and iconic tennis ensembles worn by the sport's most renowned players, is showcased in this remarkable volume. The collection spans from a sixteenth-century Italian book that provides the earliest description of the game of tennis to Arthur Ashes' 1979 competition racket and Novak Djokovic's adidas tennis kit worn during his Wimbledon 2007 victory. Over 150 pieces of extraordinary ephemera from the Museo de la Moda are featured alongside captivating images of tennis superstars and pivotal moments in the sport's history.
The Tennis Collection, curated by the trailblazing champion of adaptive tennis, Gustavo Fernández, takes readers on a captivating journey through the world-class fashion museum in Santiago, Chile. Fernández has handpicked a selection of one-of-a-kind tennis pieces that showcase the evolution of sportswear, rackets, and tennis accessories. Original interviews with Novak Djokovic, Guillermo Vilas, Gabriela Sabatini, and Roger Federer provide insights into the significance of these items and their impact on the sport.
The collection is organized into thematic sections, including sportswear, which features iconic pieces like Bill Tildens' 1920s tennis sweater, as well as tennis outfits worn by Virginia Wade, Chris Evert, Andre Agassi, Marcelo Rios, and Venus Williams. The rackets section showcases a range of rackets from eighteenth-century wooden rackets to Roger Federer's 2006 "Ncode six-one tour 90" racket. Rare tennis accessories, artwork, and vintage tennis magazines are also included in the collection, providing a comprehensive survey of the sport's evolving style, fashion, and design.
For tennis enthusiasts and fashion aficionados alike, The Tennis Collection is a must-have treasure that offers a glimpse into the rich history and culture of the world of tennis.
Weight: 2040g
Dimension: 312 x 237 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780847873968
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