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AI garment reconstruction: Martina Navratilova, Wimbledon 1985. Martina Navratilova’s white Puma cable-knit vest over a short-sleeve polo, paired with a box-pleated skirt at Wimbledon in 1985.

Match kit · AI garment reconstruction.

Martina Navratilova · 1985

The knitted V

Cable knit and a deep graphic V, worn in play.

Tournament
Wimbledon
Date
27 June 1985
Design
Puma
Tournament finish
WSingles

The story behind the look

A broad dark V dominates the chest of a white cable-knit vest, layered over a polo shirt. Ribbing at the waist and deep skirt pleats give this playing outfit a distinctly traditional texture. The reconstruction stays monochrome because the source photograph does not establish the trim colour.

The photograph shows Navratilova playing during the 1985 Wimbledon tournament, which she finished with her sixth singles title and fourth in a row. The Puma mark and small M monogram turn the knitted layer into a personalised part of the match kit.