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AI garment reconstruction: Maria Sharapova, Wimbledon 2008. Maria Sharapova’s white sleeveless tuxedo-front blouse and tailored shorts at Wimbledon in 2008

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Maria Sharapova · 2008

The Wimbledon tuxedo

A pleated bib, tailored shorts and the formality of a dinner jacket translated into tennis whites.

Athlete
Maria Sharapova
Tournament
Wimbledon
Date
24 June 2008
Design
Nike
Documented round
First roundSingles
Match result
Wonvs Stéphanie Foretz
Tournament finish
2RSingles

The original look

Maria Sharapova playing in her white tuxedo-front shirt and shorts at Wimbledon in 2008.

Barry Mangham / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · CC BY-SA 3.0; resized and converted for web.

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The story behind the look

Sharapova opened Wimbledon in a white tuxedo-inspired ensemble rather than a conventional dress. The semi-sheer sleeveless shirt used a pleated bib and covered buttons, while tailored shorts completed the eveningwear reference.

The look followed the glamorous night dress she had worn at the US Open and proved that Wimbledon’s strict palette could still accommodate a strong fashion idea. Its surprise came from tailoring and proportion rather than colour.