Following sport fashion trends is nothing new. Ladies and Gentlemen of the twenties loved to watch the ladies of the court not just for the athletic prowess but, and sometimes solely for what and who they were wearing. Long before Serene Williams assaulted our eyeballs with this
Gladiator meets Can Can Dancer
There was Suzanne Lenglen’s tittilating view of ankles and thighs. Lenglen was known for her dominating athletic style and no holds barred athleticism. Her tennis outfit was designed by Jean Patou who was instrumental in elevating sportswear to new heights in the world of fashion.
Suzanne Lenglen
Suzanne Lenglen
Prior to Patou’s truly revolutionary designs for women athletes women had to lumber around in this
Victorian tennis costume
Now if Serena ever dons on something modest well that might be revolutionary. We’ve certainly come a long way. Maybe too far in some cases.
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