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25.06.2024 - 12:31 / bhg.com / Maggie Gillette
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As long as Hollywood is around, you can count on every summer delivering a blockbuster that takes over the pop culture world—especially if Zendaya has anything to do with it. Last year we got to experience the world of Greta Gerwig's Barbie and all of the Dream House inspo that came with it; this year we have Challengers.
A tennis thriller-of-sorts that also stars Mike Faist and Josh O'Connor, it's no surprise that Zendaya (who's as much of a style icon as she is an A-list actor)leaned into the sporty aesthetic during the press tour. Naturally, it's only a matter of time before tenniscore decor becomes a hit, too. She stepped out in maximalist, full-on preppy looks, styling high heels with real tennis balls on them and dresses with a sequin outline of a tennis player.
If you’re not sold on decorating your walls with framed rackets, know that it doesn’t need to be that literal: Take your cues from country clubs, crisp lines and tennis whites, and the cheerful colors of warm summer days. This style, after all, isn’t really about a sport—it’s about channeling an active, energetic lifestyle and a fresh take on the classic East Coast resort tropes.
So if you want to put a little (top)spin on preppy, now is the time to give tenniscore a try. Get ready to ~serve~ with these expert tips.
Kendra Nash is the principal designer at Nash Design Group, an interior design firm based in California.
«Tenniscore isn't going anywhere, and it's not just for your country club wear,» saysKendra Nash, principal designer at Nash Design Group. «We love using the aesthetic in decor, too.»
In a few words, the look is a playful take on prep—in fashion and the home.
As with trying out any new interior design style, start with the color
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