Fit Check: The Ground Pass breakdown of all the looks coming out of the Australian Open

In this episode, Ian Mondul and Anastasia Folorunso discuss the latest trends in tennis fashion at the Australian Open. They explore the offerings from major brands like Nike, Wilson, Adidas, New Balance, and more, evaluating their designs, colors, and overall impact on the sport's fashion landscape. The conversation also highlights standout players like Coco Gauff and the significance of brand signings in shaping tennis fashion. In this conversation we delve into the world of tennis fashion, analyzing the apparel choices of various brands and players during the Australian Open. They discuss the trends, misses, and hits in tennis fashion, highlighting the importance of personal style and brand representation. The conversation also touches on emerging brands and the evolution of tennis attire, emphasizing how players express their individuality through their clothing choices. They conclude by looking ahead to upcoming matches and players to watch, showcasing the intersection of fashion and sport. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back Ian 02:43 California Fires and Community Support 05:34 Fashion Trends at the Australian Open 08:27 Nike's Fashion Choices: A Mixed Bag 11:48 Wilson's Cohesive and Bold Looks 15:19 Adidas: A Step Forward in Fashion 19:44 New Balance: Winning the Fashion Game 24:13 Issues with finding Tennis looks in stores 25:33 Oh On 26:42 Fila 28:04 Lululemon 29:17 Lululemon's Entry into Tennis Apparel 31:49 K-Swiss - Honorable mention 33:25 Lacoste 33:36 Lacoste's Consistency and Fashion Faux Pas 35:19 ASICS 38:23 Yonex 41:28 Others 56:44 Destanee Aiava: A Unique Fashion Statement 01:00:03 Fashion Wins and Losses at the Australian Open Relevant Links: Relief links for California Wildfires: Tennis Channel - https://www.tennis.com/californiawildfiresrelief Brain Dead clothing brand - https://www.instagram.com/p/DEpvpNSvzLK/?igsh=MXRiOGZ5eGozZ3AxYw== Ian Mondul Online: https://www.instagram.com/fortylovetennis?igsh=ZG1na3d2ZjhvZm9k Visit Our Website at - www.groundpasspodcast.com Email us at - groundpasspodcast@gmail.com Follow us for daily updates on Social: Threads: https://www.threads.net/@ground_pass Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/groundpass.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ground_pass Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GroundPass TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@groundpasspodcast Podcast Theme by Breakmaster Cylinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.