Every year, Roland Garros is about far more than sporting achievements. The Parisian tournament has also become a true showcase for style, where the world’s leading athletes unveil outfits designed as powerful creative statements.
Blending textile innovation, sporting heritage and artistic inspiration, the 2026 edition once again demonstrated that fashion plays a central role on the courts. Among the most talked about creations was an exclusive piece designed for Novak Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic and Lacoste: an exceptional creation crafted with Les Teintures de France
For Roland Garros 2026, Les Teintures de France brought its artisanal expertise to an exclusive jacket created for Novak Djokovic by Pelagia Kolotouros, Artistic Director of Lacoste.
Inspired by the colours and energy of the clay court season, the piece reinterprets a runway silhouette through a contemporary approach that combines design, innovation and performance. Les Teintures de France produced all of the three dimensional sculptural elements as well as the handcrafted clay finish inspired by the tournament’s iconic surface.
Every detail was carefully designed to capture the intensity of Roland Garros and the elegance of elite sport. This remarkable collaboration perfectly illustrates the meeting of French craftsmanship and the world of professional tennis.
Four other looks that captivated the tournament
While Novak Djokovic’s jacket generated significant attention, several other outfits also stood out during the 2026 edition. American star Coco Gauff impressed with a silhouette that blended contemporary lines with subtle retro influences, featuring shades inspired by summer sunsets. Carlos Alcaraz also attracted attention with a technically advanced ensemble designed to enhance movement while maintaining a refined and minimalist aesthetic.
As one of the most closely watched figures in sports fashion, Naomi Osaka once again commanded attention with a bold look that seamlessly merged style and athletic performance. The Japanese player continues to redefine the relationship between fashion and sport.
Meanwhile, Iga Świątek reinforced her status as a modern tennis icon with a sophisticated outfit combining simplicity, performance and elegance, perfectly aligned with the spirit of Roland Garros.
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Roland Garros as a new platform for creative expression
Over the years, Roland Garros has evolved into far more than a Grand Slam tournament. The Paris event now serves as a stage where sport, fashion and craftsmanship come together to create memorable visual moments. From exclusive collaborations to innovative textile developments, athlete style has become an integral part of the tournament’s identity, proving that elegance remains one of the defining signatures of the famous Parisian clay courts.
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