As the world’s most iconic tennis tournament returned to its manicured lawns and time-honoured traditions, Wimbledon once again proved that the action off the court could be just as captivating as the drama on Centre Court. From impeccably tailored suits and effortless summer dresses to statement accessories and timeless British elegance, the tournament’s spectators transformed the stands into a showcase of high fashion.
Celebrities, royals and sporting personalities arrived in looks that perfectly balanced Wimbledon’s distinctive sense of tradition with contemporary glamour. Whether embracing classic tennis whites, sophisticated tailoring or bold seasonal style, the best-dressed guests served up a fashion spectacle worthy of a Grand Slam—making this year’s Championships a celebration of both sporting excellence and sartorial flair.
1. Princess Catherinethe olive cape dress that closed the Championships
Princess Catherine closed out the Wimbledon Championships in Emilia Wickstead’s olive Tidus dress, whose asymmetric overlay and wide neckline offered a contemporary take on polished tailoring. She paired it with a toffee-toned DeMellier bag and Ralph Lauren Celia pumps, proving that Wimbledon elegance need not rely on predictable florals or pastel hues. Joined in the Royal Box by Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, she once again embodied the tournament’s refined but increasingly modern dress code.
2. Nicole Kidman—the relaxed suit with understated style
Nicole Kidman returned to the Royal Box in a tailored cream suit, choosing understated suiting over traditional occasionwear. The clean silhouette and restrained palette let impeccable cut and proportion do the work, embodying the quieter, more relaxed approach to preppy dressing that defined this year’s spectator style.
3. Andrew Garfield—the rugged beard and unbuttoned bohemian suit
The Spider-Man actor, next set to appear in Paul Greengrass’s The Uprising, leaned into contrast on day six: a relaxed, tonal periwinkle-blue Ralph Lauren suit worn with the matching shirt unbuttoned to reveal a thin gold chain. The soft, unstructured tailoring sat against decidedly rugged grooming—a full beard and long, wavy hair—giving the whole look an effortless, bohemian quality rarely seen in the Royal Box.
4. Lily Collins—the turtleneck and pleated skirt combination
For the women’s singles final, Emily in Paris star Lily Collins demonstrated how to modernise Wimbledon classics in a Ralph Lauren cream turtleneck sweater with shoulder-button detailing and an asymmetric pleated skirt. A camel-toned shoulder bag and understated gold jewellery complemented the clean lines, while her sleek bob brought a contemporary edge to the otherwise timeless ensemble.
5. Elle Fanning—the pastel ‘ice cream’ colourblocked shirt-dress
Ahead of her role as a young Effie Trinket in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Elle Fanning brought playful colour to day ten in a pastel Dior silk-twill midi shirt-dress in light yellow, mint green and baby pink. She anchored the whimsical palette with a structured black Hermès Kelly bag and colourblocked Chanel slingback pumps with black patent toe caps—sharp, dark accents that stopped the dress from tipping into overly sweet territory.
6. Keira Knightley—the pussybow dress that broke from routine
Keira Knightley embraced a softer take on Wimbledon dressing in a white Ralph Lauren pussybow midi dress, its tie-neck, ruffled collar and belted waist bringing vintage charm to the tournament’s enduring preference for crisp whites. Tortoiseshell sunglasses and strappy sandals kept the look fresh rather than overly polished.
7. David Beckham—custom wool tailoring for a heatwave
Football icon David Beckham used day one to prove that lightweight wool, not linen, is the smarter heatwave uniform, arriving in a custom-made grey double-breasted suit from Boss. A champagne-apricot satin tie and pocket square softened the grey tailoring, while a newly revamped 39mm Tudor Black Bay 58 watch signalled the shift toward smaller, historically grounded watch proportions.
