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Once again, at this year’s Wimbledon tournament, the only thing distracting from the tennis is the court-side style. “Wimbledon has turned the stands into a catwalk, and I am here for it,” says model and presenter Leomie Anderson, who is covering Wimbledon as Clearpay’s fashion expert this season. If recent years saw guests erring on the side of safe – quiet luxury defined by demure dresses, boxy blazers and the occasional fascinator – 2025 has shifted gear. “There’s a real shift happening,” Anderson explains, “people used to play it safe with blazers, midi dresses, the usual suspects. But this year, the crowd is serving. It’s like everyone got the memo that Wimbledon is just as much a style moment as it is a sport.” And the stats back her up. Broderie anglaise is booming – with maxi dresses up 147%, skirts up 33% – hats are having a high-fashion renaissance with floppy styles up 99%, and butter-yellow is surging according to Clearpay. The best celebrity looks managed to balance their personality with a playful nod to the tournament’s stereotypes – from Wimbledon whites to strawberries and cream. “There’s something powerful about its simplicity, the traditions – the setting, the subtlety,” says Anderson. “People know they have to bring their A-game.” Here are some of the best-dressed celebrities at the tournament so far and how they aced Wimbledon style. Olivia Rodrigo wore gingham Ralph Lauren (Mike Egerton/PA) Olivia Rodrigo A masterstroke in edging up tradition, singer Olivia Rodrigo, 22, wore a red gingham shirt dress by Ralph Lauren from the spring/summer 2000 archive – a playful nod to Wimbledon’s iconic strawberries and cream. Her boyfriend, Louis Partridge, 22, coordinated in a red striped tie and navy blazer. Following her headlining performance at Glastonbury Festival on Sunday, Rodrigo managed to nail the elusive balance of British heritage and Gen Z irreverence. Anna and Michael Murray on day four of Wimbledon (Ben Whitley/PA) Anna and Michael Murray Also sticking to Wimble classics was retail tycoon and CEO of Frasers Group, Michael Murray, who went traditional in a linen white suit, a cream Panama and brown suede loafers. His wife Anna (daughter of Frasers chair Mike Ashley) wore the print of the season in a tulle black and white polka dot midi dress, with black suede pumps and black leather Birkin. Cate Blanchett wore a pearlescent Prince of Wales checked suit (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Cate Blanchett Actress Cate Blanchett, 56, stood out on Centre Court in a pearlescent Prince of Wales check suit by Giorgio Armani. Sharply tailored but soft in palette, it was a classic Blanchett power move, turning heads without the noise. “Cate’s baby blue tartan suit was effortless and elegant,” Anderson puts it, “that classic tailoring is signature Cate cool.” Leslie Mann wore a Dior blazer and lace skirt (Ben Whitley/PA) Leslie Mann Wimbledon whites are a fail-safe style to sport year after year. While they run the risk of becoming repetitive and – dare I say – boring; when styled right with interesting cuts, whites can be as elegant as ever. Actress Leslie Mann, 53, appeared on day three in an ivory Dior bar jacket and delicate lace skirt. The Princess of Wales wore a similar ensemble at the Order of the Garter Service in June (Yui Mok/PA) The look was reminiscent of the Princess of Wales recent Self Portrait ensemble at the Order of the Garter in June. Sir David Beckham sat in the Royal box with his mother on Day 1 (Ben Whitley/PA) David Beckham One thing more certain than spotting a cream Panama hat in the Wimbledon stands is spotting David Beckham. The 50-year-old former footballer once again brought off-court elegance in a cream silk-linen suit from his own Boss collaboration, finished with a chocolate brown tie. The only fashion blunder was plaster cast on his right arm – though even that couldn’t detract from his summer suiting credentials. Dominic Cooper wore an all-blue suit with pink socks (Ben Whitley/PA) Dominic Cooper Unlike Beckham, 47 year-old actor Dominic Cooper opted out of the classic Wimbledon look and sported a bright powder blue suit with matching trainers. “I’m seeing bold colour choices […] and people leaning into what makes their style unique,” says Anderson of the look. Cooper reminded us that co-ordination doesn’t have to mean stiff – and tonal can be a statement when done right. Tom Daley wore a teal Paul Smith suit (Ben Whitley/PA) Tom Daley Dusky teal was Olympic diver Tom Daley’s shade of choice – cool and contemporary and a refreshing break from Wimbledon white. Daley, 31, paired the Paul Smith suit with a Christian Louboutin clutch and a Chopard watch. Judy Murray wore a bright yellow Me+Em dress (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Judy Murray Mother to former Wimbledon champion Sir Andy Murray, Judy Murray chose a sunshine-yellow Me+Em dress with white platform trainers. The cheerful dress was bang on trend, with butter yellow emerging as the summer’s sleeper hit. Murray, 65, wasn’t the only celebrity to sport the shade, “[actor] Omari Douglas’s all-yellow outfit too […] is exactly the kind of energy the tournament needs,” says Anderson. Sarah Lancashire with Peter Salmon went classic in white and navy (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Sarah Lancashire and Peter Salmon Happy Valley star Sarah Lancashire joined Mann in Wimbledon whites, wearing an embroidered cream dress and linen blazer. Joined by television producer Peter Salmon in a deep blue suit, the pair delivered a Wimbledon-appropriate palette that played within the lines without looking predictable. Rebel Wilson wore a Temperley London pink dress (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Rebel Wilson One of Anderson’s favourite looks of the tournament: Rebel Wilson’s pink broderie anglaise Temperley London dress. “Broderie is having a major moment […] Rebel Wilson in that pink broderie anglaise dress on Day 1 was perfection,” says Anderson. The actress finished the look with a neutral pair of Gianvito Rossi sandals. Alexander Armstrong in the Royal Box in royal blue (Jordan Pettitt/PA) Alexander Armstrong Pointless star Alexander Armstrong, 55, made a strong case for

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