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Roger Federer launches first eyewear collection

Tennis legend Roger Federer has launched his debut eyewear collection with Oliver Peoples, after signing an exclusive licensing deal with eyewear manufacturer EssilorLuxottica in May 2023. The four-collection partnership under Roger Federer’s ‘RF’ brand and Oliver Peoples brands launches with a six-piece line, including four sunglasses and two...

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On unveils tennis apparel collection

Swiss high-performance sportswear brand On, backed by tennis star Roger Federer, has unveiled its highly anticipated tennis apparel collection, as it continues its ambition to become the world’s “most premium” sportswear brand. On has drawn from its close collaborations with tennis stars Iga Świątek and Ben Shelton to create a premium and...

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Uniqlo to launch LifeWear collection with Roger Federer and JW Anderson

Uniqlo has confirmed that its brand ambassador and tennis legend Roger Federer is launching a LifeWear apparel collection with Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson, who has been creating collections with the retailer since 2017. The Roger Federer collection by JW Anderson, launching on September 4, will combine Federer’s classic style with...

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Roger Federer signs eyewear license With EssilorLuxottica

Retired tennis star Roger Federer is launching his own eyewear after signing an exclusive licensing deal with EssilorLuxottica-owned eyewear label Oliver Peoples. In a statement, EssilorLuxottica said that Oliver Peoples will design, manufacture and distribute Roger Federer’s eyewear worldwide, with the first collection to launch in spring 2024....

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PETA urges co-chairs Anna Wintour, Dua Lipa, Roger Federer to forego feathers ahead of Met Gala

Animal welfare organisation PETA has urged the co-chairs of the upcoming Met Gala - Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, singer Dua Lipa, actress Penelope Cruz, actress and screenwriter Michaela Coel and tennis pro Roger Federer - to instruct designers to steer clear of fur, exotic skins and especially feathers. As they have been prominently...

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Dua Lipa, Federer to host Karl Lagerfeld-themed Met Gala

New York - Pop phenom Dua Lipa and tennis legend Roger Federer will be among the hosts of this year's Met Gala, whose theme will be "In honor of Karl." The dress code pays homage to the late Karl Lagerfeld, a top designer for decades who helmed major houses including Chanel, Fendi, Balmain and Chloe, as well as his own eponymous label. The...

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On releases new Roger Federer trainers for the Laver Cup

Sportswear brand On have launched a special edition trainer, co-created with Roger Federer, to mark the tennis legend’s last match of his career and the Laver Cup taking place in London. The Roger Advantage LC22 trainer is a contemporary, pared-down, tennis-inspired shoe that has clean lines, minimal stitching and is made from ultra-smooth matt...

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On to turn carbon emissions into running shoes

Swiss performance sports brand On has announced a new sustainable initiative, ‘CleanCloud’ that will use carbon emissions to create foam for its running shoes as it looks to move away from petroleum-based resources. On is looking to reshape carbon waste into running shoes by working with LanzaTech and Borealis, two innovative companies in...

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Swiss sportswear brand On goes public

Swiss performance brand On has officially been listed on the New York Stock Exchange, and to celebrate, 100 runners including the brand’s founder’s made their way alongside the Hudson River this morning over to Wall Street to ring the opening bell. At the beginning of trade, On was reportedly worth 7.3 billion US dollars, after selling shares...

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Roger Federer and On launches its first tennis-inspired sneaker

Tennis star Roger Federer and Swiss performance running brand On has unveiled their first tennis-inspired sneaker, The Roger. Federer, who invested in the Swiss footwear brand in November 2019, has worked alongside the On design team to create The Roger Centre Court 0-Series, a reinvention of the classic tennis trainer combining the athletes'...

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On running shoes launches first lifestyle sneaker

On, the Swiss footwear brand backed by tennis star Roger Federer, is launching its first fashion-focused sneaker, the Cloudnova, as it looks to expand its audience beyond running and move into the lifestyle market. The Cloudnova has been designed with a premium sneaker audience in mind, as the first drop on May 7 will be available worldwide at...

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Roger Federer buys stake in Swiss running shoe brand On

Swiss performance running shoes and apparel brand On has confirmed that tennis star Roger Federer has joined the company as a “close partner” after investing an undisclosed sum. The move comes following the end of the 20-time Grand Slam tennis champions contract with Nike and will see the star using his “unique experience” to propel the sports...