EXCLUSIVE: Tennis Player Nick Kyrgios and Illesteva Team on Court-ready Sunglasses Collection
Nick Kyrgios is entering the fashion world with an eyewear collaboration.
The Australian tennis player is joining forces with Italian sunglasses brand Illesteva on a four-piece eyewear collection that reflects Kyrgios’ style both on and off the tennis court.
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“Our collaboration with Nick Kyrgios is driven by our shared passion for excellence and performance,” said Daniel Silberman, the chief executive officer of Illesteva. “This collaboration signifies our brand’s dedication to innovation as we continue to explore new avenues within the eyewear industry. We love Nick’s originality and style and are excited to work together. We aim to create sunglasses that seamlessly blend style with functionality and can be worn both on and off the court.”
The collection offers two frames that come in a variety of hues. The first frame is a shield sunglasses style that comes in light blue and black and the second is a rectangular framed sunglasses style that comes in all-black, black frames with blue lenses, black frames with red lenses and green frames with black lenses.
“The first style is more sport-focused, so I wear them with shorts and a hoodie,” Kyrgios said about the styles. “I like to play pickleball in them, too, which I think is going to really resonate with a lot of people looking for a cool version of performance glasses. The second style is something I like to pair with a more refined look — in my case something like jeans and a T with a jacket.”
The collaboration is in line with Kyrgios’ own style, which he described as “laid-back street with a touch of Aussie influence” and “basketball-meets-tennis-meets-coffee shop-meets-nightclub.”
The Nick Kyrgios x Illesteva collection is handcrafted in Italy with each sunglasses style retailing for $220. The collection is available for purchase at Illesteva stores and its website.
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