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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: Together with Ralph Lauren, GRAZIA Australia welcomed guests to the first day of the Australian Open on January 14, a convergence of heritage brands and spectator style. The American fashion house, the official outfitter of the 2024 Australian tournament for the fourth consecutive year, played host inside its luxurious, on-site hospitality suite at Melbourne Park before inviting guests to spend the afternoon watching some world-class tennis at Rod Laver Arena.
Actress Olivia de Jonge, and models Montana Cox, Nick Truelove and Bella Thomas, were in attendance, as were stylish faces Brooke Testoni, Sara Crampton and Cat Spanti. Artists and creatives Gabrielle Penfold, Phoebe Wolfe and social media creators Rowi Singh, Yemi Sul and Sarah Davidson rounded out the well-dressed guest list.
Set against navy and white panelling with framed archival Ralph Lauren imagery on its walls—and with white -trimmed navy patterned cushions and small gold desk lamps— the suite nodded to many of Mr. Lauren’s classic homes, notably the outdoor area of his Bedford, New York abode built in 1919.
For close to two decades, the American house has defined court-side fashion for some of the world’s biggest Grand Slam tournaments: US Open, since 2005, Wimbledon, since 2006, and the Australian Open, since 2021. As well as outfitting 4000 staff and officials at this year’s Open, the brand has also designed a new series of commemorative towels for the AO24, available exclusively at ralphlauren.com.au. Underscored by Ralph Lauren’s commitment to sustainability, both the uniforms and towels have been created with recycled polyester and with moisture-wicking properties and UV protection, a potent and essential fusion for active play in the Australian sun.
Yes, if there were a secondary tournament running adjacent to the on-the-court action at the Australian Open – one which saw the sponsor suites battle it out for the most glamorous guest experience – Ralph Lauren would take it in three straight sets. Take a peek at the stylish guest list below, all dressed in Ralph Lauren.
