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Borg vs McEnroe
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Come for the legendary rivalry, stay for the retro athletic style.

Inspired: Borg vs McEnroe movie style

The long-awaited tennis drama Borg vs. McEnroe opens today. For the uninitiated, the film details one of the sport's most legendary rivalries. It's Wimbledon, 1980, and Swedish champion Björn Borg (played by Sverrir Gudnason) is vying for a record-breaking fifth Wimbledon title against the notoriously hotheaded American newcomer John McEnroe (played by Shia LaBeouf). Come for the competition—and mind games between two perfectionists who are more alike than they initially appear—but stay for the retro style. After all, tennis style has been a source of inspiration for designers for decades. And while the film faithfully replicates the iconic on-court attire down to the headbands, don't sleep on the guys' off-court style. Both showcase some of the era's signature swagger, from color blocking and bold jewelry to the track jackets and chunky sneakers that are all coming back into fashion.

The Look

Borg vs. McEnroe movie style
Borg vs. McEnroe movie style
Fila Droptail Heritage Polo

Droptail heritage polo,
$60 by Fila

Katin Patio Shorts

Patio shorts,
$49 by Katin

Striped Headband

Striped headband,
$5.95 at Gravity Trading

Diadora Game L Sneakers

Game L sneakers,
$90 by Diadora

Borg vs. McEnroe movie style
Borg vs. McEnroe movie style
Mister Rope Chain Necklace

Rope chain necklace,
$43 by Mister

The Entireworld Ribbed Cuff T-Shirt

Ribbed cuff T-shirt,
$30 by Entireworld

Rolex Vintage Datejust Watch

Vintage Datejust watch,
$4,650 by Rolex

Shia LaBeouf as John McEnroe

He used screaming rage as tactic, to manufacture his intensity to hype himself up. In that way, he's an artist.”

- Shia LaBeouf on McEnroe

Borg vs. McEnroe movie style
Borg vs. McEnroe movie style
Eastpak Padded Pakr Backpack

Padded Pak'r backpack,
$185.35 by Eastpak

Levi's Washed 511 Jeans

Washed 511 jeans,
$98 by Levi's

Panasonic Stereo Headphones

Stereo headphones,
$64.43 by Panasonic

Adidas Track Jacket

Track jacket,
$85 by Adidas

Todd Snyder + Champion Colorblock Sweatshirt

Colorblock sweatshirt,
$198 at Todd Snyder + Champion

Shia LaBeouf as John McEnroe

He used screaming rage as tactic, to manufacture his intensity to hype himself up. In that way, he's an artist.”

- Shia LaBeouf on McEnroe