Tennis Takeover! Miu Miu’s Tennis Club Aced New York

Days following the chic pop-up on Saint-Tropez’s clay courts, Miu Miu brought their A-game to New York’s grassy courts at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, just steps away from the home of the US Open—a venue chosen by Mrs. Prada herself, who is said to have been charmed by the club on a visit in recent years.

The Americana-meets-South of France-meets-nightclub energy was fueled by mini lobster rolls (to die for), shortcakes, and Champagne. Miu Miu branded tennis balls volleyed between guests, including Ella Emhoff, Amalie Gassmann, Jenny Walton, and Emily Didonato. Most were donned in the brand’s Fall/Winter tennis-inspired collection (micro-skirts included). In the background, the rhythm of Mona Matsouka’s house beats flowed.

I personally couldn’t wait to get on the grass myself, so I left my loafer-wearing friends and colleagues to lounge under the white umbrellas with their Pimms in hand while I (aptly dressed for tennis in a silk midi dress) rallied with the pro in the 90-degree heat—both the pro and the sun cut me no slack.

Fellow tennis enthusiasts (at least for the day) included Richie Shazam, Orion Carloto, Alix Vernet, Brianna Lance, Hailey Gates, Lindsay Vrckovnik, Destiny Joseph, Tanner Reese, Gabrielle Richardson, and Brigitte Lacombe.