Where-To-Go Wednesday - Serving Style: Ted Tinling, Designer for the Tennis Stars

We were given complimentary tickets to the New York Historical Society for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.

What: Serving Style: Ted Tinling, Designer for the Tennis Stars

Where: New York Historical Society

              170 Central Park W.

               at Richard Gilder Way (77th St.)

               New York, NY

Who: All ages

When: Through June 23, 2024

Ted Tinling was an English fashion designer particularly known for his tennis dresses. In fact, he is widely considered the most prominent tennis dress designer of the 20th century. He is known for his work with such players as Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, and especially Billy Jean King. He even designed Christ Evert's wedding gown when she married John Lloyd.

A current installation at the New York Historical Society celebrates this renowned designer and his influence on the game. It particularly focuses on his envelope-pushing work with Billy Jean King. Together they challenged female stereotypes and ideas of what women can and cannot do. The exhibit includes several of Tinling's designs, pictures, and more. It is small but fascinating especially if you are particularly interested in tennis and/or fashion.

And that's our view. For more about Serving Style: Ted Tinling, Designer for the Tennis Stars, visit www.nyhistory.org/exhibitions/serving-styleted-tinling-designer-for-the-tennis-stars. For more about the New York Historical Society in general, other current exhibits at the museum, and/or to purchase tickets to visit the museum, go to www.nyhistory.org

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