Get a Sneak Peak - Thomas Reynolds by Fila - The Fila News

Get a Sneak Peak - Thomas Reynolds by Fila

Over the past 10 years, James Blake has become known for more than playing tennis on the ATP World Tour. From modeling in GQ and Vogue, to being one of People Magazine’s “Sexiest Men Alive”, to best-selling author, to charitable work, you would think that he has done it all! Think again! Blake can now add “fashion designer” to his many talents!

At this year’s US Open in Flushing Meadows, Blake will debut the Thomas Reynolds Collection. Fila collaborated with James to help him build a new brand that would serve as the platform for his professional life beyond tennis.

Thomas Reynolds is the first and middle name of James’ father, Thomas Reynolds Blake. James will tell you that he was blessed to grow up with a father who taught him values that he feels have been the key to his success both on and off court.

In 2004, James drew on those important lessons to overcome a life threatening injury, the loss of his beloved father to cancer and a career threatening illness. He would draw on those lessons again in 2005 when he started the year ranked 210 in the world and ended at number 22. James often refers to his father as a superhero and it is no wonder that James decided to make his father a part of the brand.

Watch James Blake as he talks about Thomas Reynolds by Fila at a recent photo shoot for the brand.

Visit fila.com for more information about Thomas Reynolds, interviews with James and information about the launch of the line over the next two weeks!