Items Tagged ‘BNP Paribas Open’

Behind the scenes with Fila’s tennis stars!

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

During the BNP Paribas Open, the El Dorado Country Club in Indian Wells, California was abuzz with tennis activity…not just the normal club play, but WTA & ATP tennis professionals modeling in a Fila photoshoot with famed photographer Stephen Danelian. Anna Chakvetadze, Agi Szavay, Marin Cilic & Dmitry Tursunov all modeled the Fall 2009 Fila tennis collection. Here’s a sneak peek at the photoshoot!

Check out Fila’s athletes as they strut their stuff!

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

They certainly had fun on the runway!

Check out Fila athletes Anna Chakvetadze, Marin Cilic, Agi Szavay and Andreas Seppi as they strut their stuff along side professional models during our fashion show in Indian Wells. 

Game, Set, Fashion!

Monday, March 16th, 2009
Fashion took center stage on Saturday at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California! ATP and WTA pros strutted their stuff along site top models from Los Angeles and local celebrities during the Desert fashion show featuring Fila and Trina Turk. Carlos Diaz, news correspondent from Extra! TV and tournament announcer Andrew Krazny co-hosted the event.

Fashion show attendees enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before the show which was held in the hospitality village at the tournament.

The backstage of the show was a buzz with activity! J. Russell Salon on El Paseo styled the hair and did the make up application for all the models. WTA stars primped along side the LA models. Local children modeling Fila tennis looks were excited walk the runway and meet top tennis stars backstage!

WTA stars Anna Chakvetadze and Agi Szavay modeled looks from Fila’s Spring and Fall 2009 Collection as well as Trina Turk dresses.

ATP’s Andreas Seppi and Marin Cilic debuted tennis and lifestyle Fila looks.

Fila Friday with Dmitry Tursunov

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

Dmitry Tursunov

Dmitry Tursunov

Dmitry Tursunov charmed the crowds at the BNP Paribas Open during Fila Friday Night! Local news anchor, Gino La Mont from KMIR-TV interviewed Dmitry on the Garden Village stage at the tournament tonight. The ATP Tour’s favorite blogger talked about playing in the desert; what he would do if he did not play tennis; toughest players on tour and recent construction in his kitchen (we learned he does not like going to home improvement stores)!

Fila fashions featured on KMIR-NBC in Palm Springs

Saturday, March 14th, 2009

The BNP Paribas Open is not just the place for great tennis - fashion takes center stage as well! NBC affiliate KMIR-TV featured Fila tennis styles during today’s morning broadcast. Key trends include the return to classic styling -the polo is back! Fila’s Spring ‘09 line features the latest performance fabrics and UV protection (spf 30) in all Fila’s tennis styles. If you are heading to Indian Wells, check out the Fila store at the tournament for the latest Fila gear!