Icons of Style: Björn Borg

Björn Borg hoists his first Wimbledon trophy in 1978.

Björn Borg hoists his first Wimbledon trophy in 1978.

 

In his closet: Fur coat, Fila tennis warm-ups, Fila pinstripe tennis polo shirts, white Fila windowpane shorts, Adidas track suits, Diadora trainers, Adidas Stan Smiths, thin gold chain necklace.

Iconic look: Red Fila tennis jacket, white Fila tennis shorts, long blonde mane, striped Fila headband.

Key accessories: Fila headband.

Thing you can't imitate: His 11 Grand Slam singles titles.

 
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Borg (in his fur coat) alongside rival John McEnroe (in a camel hair trench coat).

Borg (in his fur coat) alongside rival John McEnroe (in a camel hair trench coat).

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Borg, with rival John McEnroe, at net prior to their 1980 Wimbledon final match.

Borg, with rival John McEnroe, at net prior to their 1980 Wimbledon final match.

 
Borg and McEnroe at net posing for the press at Wimbledon 1980.

Borg and McEnroe at net posing for the press at Wimbledon 1980.

Borg with his parents.

Borg with his parents.

 
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