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Fashion firms make the most of marketing dream as actors, musicians and footballers turn out at Wimbledon

Left to right: Actor Louis Partridge, singer Olivia Rodrigo, musician Dave Grohl and director Jordyn Blum watch Carlos Alcaraz during his second round match at Wimbledon. Ralph Lauren, Wimbledon’s official outfitter since 2006 (meaning the brand dresses all tournament staff), hosts a string of stars who this year included the actors Ncuti Gatwa and Andrew Garfield. This season the Italian player Lorenzo Musetti used the championships to announce his new Bottega Veneta ambassador role by walking on to the court in a woven, white leather jacket from the brand.

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