Fashion

Coco Gauff on How She Dresses Differently in Paris vs. NYC


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Few things delight me more than a tennis and fashion crossover. Combining my two passions into one story? Talk about a dream assignment. When American Eagle offered an interview with its newest campaign star, Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff, I jumped at the chance. Currently ranked number two in the world, Gauff graciously found time to chat with me ahead of her next tournament.

Gauff will be traveling to the Olympics in Paris and then the US Open in NYC, so I asked if she dresses differently in the two cities. “One hundred percent,” Gauff told me. “I do feel more comfortable being out in New York because Paris has a very professional, chic vibe. I feel like they focus a lot on layering when it comes to their fashion and really strong, quality clothes. Maybe not too much color, but just using layering a lot. … When I pack for Europe, I pack differently. I like to pack more staple pieces with high-quality materials.”