Fred Perry

Wimbledon triple winner

Fred Perry was a British tennis champion of the 1930s who won eight Grand Slam titles.

His name now primarily refers to the clothing brand he founded in 1952, known especially for its polo shirts with a laurel wreath logo.

The brand became associated with British subcultures—mods, skinheads, and later indie rock fans.

In recent years, the shirts have been adopted by some far-right groups, though the company has publicly rejected this association.

tennis

Wimbledon

Premier grass-court championship

volley · baseline · grand slam · doubles · singles · forehand · backhand · ace · court · grass

heritage

British

Of the United Kingdom

  • modSoftware tweak or admin
  • skinheadClose-cropped subculture member
  • skaJamaican fusion genre

subculture · laurel · wreath · logo · legacy · vintage · retro · classic · timeless · authenticity

fashion

streetwear

Skate and hip-hop clothing

  • preppyPolished, traditional aesthetic
  • ivyEvergreen climbing plant
  • collegiateRelating to universities

mod · casual · tailored · slim-fit · argyle · tartan · gingham · layering · styling · lookbook

brand

polo shirt

Casual knit top with collar

footwear · accessories · collection · collaboration · retailer · label · merchandise · licensing · flagship · stockist

Opposites
tennis era and status

Fred PerryAndy Murray

British tennis knight

Novak Djokovic · Rafael Nadal · Roger Federer

fashion brand subcultural association

Fred PerryRalph Lauren

American fashion designer

Lacoste · Brooks Brothers · Tommy Hilfiger · ivy league style

class and social background in tennis

Fred Perryold boys' network

Informal elite mutual-aid system

Family

Frederick, Perry, Alfred, Fred, Freddie, Peregrine, Freddy, Wilfred, Winifred

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G