Wimbledon's white dress code: A tradition that still serves up style

LONDON — Amid fast-changing fashion trends, Wimbledon has remained a bastion of classy style. Players and attendees don their finest whites at the London tennis tournament, a tradition some say is reminiscent of traditional British high society. For Filipinos who love tennis or simply appreciate timeless elegance, this Grand Slam offers a lesson in how to honor the past while staying fresh.

Why do spectators dress up for Wimbledon?

This is Wimbledon. You have got to dress up, says Jari Hedman, a 65-year-old Finnish tennis coach, with a smile. He bought an Italian-made white linen suit for the occasion, paired with a navy blue jacket and an orange tie. He picked the classy attire in honor of the