Move over, fashion week regulars—there’s a new star strutting into the style spotlight, and she might be carrying a tennis racquet in one hand and a designer handbag in the other. Jasmine Paolini, Italy’s pint-sized powerhouse with a forehand that could humble a mountain, is sparking buzz far beyond the baseline thanks to whispers of a major runway cameo.
It all started when Paolini appeared at a Milan fashion event last week wearing a tailored cream blazer, high-waisted trousers, and heels that looked more lethal than her cross-court winners. Cameras flashed, heads turned, and within minutes, Twitter was ablaze with speculation: Is Jasmine ditching the clay for the catwalk?
“She didn’t just show up—she served,” one fashion blogger posted, alongside a zoomed-in slow-motion video of Jasmine flipping her hair and sipping an Aperol spritz with unsettling style confidence. “If she walks the runway, the models better stretch first.”
While Paolini hasn’t confirmed anything, rumors are flying that a well-known Italian label (whose name rhymes with “Biorucci”) is in talks with the tennis star for a fashion campaign—and possibly a surprise cameo in their next show.
“She embodies strength, elegance, and an unapologetic flair,” said one source close to the brand. “Plus, have you seen her cheekbones?”
The idea of Jasmine strutting her stuff on the runway has fans both thrilled and mildly confused. “Wait, is this a backhand or a backless dress situation?” asked one commenter. Another joked, “If she wears tennis shoes on the runway, I’m cancelling Paris Fashion Week.”
Paolini’s team has remained tight-lipped, but her recent social posts aren’t helping keep the speculation quiet. One photo showed her trying on an avant-garde outfit in what looked suspiciously like a designer fitting room. The caption? Just an eye emoji and a hanger. That’s it. Cryptic, chaotic, couture.
It wouldn’t be the first time a tennis star dipped into fashion—hello, Serena and Venus—but Jasmine’s potential debut feels refreshingly different. With her mix of athleticism, charm, and approachable style, she could easily redefine the term “tennis chic.”
So is a runway appearance really in her near future? Will she be trading baseline rallies for blue steel poses? Only time (and perhaps the next fashion week schedule) will tell. But one thing’s certain: whether she’s in tennis whites or haute couture, Jasmine Paolini is proving that style, like forehands, is just another thing she can ace.
