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A dynamic event blending sport, style, and social connection Johannesburg, South Africa, 15 June 2026, ellesse, the iconic Italian sportswear brand known for seamlessly merging sport and style, brought its latest campaign, “Find Your Bold: Even in Winter,” to life through an immersive, experience-led event hosted at Balwin Padel, Waterfall City. Designed to celebrate the brand’s tennis heritage while embracing modern social sport culture, the event gathered key personalities, tastemakers, and partners for a curated day that showcased ellesse’s unique intersection of performance, fashion, and lifestyle. An Experience Beyond the Court More than just a sporting event, the day offered guests a fully embodied ellesse experience, one that moved effortlessly between on-court energy and off-court expression. Attendees were first invited into an exclusive styling session, where they were curated into standout off-court winter looks, demonstrating how ellesse enables bold self-expression beyond play. Layered, fashion-forward outfits highlighted the brand’s approach to winter: not as a time to retreat, but as an opportunity to elevate personal style. Fuel, Focus, and Friendly Competition Guests enjoyed curated catering throughout the day, creating a social, relaxed atmosphere that encouraged connection and community, key pillars of the ellesse ethos. The energy then shifted into activation mode with a plank challenge, putting endurance and mental strength to the test. This moment reinforced ellesse’s commitment not just to physical performance, but to resilience, recovery, and well-being. From there, the focus moved onto the court for a lively and engaging Americano padel tournament, where guests participated in a rotating format of play that emphasized fun, inclusivity, and friendly competition. True to the campaign’s spirit, it wasn’t about perfection—it was about showing up, playing boldly, and enjoying the moment. Bold Doesn’t Stop for Winter The event …