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It is a well-known fact that Roger Federer retired from tennis last year. After a career that spanned more than 20 years, one would assume that he would kick back and enjoy life. However, the Swiss Maestro is doing anything besides that. The Mighty Federer is working anytime he can. Recently, he announced a collaboration that will use the RF logo in a new line of sunglasses. Federer also talked about how he found the inspiration to invest in his latest venture.
The collaboration between Federer and Oliver Peoples was announced recently by a Swiss-German news outlet, which earlier shared the news that the new eyewear line was in the works.
Roger Federer found inspiration from Tom Cruise
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Roger Federer is an individual who is highly marketable. The former world number 1 is quite the approachable figure as he maintains a humble image on and off the court. He is currently working with the renowned Swiss shoe company ‘On’, and has deals with brands such as Uniqlo and Rolex. Recently, the 20-time Grand Slam champion added another company to his portfolio.
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After adding the sunglasses line to his already impressive resume, Federer went on to talk about the collaboration with GQ. In the interview, he discussed his inspiration to invest in the field. As per the former player, he found the motivation to enter this field from Tom Cruise. In the Hollywood movie Mission Impossible II, Federer loved the glasses worn by Tom Cruise.
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The pair of glasses were Oakley Romeo which was worn in the free-climbing scene. The glasses self-destruct after Cruise’s character throws them at the camera. “Iconic,” he called the moment. “The moment has stuck with me,” continued Federer.
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It remains to be seen how the movie will inspire the design of the glasses that will carry the RF logo. However, fans are still quite excited to see another product from the RF line. With this venture, Federer has taken a step to establish himself as a fashion icon. With his ventures in ‘On’, Uniqlo and his hosting duties at Met Gala, he is quite close to becoming a fashion icon like the American legend Serena Williams.