Clay surface tennis court with tennis balls on the ground

About Marvels

Our story

It began with a clay court nestled between olive groves and the Aegean Sea. When our family moved to Bodrum, we didn't expect tennis to reshape our lives - but that's precisely what happened when our seven-year-old daughter, Ela, picked up her first racquet.

Through her lessons, we rediscovered our own dormant passion for the game. After practice, Ela would sketch imaginative tennis outfits in her notebook. Her drawings became kitchen table conversations, then late-night design sessions fueled by Turkish tea and possibility.

We noticed something missing in tennis apparel: where was the gear for those who love the sport but don't subscribe to its sometimes rigid traditions? The established brands excel at performance wear, and luxury labels capture the country club aesthetic, but we wanted something that spoke to the tennis lover with a maverick spirit.

So we bootstrapped a company from our home, bringing Ela's concepts to life with our combined design backgrounds. Our first collection, graphic tees and accessories that will soon expand into custom and ready-to-wear, merges tennis heritage with elements of counterculture. Think Wimbledon and Roland Garros traditions reinterpreted through a lens of surf, punk and street culture irreverence and energy.

We're not trying to outfit your championship match. We're crafting what you'll reach for afterward - the pieces that express your love for tennis alongside your refusal to be categorized. For the player who appreciates both a perfect backhand and an imperfect 3-chord riff. For anyone who respects the game's legacy while charting their own course.

This humble venture, born between sea breezes and baseline rallies, is our love letter to tennis and the creative spirit it awakens in us all.

Marvels Cat

Supporting those of all ages and skill levels, from all walks of life, who put heart into the game, welcome others into the community, and share the bond of tennis.

The team

At the heart of it, we're just a family who fell in love with the game, and through our daughter's eyes decided to share that spark with anyone who loves tennis yet marches to their own beat. Welcome to our little corner of the court - where every piece tells a story of salty air, sunlit rallies, and the sweet freedom of creative rebellion.

Our ultimate goal is to provide you with a favorite in your wardrobe, one you'll get compliments on and wear with a smile. We're just getting started so hopefully we'll make it happen.

The blog

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The newsletter

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Good serves

You have to believe in yourself when no one else does.

~ Serena Williams