Here are the biggest status symbols and best looks we spotted at the BNP Paribas Open

Thu, 03/12/2026 - 07:36

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Tennis BNL Open in Indian Wells — Attendees at the BNP Paribas Open.
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People are attending the BNP Paribas Open in California-cool outfits with quiet-luxury touches.
They include designer sunglasses, luxury watches, and more.
The tennis event is being held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California until March 15.

The US Open isn't the only stylish tennis event of the year.

Between March 1 and March 15, the BNP Paribas Open, also known as the Indian Wells Open, is being held at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California.

In recent years, the premier sporting event has become as much about fashion and status as it is about sports.

The vibe is California casual. People attend in light fabrics, neutral colors, and athleticwear — often with a quiet-luxury twist. Think designer sunglasses, jewelry, and shoes paired with linens and dresses.

If you can't be there to see these looks in person, though, don't worry. Business Insider has been on the ground.

Here are the best and most expensive things we've seen.

One attendee sported a Van Cleef necklace.

He wore the gold Alhambra piece atop a white T-shirt and a tan vest.

He also wore khaki pants from Zara, brown boots, a baseball cap, and Off-White sunglasses.

Some people evoked the quiet-luxury trend with neutral looks.

Sogol Akbary, from Los Angeles, was at the BNP Paribas Open in a cream-colored outfit comprised of high-end pieces.

Her cream-colored vest was from Dissh, an Australian fashion brand, while her cropped pants came from Agolde.

She also wore a green baseball cap, Baleen sunglasses, $585 leather ballet flats from Le Monde Béryl, and an assortment of metallic jewelry, which included a diamond tennis necklace and matching earrings.

Many dressed in theme for the sporting event.

Isis Anderson traveled to the tennis event from Connecticut and wore athletic attire upon arrival.

Specifically, she donned a blue Fabletics set comprised of a button-up tank top and a matching miniskirt.

Anderson also wore Adidas sneakers with ankle-length socks, thick sunglasses, and statement gold jewelry.

Watches were everywhere.

Elijah Flanders and Lindsay Flanders, a couple from Los Angeles, visited the tennis tournament with their 6-month-old daughter.

While they both looked sharp in eye-catching outfits with bold prints, their accessories really stole the show. They wore matching Rolex watches.

Elijah wore a Datejust 41 timepiece with a gold face and thick band, while Lindsay wore a more delicate version of the watch with diamonds around the face.

Everyone seemed to be wearing designer sunglasses.

Krista Banuelos traveled from Texas to attend the tennis event in California.

She told Business Insider that the most expensive piece of her outfit sat across her eyes: Prada PR 16WS sunglasses. They retail for $518.

She paired them with a Lacoste top, a Talbots skirt covered in a tennis-racket print, and Adidas sneakers.

Simple outfits were elevated with expensive jewelry.

Nicholas Graves, an attendee from the San Francisco Bay Area, attended the BNP Paribas Open in an understated outfit. It included a vintage Ralph Lauren shirt, Uniqlo shorts, and New Balance sneakers.

His bracelet and watch, though, were designed by the Los Angeles designer brand Chrome Hearts.

Both were silver and appeared to have crystal detailing.

Pops of color added fun flair to understated outfits.

One person walked into the tennis event wearing straight-leg jeans, brown loafers, and a green striped blouse.

The latter perfectly matched her green baseball cap and her clear purse, which had green straps.

The outfit was perfect for spring and the BNP Paribas Open.

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