Alex Eala Makes a Chic Case for Tsinelas in Her New York OOTD
The tennis star wears her Islanders with a rare Hermes clutch!
by Em Enriquez
Published on Sep 2, 2026
On several occasions, Alex Eala has proven that her style game never falters. With a stamp of approval from Anna Wintour herself, the 21-year-old shows she's mastered dressing on and off the court.
In a recent outing in New York City, the highest-ranked Southeast Asian female tennis player in history paid a little homage to her Pinoy roots with a high-low OOTD.
Alex Eala's Tsinelas OOTD
Basking in the NYC sun, Alex kept her cool in a white button-down and trousers combo, accented by her endearing choice of footwear: Islander slippers in a pastel colorway!
Plucked from the homegrown Filipino brand's collaboration with Sunnies, the lilac-hued pair grounded her otherwise smart-casual attire, giving it a distinctly Pinoy touch. A gal who's no stranger to luxe arm candies, she capped off the 'fit with a black Hermes Kelly to Go clutch.
Adorably enough, Islander itself took notice of the tennis champ repping one of their pieces. No better way to stay true to your roots than by wearing them on your feet!
The Exact Pieces Alex Eala Wore
Aside from the trophies and titles she's garnered throughout the past year, Alex has also built quite the enviable wardrobe. Her candy-colored Islanders were launched during the Sunnies Picnic earlier this 2026, and they're totally a staple for the Philippines' year-round summer.
Meanwhile, her Hermes clutch, a compact, hand-held expression of the Kelly, is one of the most sought-after leather carriers in the world, with limited pieces available on the resale market. Whether you fancy a zhuzhed-up pair of tsinelas or an ultra-coveted clutch (or both!), you can readily cop them online.
Sorbetes Slippers, P995, SUNNIES X ISLANDER, shopee.ph
Kelly to Go Grained Leather Clutch, resells for approximately P427,465.93, HERMES, farfetch.com
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Em is queer and probably daydreaming somewhere. They're Preview's associate entertainment editor who's often spotted in cowboy boots and lemon-tinted sunnies.