Pickleball is only getting more stylish. Erne + Ace is a pickleball apparel company that’s born and bred in New York City. Erne + Ace’s founder, Farah Liem recently gave us the inside scoop to their newest lineup of pickleball apparel. 

“Erne + Ace is designed for the girl who loves fashion, lives a busy lifestyle, and wants to feel polished on and off the court — because when you look good, you play good,” began Liem. 

Like many of us, when Liem started playing pickleball, she was immediately hooked.

“I started playing pickleball about two and a half years ago and quickly fell in love with the sport, not just for the game but for its social aspect too. I’ve met so many incredible court sisters through pickleball who have become my best friends and helped me build an amazing community,” said Liem.

Because of her incredible court community, Liem was extremely inspired by her fellow pickleball players. She was also inspired by the city itself, particularly, graffiti walls.
 
“New York’s pickleball scene is expanding rapidly and it’s exciting to watch new clubs open and the community continue to grow. I draw inspiration from the colors and silhouettes players wear, using them to understand emerging trends and identify opportunities to innovate and push my designs in a more fashion forward direction,” Liem said. 
 
New York City is one of the major fashion hubs in the world. And Liem loves contributing to the iconic fashion scene through her pickleball apparel for players who want to look effortlessly cool on and off the court. 

 
“New York has always been about evolution in fashion. Now we’re in an athletic-meets-lifestyle era, and adding pickleball athleisure wear into that mix is exciting and strategic,” Liem said. “In a city like New York, where people go from a workout to coffee, to meetings without changing, athletic wear isn’t just functional, it’s part of our identity. So bringing in pickleball designs specifically introduces something exclusive and new, trend forward, community driven and visually distinct.” 
 
For Erne + Ace, it’s all about versatility and pieces you can wear throughout a busy day. Their newest pieces include an edgy little black dress with mesh panels, a matching black legging and bra set, and an embroidered hoodie. All that can perfectly be mixed and matched and added to any pickleball player’s wardrobe. 
 
Liem’s current favorite piece is a convertible navy dress. 

 
“Our 2-in-1 Snap & Play Dress is a timeless staple for its unmatched versatility. It can be styled as a romper, a dress, or a skirt with boy shorts — making it a true closet essential,” she described. 
 
When it comes to a good pickleball outfit, Liem said that “Style and color matter, but for me, versatility is everything. An outfit that transitions seamlessly from the court to brunch feels like a worthy investment.”

In May, Liem shared that they are adding polka dots to their collection. And she couldn’t be more excited to add the timeless print to their pickleball fashion lineup.  

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