From SoHo to Times Square, Manila-and-London label Atelier Carlene is riding shotgun on Alex Eala’s off-court wardrobe.
If you caught a glimpse of Alex Eala’s recent Instagram post—the tennis star striding through New York in embroidered trousers and a backless orange top—and wondered where the outfit came from, you’re not alone. The tennis star has made a habit of repping Filipino fashion, pulling from designers like Avel Bacudio and even her own uncle Rhett Eala whenever cameras catch her off the court. That particular SoHo look came from the Spring-Summer 2026 prêt-à-porter collection of Atelier Carlene, a pairing made up of the Dark Denim Scenery Pants and Silver Sun Silk Halter Top; in Times Square, she wore the label’s Tiered Bubble Skirt in Light Blue.
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Meet Atelier Carlene, The Label Behind The Look Of Alex Eala
So who’s behind the label turning heads across the world? Atelier Carlene belongs to Carlene Zervoulakos, a Filipino designer who trained at the London College of Fashion and now works between Manila and London. Her aesthetic is glamorous and feminine, built from lace, rich textures, and pops of color.
“I actually had no idea she was going to wear the pieces, so seeing the photos from New York was the best surprise,” Zervoulakos remarks. “I’m such a fan of Alex. She’s an incredible tennis player, and I really admire how proudly she embraces being Filipino wherever she goes. I also really appreciate that she supports local designers like me. I was honestly just so happy to see her in Atelier Carlene.”
What started as a bespoke house has grown into a full ready-to-wear label, dressing some of the Philippines’ most recognizable faces while building a following abroad. Zervoulakos is quick to note that the local and international don’t compete in her world. Everything, she points out, is still made in the Philippines.
That belief seems right at home on Eala, who treats a walk through SoHo or a stroll through Times Square as reason enough to dress the part.
Frequently Asked Questions
Filipino designer Carlene Zervoulakos, founder of Atelier Carlene, is behind several of Alex Eala’s recent New York looks.
Atelier Carlene is a Filipino fashion label founded by Carlene Zervoulakos. It began as a bespoke house before expanding into ready-to-wear.
In SoHo, Alex Eala wore the Dark Denim Scenery Pants with the Silver Sun Silk Halter Top from Atelier Carlene’s Spring-Summer 2026 collection. She also wore the label’s Tiered Bubble Skirt in Light Blue in Times Square.
Carlene Zervoulakos is a Filipino designer who trained at the London College of Fashion and works between Manila and London. Her designs are known for glamorous, feminine details, lace, rich textures, and pops of color.
Atelier Carlene’s clothing is made in the Philippines, even as the label works between Manila and London and builds an international following.
