If there was an award for the coolest spectator at the French Open this year, Salma Hayek would be firmly in the running.While most eyes were on the action unfolding at Roland-Garros, the actor quietly delivered one of the tournament’s most talked-about fashion moments from the stands. And she did it with a trend many people still aren’t sure they can pull off: Bermuda shorts.Hayek attended the men’s singles matches in Paris with her husband, François-Henri Pinault, looking effortlessly stylish in an outfit that felt equal parts sporty, edgy and nostalgic.Instead of reaching for the usual summer tailoring or breezy dresses often seen at tennis tournaments, she took a different route. Her choice? A pair of oversized black leather Bermuda shorts that instantly stood out in a sea of predictable spectator outfits.The shorts fell just below the knee and brought a slightly rebellious energy to an event known for polished, understated style.But what made the look work was the contrast.Rather than leaning fully into the leather aesthetic, Hayek softened things up with a fitted black Gucci halter top featuring the fashion house’s signature green-and-red stripe detailing. She casually draped a black cardigan over her shoulders, giving the entire outfit that “I didn’t try too hard” feel that fashion lovers are always chasing.Then came the accessories.And that’s where things got really interesting.Adding a bright splash of colour to her mostly monochrome outfit, Hayek carried a striking cherry-red woven handbag from Bottega Veneta. The bag instantly lifted the look and tied beautifully with the subtle red accents on her top.On her feet, she skipped heels altogether and opted for chunky leather buckle slides, proving once again that comfort and style can happily coexist.But the accessory people couldn’t stop talking about was sitting right on top of her head.Hayek stepped out wearing a black newsboy cap – a trend many millennials will remember from the early 2000s. For years, the hat has sat quietly in fashion’s archives, occasionally popping up on runways but rarely making its way into everyday celebrity style.Now, thanks to Hayek, it may be getting another shot at relevance.The cap added just the right amount of Y2K nostalgia without making the outfit feel like a costume. In fact, it gave the entire look a relaxed, off-duty vibe that felt surprisingly fresh.Interestingly, Bermuda shorts have been quietly making a comeback this season. Once dismissed as awkward or difficult to style, they’ve slowly found favour among celebrities looking for something more polished than denim shorts but less formal than trousers.Hayek is just the latest star to embrace the trend. Recent months have seen everyone from Zendaya to Margot Robbie experimenting with longer hemlines, proving that Bermudas can work just as well on a press tour as they can at an airport or a major sporting event.And if Hayek’s French Open appearance proved anything, it’s that Bermuda shorts don’t have to feel boring or corporate.Pair them with leather, add a standout bag, throw on a nostalgic accessory, and suddenly a simple courtside outfit becomes one of the most memorable fashion moments of the tournament.The tennis may be heating up in Paris, but so is the style competition in the stands.
