US Open Style Clash: The Summer I Turned Pretty Star's GF Sparks Fashion Debate!
US Open Style Faux Pas: The Summer I Turned Pretty Heartthrob Christopher Briney and Girlfriend Isabel Machado Steal the Spotlight, but Not for Their Outfits
The US Open tennis tournament in New York is known for its fashion flair, but it seems that Christopher Briney's girlfriend, Isabel Machado, took the phrase "tennis whites" a bit too literally. The young actress, who has been dating the Amazon Prime heartthrob since 2021, made headlines for all the wrong reasons when she stepped out with her boyfriend on Thursday.
Machado, 27, opted for a low-cut denim Ralph Lauren maxi dress that left little to the imagination. She paired it with brown sandals, which one influencer sarcastically referred to as "grandma shoes." The yellow purse she carried was also met with ridicule, with some commenting that it looked like something out of a bad 80s music video.
But Machado wasn't the only one who drew attention for all the wrong reasons. Her boyfriend, Briney, 27, also faced criticism for his outfit choice. While he looked dapper in his white linen pants and striped jacket, some fans couldn't help but notice that he was carrying a black man purse. Yes, you read that right – a man purse.
The couple's outfits quickly went viral on social media, with many weighing in on their fashion choices. Raquel Debono, a popular influencer and creator of the "Make American Hot Again" brand, was one of the first to speak out against Machado's look. In a scathing post, she asked, "What are you wearing?" before proceeding to dissect every aspect of Machado's outfit.
"First of all, who wears a jean dress to the US Open? It's just not situational dressing," Debono said. "And those sandals – ugh! They're like something your grandma would wear."
But it wasn't just Machado's outfit that was on trial. Briney also faced criticism for his choice of accessories, with some fans joking that he looked like a character from a bad sitcom.
Despite the backlash, the couple seemed to take it all in stride, posing confidently on the iconic blue carpet at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York. In fact, Briney even shared a photo of himself and Machado together on Instagram, captioning it "Ralph Lauren flex at the US Open."
It's clear that the couple is still going strong after two years of dating. Briney has been open about how he met his girlfriend in college, where they both studied and lived together before becoming romantically involved.
"We were friends first," Briney told People magazine last year. "We went to college together and we lived together. We knew that we could do it."
Machado, who has also started to make a name for herself as an actress, has appeared in several independent films, including Akron and Minuet. She's also been a dancer since she was a teenager.
While the couple may have faced some fashion faux pas on Thursday, they're still one of Hollywood's most adorable couples. And hey, at least they made it to the US Open – that's what matters, right?
As for Briney's fans, who are eagerly awaiting the next season of The Summer I Turned Pretty, there's no need to worry. He'll be back on screen soon enough, playing his iconic role as Conrad Fisher.
In the meantime, let's just say that we can't wait to see what Machado wears to the next red carpet event – and whether she'll take fashion advice from her boyfriend or not.
