Naomi Osaka: The dedicated follower of fashion turning tennis courts into catwalks
In Australia, she wore a jellyfish-inspired outfit with a gigantic hat, a parasol, and a full-length veil. In Paris, she wore a sequinned gold dress that sparkled like the Eiffel Tower, underneath a black embroidered corset and a cascading maxi skirt. In London, she donned a long kimono inspired by the movie Kill Bill and her Japanese heritage. With the US Open in full swing this week in New…
Naomi Osaka, the former world No 1 and four-time Grand Slam champion, continues to make headlines for her bold fashion choices on the tennis court. This week at the US Open in New York, Osaka paid homage to NBA legend Allen Iverson with an outfit inspired by the legendary athlete. In prior tournaments, Osaka has showcased her passion for fashion by donning extravagant and culturally inspired ensembles, such as a jellyfish-themed outfit in Australia, a sequinned gold dress in Paris, and a kimono inspired by the movie Kill Bill in London.
Her fashion statements have been a way for Osaka to express herself and highlight issues she cares about, such as racial injustice, as demonstrated by her wearing a mask for each black victim of racial violence she defeated during the 2020 US Open. Collaborating with designers like Robert Wun, Yoon Ahn, and Hana Yagi, Osaka creates unique and deeply personal outfits that tell a story throughout the year, working closely with sponsors like Nike to bring her vision to life.
Written by urgent.news from The National Business's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
