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Naomi Osaka showcases Japanese heritage with Wimbledon outfit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 3:47 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Naomi Osaka showcases Japanese heritage with Wimbledon outfit
Summary

Naomi Osaka debuted a Japanese-inspired outfit on June 29 at Wimbledon during her first-round match against France's Elsa Jacquemot. Arriving in an all-white kimono-style dress featuring cranes and cherry blossoms, Osaka later revealed a white Nike dress inspired by kirigami after removing the ceremonial attire. Osaka collaborated with Japanese designer Hana Yagi for this look, emphasizing her use of fashion as a storytelling medium.

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  • •Osaka's outfit features embroidered cranes and cherry blossoms.
  • •She aims to blend fashion with cultural storytelling.
  • •The match against Jacquemot is ongoing.
  • •Osaka's collaboration with Yagi marks her continued fashion evolution.
  • •Her outfit adheres to Wimbledon's all-white dress code.
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What they're saying
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Osaka has worked with a range of fashion designers on her outfits, going for a jellyfish-modelled look at the Australian Open and a gold dress inspired by the Eiffel Tower at Roland Garros

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Naomi Osaka's Wimbledon outfit follows her trend of several fashion-forward looks worn on the court this season, including the Australian Open and French Open

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