Naomi Osaka made a fashion statement at Wimbledon by wearing a white kimono, honoring her cultural heritage while respecting the tournament's all-white dress code.
The tennis star, known for incorporating fashion to represent her Japanese and Haitian background, explained the inspiration behind her choice.
Cultural Inspiration
Osaka said she thought about her cultures and heritage when considering Wimbledon's traditional all-white attire.
She focused on the kimono as the most iconic Japanese silhouette, noting that its shape is recognizable regardless of color.
The player also drew inspiration from the film "Kill Bill," specifically Lucy Liu's character in an all-white kimono.
"I remember thinking that was really cool," Osaka said, adding that her outfit was her interpretation of that image while paying respect to Japan.
Following her fashion presentation, Osaka is scheduled to compete on Centre Court against Aryna Sabalenka at 3:10 p.
m. BST.
