Naomi Osaka is kicking off the new year in style, gracing the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Australia’s January edition in breathtaking Louis Vuitton outfits. The tennis icon, known for her on-court prowess and off-court elegance, stunned fans with a series of chic looks from the luxury fashion house, where she’s been a brand ambassador since 2020.
Harper’s Bazaar shared a sneak peek of the cover shoot on Instagram, showcasing Osaka in a cream-colored printed mini dress and a striking black-and-white-patterned ensemble. The caption celebrated the athlete’s journey:
“Tennis is a game of millimetres, where the smallest margins can mark the difference between winning and losing. But within those black-and-white confines, BAZAAR Australia’s January cover star #NaomiOsaka has found a new freedom; breaking free from expectations, escaping stereotypes, and claiming immunity from stress and pressure.”
Freedom according to Naomi
In the feature, Osaka reflects on her personal growth and newfound perspective: “Freedom looks different for so many. Freedom is no longer caring what others think,” she shared.
While Osaka dazzles in fashion, her tennis journey in 2024 faced challenges. A back injury forced her to retire during a fourth-round match against Coco Gauff at the China Open.
Her season ended with a modest 22-18 record and early exits in all the Grand Slam tournaments she participated in. This latest cover marks a return to one of Osaka’s “most treasured passions”-fashion.
Osaka and fashion
In a past interview, she described collaborating with Louis Vuitton and creative director Nicolas Ghesquière as a dream come true:
“Aside from tennis, my most treasured passion is fashion; and there is no brand more iconic than Louis Vuitton. It is such an honor to work with Nicolas, he’s a designer I admire so much and we share a mutual love of Japanese culture and style,” she said.
With four Grand Slam titles and a growing influence beyond the court, Naomi Osaka is not only a tennis star but a fashion icon redefining what it means to be free, confident, and unapologetically herself.
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