Naomi Osaka captivated spectators at Roland Garros with yet another stunning entrance for her French Open first-round match. The Japanese star, renowned for her glamorous tournament outfits, did not disappoint as she emerged on Court Suzanne Lenglen wearing a black corset and matching skirt.
Revealing the Gold Dress
Before the match began, Osaka unzipped the corset to unveil a shimmering gold custom Nike dress covered in sequins. She posed for photographs before removing the skirt ahead of the opening set against German opponent Laura Siegemund. The ensemble drew comparisons to a Gladiator or a competitor from the Hunger Games rather than typical tennis attire.
Designer and Materials
The outfit was crafted by couturier Kevin Germanier, who specializes in upcycled materials. Germanier posted a video on Instagram showing the garment being hand-cut, highlighting the bespoke nature of the design.
Osaka is known for her catwalk-worthy entrances at Grand Slams. At the Australian Open in January, she wore a jellyfish-inspired outfit, arriving at Rod Laver Arena with a wide-brimmed hat, white veil, and parasol, before warming up in a frilled jacket and dress resembling tentacles.
At Indian Wells, she made a statement with tribal-inspired jewelry on her lips, nose, and ears, paired with a black mesh and cheetah-print Nike dress, trainers, and jacket.
Met Gala Appearance
Osaka's fashion sense extends beyond the court. At this year's Met Gala, she turned heads with a 'skin-shedding' performance on the entrance steps. She wore a white coat covered in red feathers resembling blood, then removed it to reveal a blood-red and crystal gown designed to look like exposed muscle, tendon, and sinew.
