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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Meguire Hennes

Naomi Osaka Wasn't "Limited" By Wimbledon's Dress Code—It Inspired Her Tennis Kimono

Naomi Osaka played at Wimbledon 2026 in a custom tennis whites outfit.

The all-white dress code at Wimbledon has never stopped Naomi Osaka's personal style from shining on Centre Court. It just encourages Osaka to be a bit more creative with her tennis outfits. On June 29, the legend made her Wimbledon 2026 debut in custom tennis whites inspired by traditional Japanese ceremonial dress.

Before the first round Ladies Singles match, Osaka's grand entrance showcased just how proud she is of her half-Japanese heritage. Stylist Marty Harper teamed up with Tokyo-based designer Hana Yagi on a robe inspired by a kimono's high neck and elongated, square-shaped sleeves.

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