Naomi Osaka made a grand return to the US Open after a two-year break, leaving the internet obsessed with her. The tennis prodigy won her first match against 2017 Roland Garros winner Jelena Ostapenko and looked stunning while doing it. She wore an ensemble that brought Brat Summer and her love for Japan to the court.
(Also Read | Venice Film Festival 2024 in Pics: Jenna Ortega, Amy Jackson, Cate Blanchett to Winona Ryder, best red carpet looks ) Naomi Osaka is in her Brat Summer era Naomi Osaka entered the court to play her US Open match against Jelena Ostapenko in a neon green ruffled dress styled with a detachable matching tulle-adorned mini skirt, a white cropped jacket adorned with a large green bow, and bow-decked accessories - including sneakers and headphones. Designed by Yoon in collaboration with Nike, the dress was a nod to Naomi and the designer's love for Japan and Japanese subcultures. A post shared by YOON (@yoon_ambush) In an Instagram post, Yoon described the idea that went into creating Naomi's look and her conversation with the tennis prodigy.
According to Yoon, the ensemble was inspired by Lolita fashion - a 'Japanese subculture context'. "[It] offers an escape from adulthood, a return to the innocence and beauty of childhood. It's a doorway to a fantasy world where you can craft an ideal identity that may not fit everyday norms but feels perfect in this imaginative space," the designer said.
How did the internet react? The internet loved Naomi's Brat Girl.