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Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with kimono-inspired outfit

Tennis star wears traditional Japanese dress on first day of tournament, as thousands of spectators show up early to queueIt was one of the most anticipated moments on the opening day of Wimbledon: Naomi Osaka’s on-court outfit.The Japanese tennis star has gained attention for her adventurous style, but questions were raised as to how her outfit would fit in with Wimbledon’s strict rules and emphasis on tradition. Continue reading...

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Osaka wows Wimbledon with kimono-inspired walk-on dress

Former No 1 nods to her Japanese heritage and honours tennis tournament’s white-kit policyFor those wondering whether Naomi Osaka, the Japanese tennis player known for her elaborate walk-on looks, was going to challenge Wimbledon’s dress code at this year’s Championships, the answer came within seconds of the former No 1 appearing on the grass on Monday.For her first-round match against Elsa Jacquemot, Osaka made a nod to her heritage by arriving in an all-white look inspired by Japanese ceremonial dress. Continue reading...

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