Naomi Osaka says she uses fashion to ‘talk through my clothes’ after eye-catching French Open outfit

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28 May 2026 • 5:01 PM MYT
The Independent
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Naomi Osaka says she uses fashion to ‘talk through my clothes’ after eye-catching French Open outfit

  • Naomi Osaka garnered significant attention for her fashion choices at the French Open, arriving in a ceremonial black skirt and beaded bodice before revealing a sequinned gold playing dress.
  • She explained that she uses fashion to "talk through my clothes" due to her less talkative nature, describing her style as "a little dramatic".
  • Osaka successfully advanced to the second round of the tournament, defeating Germany's Laura Siegemund 6-3 7-6 (7-3).
  • The tennis star expressed concern that the reflective nature of her gold dress might lead the umpire to ask her to change during the match.
  • This follows a trend of eye-catching outfits, including a jellyfish-inspired look at the Australian Open and a heavy, sculptural dress at the Met Gala.

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