Naomi Osaka, the 23rd seed at this year’s US Open, wowed audiences with her artistry in her first-round win. She introduced a bevy of extravagant rose-inspired attire that really showed off her pizzazz. The athlete amazes all with her performance achieved in the court. She dominated the red carpet with her standout accessory — a personalized Labubu named “Billie Jean Bling.”
Labubu from Osaka, encrusted with red and gold crystals, was clipped to her purse. This playful figure completed her ensemble with a sparkly blue tennis racket, contributing to both lightheartedness and hilarity of her overall look. Osaka expressed her intent behind the name, saying, “She’s named Billie Jean Bling. Not Billie Jean King. Billie Jean Bling.”
The detailed planning for her outfit took years and showed the lengths and thoughtfulness she took as a black woman to present herself. “It was really elaborate because the crystals are really hard to do on a performance outfit,” she noted, emphasizing the intricate details involved in its creation. After months of fittings and collaboration with her stylist, Osaka uniceded a headpiece she called “a bit of a mess.” It featured elaborate sparkly red roses that matched her gorgeous, shimmering red headphones and crystal-covered jacket.
Osaka, on a high after her stunning performance at the Canadian Open earlier this month, would have other ideas. She advanced to the finals, earning her best finish since coming back from maternity leave. After an impressive yen last year with new coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, Osaka is looking to stay hot. Wiktorowski has international pedigree having worked with the likes of Iga Świątek in the past.
Osaka’s attention now turns to her second round match against American Hailey Baptiste. As for Jade, she’s already looking ahead to how she might brand herself in next year’s events. “I know what my outfits for next year are going to look like,” she stated confidently.
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