Celebrity Style
Naomi Osaka Makes a Grand Fashion Entrance at the 2026 Australian Open — On Her Own Terms
Naomi Osaka arrived at the 2026 Australian Open in a jellyfish-inspired outfit for her first-round match against Croatia’s Antonia Ruzic at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. The Japanese player has never treated the tennis court as a place just for sport. She always expresses herself through fashion, bringing her personal style into her on-court looks.
Osaka shared with Vogue the inspiration behind the outfit, stating that the idea came from her 2-year-old daughter, Shai. Naomi explained that while reading a story to her daughter, a page featuring marine life had an image of a jellyfish. She showed it to Shai, who reacted with excitement.
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The design was brought to life by a collaboration between Nike, Osaka, Marty Harper, and her designer Robert Wun, who has dressed stars like Ariana Grande, Beyonce, and Cardi B. The top, designed to mimic the shape of a jellyfish, combined shades of turquoise and green, with flowing, tentacle-like details along the sleeves. It was layered over a racerback top and paired with a pleated miniskirt, worn over wide-leg white pants, creating a fluid, ocean-inspired effect.
What complemented the outfit was a wide-brimmed hat with a white veil and butterflies perched on top. The butterfly detail was suggested by her designer, Wun, which has a personal significance for him.
Naomi Osaka: Getty images
Robert shared with Vogue that he had previously been inspired by one of Osaka’s moments on the court; “One of the looks from my fall 2024 collection was inspired by her moments at court when a butterfly had landed on her face mid-match.” For this Australian Open look, Wun revisited that story and incorporated a butterfly into the design.
Naomi Osaka: Getty images
Osaka isn’t just known for her excellent performance on the court. She’s also recognized for bringing fashion to every match. Last season, she captured her fans’ attention with her custom, crystal-encrusted Labubu’s, which she carried during each round of the 2025 US Open. Her latest Australian Open look continues that tradition, merging fashion and sport.
