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Wimbledon clings onto fashion traditions, with a twist
Players are required to wear almost entirely white, while some add subtle personal touches that still fit Wimbledon's strict tradition.
- On Monday, Naomi Osaka walked onto the All England Club grass in a kimono-inspired white dress, successfully adhering to Wimbledon's strict all-white dress code requirements.
- Wimbledon maintains the circuit's strictest dress code, requiring "suitable tennis attire that is almost entirely white" to hide sweat stains historically considered improper in aristocratic settings.
- Osaka revealed the design was inspired by her Japanese heritage and the film Kill Bill. "I think about the most iconic silhouette, which for me is a kimono," she said.
- All England Club chief Sally Bolton confirmed the outfit meets regulations, stating, "We're very relaxed, so long as it meets the all-white dress code."
- Male players including Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz are increasingly using clothing for self-expression, with stylist Michaeloff noting a broader trend toward distinct aesthetics at the tournament.
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Naomi Osaka honors her Japanese and Haitian heritage with Wimbledon fashion statement
LONDON (AP) — Wimbledon’s strict rules about all-white clothing didn’t prevent Naomi Osaka from making another fashion statement as she walked onto the grass at the All England Club on Monday. Osaka, who has made a habit of creating a buzz with her creative outfits at recent Grand Slam tournaments, wore a flowing kimono with swinging sleeves and elaborate embroidery as she walked onto No. 3 Court for her first-round match against Elsa Jacquemot.…
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