Armour? Power? ‘Walk-on fits’ bring moment for fashion set at Wimbledon

<p>Naomi Osaka leads way in making bold sartorial statements just before a tennis match – but she is not alone</p><p>At Wimbledon this week, Naomi Osaka walked on to court wearing frills, a bustle, outsized bows and extended sleeves. Based on Japan’s ceremonial dress, as well as Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill, the pieces designed by Hana Yagi conformed to the all-white Wimbledon dress code but the first one was so high-fashion that it debuted <a href="https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/naomi-osaka-wimbledon-2026-outfit">on Vogue</a> before it was seen near a tennis court.</p><p>Osaka, who in January <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/20/naomi-osaka-jellyfish-inspired-outfit-australian-open-tennis">went viral</a> at the Australian Open for wearing an outlandish design with mega-pleats based on the look of a jellyfish, is leading the way when it comes to experimental “walk-on fits”. But other players have also used the moment to make sartorial statements, not least Frances Tiafoe who did a surprise reveal – dramatically ripping off his trousers to show the shorts underneath.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jul/03/naomi-osaka-wimbledon-tennis-fashion-moment">Continue reading...</a>