Post by Admin on Aug 18, 2021 20:40:26 GMT
Naomi Osaka is building her fashion empire.
The tennis pro just announced her latest collaboration — a limited-edition womenswear line in partnership with Levi's — that pays homage to her Japanese heritage.
Available Aug. 24 in select Levi's stores and on the brand's app, the Levi's x Naomi Osaka collection features four upcycled denim pieces: a kimono ($380), lace-up shorts ($150), crystal fringe shorts ($250) and a trucker jacket reimagined as a bustier top ($180).
"I always loved wearing kimonos when I was a kid. So, to be able to do it in denim felt really different and a bit unexpected," Osaka said in a press release of the stand-out design, which includes a matching obi belt. "The sustainability aspect was super important to me. And I love that every piece in the collection has been recycled or repurposed from old stock."
The four-time Grand Slam champion, who represented Japan at the 2020 Olympic Games, also stars in the campaign for the upcoming collaboration, modeling the denim pieces with sneakers and gold accessories to reflect her feminine-meets-sporty personal style.