Tennis fans couldn't stop talking when 24-year-old Noami Osaka defeated veteran Serena Willams in the Australian Open semifinals, and the win speaks volumes about her fresh talent. Off the tennis court, Osaka has mastered referential style just the same. A proud activist, the 2021 Met Gala co-chair uses fashion to pay homage to her Japanese and Haitian roots, as well as spread awareness on social issues, dating back to her decision to support Japanese brand Comme des Garçons during the 2018 US Open photocall, through to wearing face masks sporting the names of seven police-brutality victim during the 2020 US Open. On other occasions, Osaka often places fun at the center of her looks, such as the colorful spring 2020 Pyer Moss dress she donned on Instagram. It's safe to say the fashion industry has taken note — she's a Louis Vuitton brand ambassador and can now add designer to her résumé, thanks to her collaborative collections with Japanese-American brand Adeam and swimwear brand Frankies Bikinis.
