Home

Tennis

“Made From Upcycled Denim”: Naomi Osaka Launches New Collection

Published 08/25/2021, 6:56 AM EDT

Follow Us

via Reuters

In the current generation, Naomi Osaka has displayed some sensational tennis in the women’s game. The Japanese star has won four Grand Slam titles in quick succession but her success extends even beyond the tennis courts. She has the tag of the highest-paid female athlete. 

Recently, Naomi Osaka launched the new Levis collection. Together, Levis and the Japanese star have collaborated on four different designs. Levis is a popular brand when it comes to denim wear and it is one of the best brands. In the past, Osaka has been a part of many campaigns by Levis.

USA Today via Reuters

The Japanese star spoke on this new venture and stated, “I had the honor of working with Levis design team to create 4 special pieces, all made from upcycled denim. Getting to dabble in the design world is always so fun and informative, I can’t wait for everyone to see everything. Head to Levis to see where you can buy it.”

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Naomi Osaka began 2021 on a great note 

Reflecting on tennis, Osaka won her fourth Grand Slam title in Melbourne this year. Prior to that, she lifted the US Open in the previous season. However, things have not gone according to the Japanese players’ plans in recent times. 

USA Today via Reuters

Just before her opening round match at the French Open this year, Osaka revealed that she would not take part in post-match press conferences. Her decision was due to the fact she was dealing with mental illness. 

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Trending

Get instantly notified of the hottest Tennis stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

After her decision wasn’t well-received by the audiences and the tennis world, she decided to withdraw from the tournament before her second-round match. She skipped Wimbledon and didn’t create an impact at the Olympics in Tokyo.

However, she will be seen at the US Open where she will be defending her title. We wish her the very best for the upcoming matches. 

Watch this story: How Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, and Others Travel

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by 大坂なおみ (@naomiosaka)

 

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Rohan Kollare

1,671Articles

One take at a time

Rohan Kollare is a tennis author for EssentiallySports. Rohan has a post-graduate diploma in Sports Management and a trophy cabinet adorned with accolades won in district and state-level tennis competitions. He has previously worked in Content Operations for Disney’s Hotstar for over a year, covering tennis and Formula One.
Show More>