Naomi Osaka is Louis Vuitton's Face of 2021

Naomi Osaka is Louis Vuitton’s Face of 2021

Naomi Osaka is not only a tennis star but also a rising fashion icon.

She has been unveiled as the new face of Louis Vuitton.

The 3-time Grand Slam singles champion will feature in the French label’s spring/summer 2021 campaign as its latest brand ambassador.

“Wow this is actually crazy,” the Japanese star wrote on social media. “Honored to be @LouisVuitton newest House Ambassador. “Funny story: I first bought my mom a LV bag when I was 16 as a birthday present and it’s kinda been a tradition since. Do I call this a full circle moment? Yes.”

Louis Vuitton has officially confirmed this news amd Naomi Osaka its latest brand ambassador will be gracing the luxury fashion house’s forthcoming spring-summer 2021 campaign

The going has been good for Osaka, who had won the 2020 U.S. Open and become the topmost-earning female athlete in the world by Forbes as well as an honouree on Tatler’s Asia’s Most Fashionable List 2020.

The announcement has com at a time when campaign photos taken by Ghesquièr for his upcoming spring-summer 2021 collection have appeared on the internet, where Osaka is seen sporting her curly hair and a bright coloured dress with cerulean sleeves, as well as clutching one of the brand’s iconic monogram handbags.

“Aside from tennis, my most treasured passion is fashion; and there is no brand more iconic than Louis Vuitton,” Osaka said in a statement. “It is such an honour to work with Nicolas—he’s a designer I admire so much and we share a mutual love of Japanese culture and style. To become global brand ambassador is truly a dream come true for me.”

Osaka further expressed how excited she was in an Instagram post and recalled a deep connection to Louis Vuitton.

“Funny story: I first bought my mom a LV bag when I was 15 as a birthday present,” she said. “And it’s kinda been a tradition since. Do I call this a full circle moment? Yes.”

Ghesquière, who has been the creative director of the fashion house since 2013, also spoke about Osaka’s influence in the fashion world and beyond. “Naomi is an exceptional woman who represents her generation and is also a role model for everyone. Her career and convictions are inspiring. I am in awe of Naomi, she stays true to herself and doesn’t compromise on her values.”

All eyes will be on Naomi Osaka as she is all set for the 2021 Australian Open.

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