{"id":85181,"date":"2026-09-03T10:10:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T10:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/85181\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T10:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T10:10:09","slug":"naomi-osaka-turned-allen-iversons-gray-sweats-into-a-princess-gown-for-the-us-open-and-fans-are-divided-over-the-tulle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/85181\/","title":{"rendered":"Naomi Osaka turned Allen Iverson’s gray sweats into a princess gown for the US Open, and fans are divided over the tulle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Naomi Osaka brought streetwear, tennis, and princess style together for her entrance at the 2026 US Open.<\/a> The athlete arrived in a custom Who Decides War gown inspired by basketball legend Allen Iverson and his signature gray sweats.<\/p>\n

While many fans appreciated the creative tribute, the dramatic tulle skirt became the most debated part of the outfit.<\/p>\n

A princess gown with a streetwear twist<\/p>\n

Osaka’s custom gown paired soft gray French terry with layers of full white tulle. The top resembled a distressed sleeveless hoodie, complete with a large hood, front pockets, and unfinished edges. Matching loose pants extended beneath the skirt, making the athletic inspiration clear from every angle.<\/p>\n

\"Naomi<\/p>\n

Naomi Osaka combines gray streetwear with princess-style tulle for her 2026 US Open entrance.<\/p>\n

(Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The wide tulle skirt gave the look its princess quality and moved dramatically as Osaka entered the court. Burnout newspaper clippings featuring highlights from her career were sewn across the gray fabric. Those personal details turned the outfit into more than an unexpected mix of sweats and formalwear.<\/p>\n

Allen Iverson inspired the design<\/p>\n

The look referenced Iverson’s gray sweats, headbands, and influence on the connection between sports and fashion. Osaka also wore a black-and-red headband over her braids, reinforcing the basketball reference. One arm was covered with a black Nike sleeve, while the other featured a bright red sleeve.<\/p>\n

According to Vogue, Osaka admired how Iverson brought his own culture and identity into professional sports. She wanted her US Open entrance to capture a similarly independent attitude while celebrating New York style. The gray sweatsuit base made sense alongside Nike’s basketball-inspired tennis kits for the tournament.<\/p>\n

Who Decides War created the custom piece<\/p>\n

Designers Ev Bravado and T\u00e9la D’Amore of Who Decides War created the outfit with stylist Law Roach<\/a>. The team reportedly had about 30 hours to develop the concept after receiving reference pictures of Iverson wearing a headband. Osaka supported the addition of newspaper clippings after Roach showed her the personalized fabric.<\/p>\n

\"Naomi<\/p>\n

Osaka’s distressed gray layers and full white tulle skirt bring streetwear and princess style together.<\/p>\n

(Sebastian Arriagada\/Vogue)<\/p>\n

The shape also nodded to an Off-White dress from the label’s fall 2020 collection. That design came from Virgil Abloh, who served as a mentor to Bravado and D’Amore. This extra reference connected Osaka’s entrance to designers and athletes known for challenging traditional expectations.<\/p>\n

Fans could not agree on the tulle<\/p>\n

The gown’s contrast naturally drew mixed reactions, especially because the tulle changed the familiar shape of a gray sweatsuit. Some viewers enjoyed the playful meeting of sporty and formal pieces, along with the thought behind the Iverson tribute. Others felt the large skirt overwhelmed the distressed hoodie, pants, and personal newspaper details.<\/p>\n

The debate<\/a> shows how closely fans now watch Osaka’s fashion as well as her performance. Her tennis entrances frequently use clothing to tell a story, so each detail feels open to discussion. Even viewers who disliked the tulle could still recognize the ambition behind such an unusual court look.<\/p>\n

Final thoughts<\/p>\n

Osaka’s US Open outfit<\/a> was designed to start a conversation, and its surprising tulle skirt certainly did that. The Who Decides War look honored Allen Iverson while connecting basketball style, tennis fashion, and Osaka’s own story. It also showed how she uses clothing to make each court entrance feel personal.<\/p>\n

Whether you loved the tulle or preferred the streetwear pieces on their own, the outfit was difficult to ignore. Osaka once again gave tennis fans something fresh to discuss beyond the match.<\/p>\n

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