Look closely at Naomi Osaka's new Nike apparel collection [1] and you'll see a brand new logo with a special story behind it. The chunky N and O don't just represent her initials; they're also visually influenced by the national flag of Japan, according to a Nike press release. "Its simplicity is graphically flexible, befitting her multicultural background," Nike added.
It's a theme that runs through the new collection, which dropped today and features trendy cropped tennis T-shirts, athletic shorts, and a unique orange and green camouflage long-sleeve. The camo was actually inspired by the coordinates of three countries: Japan, where Osaka was born and where her mother is from; Haiti, where her father is from; and the United States, where Osaka was raised since age three. "The digits from each nation were fed through a digital algorithm to create the unique pattern," Nike explained.
Osaka has used fashion to celebrate her heritage before (remember the dress and headwrap [2] she wore post-US Open victory [3]?) and we can't wait to see what the world No. 1 tennis player and style icon in the making does next. Check out the full Nike collection ahead, but be warned — some items are already selling out!
Cropped Tennis T-Shirt
This cropped tennis T-shirt [5] ($30) works for court and street, and features the coordinates from Japan, Haiti, and the US down one side.
Tennis Beanie
The cosy and classic tennis beanie [6] ($30, currently sold out) from the collection features Osaka's new logo on the front.
NikeCourt Dri-FIT Tennis Shorts
These NikeCourt Dri-FIT Tennis Shorts [7] ($70) are made of moisture-wicking material and feature the line's signature camo.
Pullover Tennis Hoodie
This pullover tennis hoodie [8] ($80, currently sold out) features a fun tennis cat design on the back.
Tennis Hoodie Back Details
Tennis Hoodie Sleeve Details
The Nike Polo Naomi Osaka
This classic polo [9] ($72) works on and off the court.
Long-Sleeve Tennis T-Shirt
One-of-a-kind camo celebrating Osaka's multinational roots makes this long-sleeve tennis tee [10] ($40, currently sold out) stand out.
Long-Sleeve Tennis T-Shirt Details
