Japanese professional tennis sensation, Naomi Osaka has been unveiled as the newest brand ambassador for famous French fashion house, Louis Vuitton.
The 23-year old will be featured in the fashion company’s Spring to Summer 2021 campaign dubbed #LVSS21. A campaign headed by French fashion designer and Artistic director at the house of Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière.
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The Louis Vuitton fashion house announced the big news via a post on Instagram. The prowess of the now reigning champion of the US Open seems to be what has Louis Vuitton intrigued by her.
In the words of Nicolas Ghesquière,
“Naomi is an exceptional woman who represents her generation and is also a role model for everyone. Her career and convictions are inspiring.” –
Ranked No. 1 by the Women’s Tennis Association, Naomi Osaka, uses her platform to draw attention to the systemic and racial injustice. Essentially, the ones that Black Americans and people of color around the world face each day.
For every match Naomi had at the Flushing Meadows, she wore a different face mask. Each mask bearing the name of a victim of racially motivated violence.
She announced the exciting news on in a post on Twitter saying “Honored to be Louis Vuitton Newest house ambassador”
This particular fashion campaign looks very promising from the start and everyone is looking forward to see the incredibly talented Nicolas Ghesquière’s handiwork on the beautiful Naomi Osaka.
Congratulations Naomi!
