Which designer created the 2021 Met Gala look worn by Naomi Osaka?

Nicolas Ghesquière created Naomi Osaka’s 2021 Met Gala look.

Ghesquière was the artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s women’s collections when he designed the outfit. The look consisted of a black base with a dramatic, multicolored cape that combined motifs associated with Osaka’s Japanese and Haitian heritage.

The design suited the gala’s “In America: A Lexicon of Fashion” theme by presenting identity as layered and personal. Osaka’s appearance was notable not only because she was a co-chair, but also because her clothing made cultural heritage central to the visual story.

A common mix-up is attributing the outfit to Louis Vuitton alone. Louis Vuitton was the fashion house, while Nicolas Ghesquière was the named designer responsible for the women’s collection and the look.