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Naomi Osaka turned heads at tennis’s Australian Open when she wore a flowing gown, custom hat and parasol during her first-round match, inspired by her daughter reading a story about jellyfish. Created by sports brand Nike and designer Robert Wun, it further cements four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka’s reputation as one of the most fashion-conscious sports stars. Reactions to Osaka’s outfit have sparked both admiration and criticism, and have us thinking about the intersection between sport and fashion. How do these two fields influence each other? Are they becoming more connected? Sheena Butler-Young is a senior reporter at The Business of Fashion, a fashion industry news site. She tells Sophia Hartley why she thinks the two industries have never been more aligned. Melissa Anglesea is the creative director of British sportswear company Suzi Wong, which has designed custom clothing for many boxing superstars, including Tyson Fury and Amir Khan. She explains how the creative process works when working with the best boxers in the world. Every Monday through Friday, Beyond the Score tells stories from around the world of sports beyond the score. From the Winter Olympics to the Super Bowl, from the Australian Open to the Diamond League, from basketball to Formula One. We speak to illustrious athletes such as Ivorian legend Yaya Toure, world-traveling boxer Ellie Butel and cycling sprint king Harry Lavresson, as well as experts who work behind the scenes, from the referees responsible for VAR to the coaches who keep athletes in tip-top shape. In addition, we have the expertise of the BBC’s top journalists, who share insights from decades of covering sport at all levels. If you have an opinion about the stories we cover, we’d love to hear from you. Email morethanthescore@bbc.co.uk or contact us via WhatsApp: 0044 800 032 0470. You can find more information and our privacy statement on our website: www.bbcworldservice.com/morethanthescore
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