The former First Lady reflects on fashion choices, identity politics and the power of authentic self-expression A Liberation in Fashion Michelle Obama has spent nearly a decade reimagining what freedom looks like. Since departing the White House in 2017, the former First Lady has undergone a remarkable style metamorphosis that extends far beyond clothing—it represents...
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‘A dream come true’: Behind Angel Reese’s journey to her debut Reebok signature sneakers
All eyes are always on Angel Reese. On court, every rebound. On social media, every post. Outside, every appearance. And, especially, every time the 23-year-old Chicago Sky star speaks her mind. Hate or love her, Reese has welcomed the attention in her first two WNBA seasons. Reebok initially recognized the 6-foot-3 forward’s unique ability to...
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From courtside to catwalk: Brittany Hampton’s fashion vision
Introducing Aesthetically Speaking, our series that delves into style-minded storytelling at the intersection of fashion and sports, featuring the brands and stylists who make it happen. If you’ve seen an athlete wearing something you liked recently, chances are that creative director and stylist Brittany Hampton was behind it. Hampton’s roster of clients and brand collaborations...
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The WNBA stylist who found his ministry in fashion
Introducing Aesthetically Speaking, our series that delves into style-minded storytelling at the intersection of fashion and sports, featuring the brands and stylists who make it happen. Stylist Manny Jay’s career was born the moment he realized the personal impact of having a strong aesthetic. “This is literally a gift,” he said. “In my world, it’s...
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August’s Tunnel ‘Fits we can’t stop thinking about
Welcome back to Tunnel Fits, where we recap our favorite things worn by some of our favorite athletes. As summer winds down and we wait for the first brisk chill of fall on the East Coast to get good fits off finally, we recount looks from the NFL preseason, the WNBA, as well as the...
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WNBA stylist Golden talks fashion versus style, the power of accessories and inspiring her clients
Introducing Aesthetically Speaking, our series that delves into style-minded storytelling at the intersection of fashion and sports, featuring the brands and stylists who make it happen. Fashion has never been frivolous, but as athletes turn the gameday tunnel into a runway, their stylists play a key role in shaping how they are perceived beyond the...
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Jackie Young’s Skechers signing is about community and confidence
Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young is pretty good at keeping a secret. When the two-time WNBA champion arrived at the Aces’ media day in May, cameras flashed and questions came fast when Young was asked about her electric pink sneakers. “I’m pretty crazy when it comes to my shoes,” Young told Andscape. “It started...
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July’s Tunnel ‘Fits we can’t stop thinking about
Summer is flying by and it’s time to recap the best looks showcased by some of sports’ most prominent and best-dressed athletes for July. This month, our recap focuses mainly on the ESPYs and the WNBA All-Star Game, held in Los Angeles and Indianapolis, respectively. We saw Megan Thee Stallion make it red-carpet official with...
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June’s Tunnel ‘Fits we can’t stop thinking about
Welcome back to our monthly roundup, where we dissect and provide context for some of our favorite looks worn by some of the world’s best athletes. In June, we saw good fits in and out of the tunnel, like Rickea Jackson’s business-like short suit, F1 Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton at the F1 movie premiere, Coco...
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May’s Tunnel ‘Fits we can’t stop thinking about
May absolutely showed out with athletes throwing ‘fits. Though, it was mainly off the court this month because we are looking back at not only the Met Gala, but the NBA conference finals for the men (with an ideal varsity jacket for Knicks fans), as well as a few elevated WNBA Tunnel ‘fits, courtside looks,...