Move over, Kardashians—there’s a new queen ruling both the hardwood and the high-fashion runway. Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese has officially leveled up, gracing the 2025 Winter cover of VOGUE magazine. Yes, you read that right: from breaking boards to breaking necks on newsstands, Reese is redefining what it means to be a multi-dimensional athlete.
Grammy-winning singer and professional Instagram hype woman SZA couldn’t let this milestone slide without adding her signature flair. Resharing the iconic cover to her IG story, the “Kill Bill” hitmaker let the world know how she felt in just five words: “Straight CASHHHHH she so cold 😍🫀✨🌊.” Translation? Angel Reese is out here snatching bags, hearts, and magazine covers, and SZA approves.
From Bayou Barbie to Fashion Icon
In VOGUE’s feature story, Reese pulls back the curtain on her dual passions: basketball and fashion. “It’s always been basketball and fashion,” she revealed. “But I was a fashion girlie from young too. I was always in my mom’s closet, putting on her stuff… I wanted to look put together. I still do.” Reese’s swagger is as undeniable as her rebounding prowess—this is a woman who could cross you up on the court and then steal your outfit while doing it.
Nicknamed “Bayou Barbie” during her collegiate days, Reese has taken the WNBA by storm, proving that she’s not just here to play but to slay—both in the league and beyond. While her VOGUE cover was a moment, Reese’s rise in basketball feels inevitable. After all, talent runs deep in her family, with both her mother and grandmother balling out before her.
A Locker Room Fit for a Cover Star
Reese’s off-court achievements haven’t gone unnoticed by her teammates, either. As she preps for the inaugural season of the 3×3 women’s basketball league, Unrivaled, Reese was treated to a surprise worthy of a queen. Her Rose Basketball teammates decorated the locker room with gold balloons spelling out “VOGUE,” cupcakes, and a bouquet of roses. Because if anyone deserves to feel like royalty, it’s the woman who just went from rookie to runway-ready.
The moment was captured on social media, with the caption: “Making sure our Vogue Rose smells her flowers. Congrats Angel Reese.” Reese responded on her IG story, gushing, “My teammates are so sweet. I love them.”
A Rookie Season to Remember
While Reese is busy conquering the fashion world, let’s not forget her rookie season stats. Averaging 13.6 points, 13.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists, she broke multiple WNBA records and proved she’s more than just a pretty face on a magazine cover. Sure, the Chicago Sky missed the playoffs for the first time since 2018, but with Reese on their roster, the future looks brighter than her neon-green nail game.
What’s Next for Angel Reese?
With her VOGUE feature and a promising basketball career, Reese is setting a new standard for what it means to be a modern athlete. She’s not just playing basketball; she’s playing chess while the rest of us are still figuring out checkers. Whether she’s dunking on opponents or dominating fashion spreads, one thing is clear: Angel Reese isn’t just a player to watch—she’s a movement.
So, to all the doubters, the haters, and anyone still stuck in the 1990s thinking athletes can’t be fashion icons: Angel Reese has two words for you—watch this.
