In a whirlwind blend of hoops, high fashion, and head-turning glamour, WNBA star Angel Reese strutted her stuff at the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Awards, held at the iconic American Museum of Natural History in New York. Rocking an all-white ensemble that had heads snapping like defenders in the paint, Reese not only served looks but also stirred up reactions from fans, friends, and even some familiar faces in the NBA’s wife squad.
After a rookie season that saw her go from the NCAA championship straight to the WNBA and then—cue dramatic music—an unfortunate wrist injury, Reese clearly decided to make her time off-court as memorable as her plays on it. Wearing a Jonathan Simkhai white coat-dress and Gianvito Rossi heels, Reese turned the red carpet into her personal runway. And in classic Reese fashion, she captioned her Instagram post with, “I could be all the way covered and still giving SEXY.” Spoiler alert: She wasn’t wrong.
Gabrielle Union and La La Anthony, two stars who know a thing or two about taking glam to a whole new level (oh, and they’re married to NBA royalty), were quick to join the chorus. La La gave a virtual round of applause, while Gabrielle chimed in with heart eyes. When legends of the WNBA and the wives of NBA legends are taking notes, you know you’ve leveled up.
While Reese’s style continues to evolve, her career trajectory isn’t slowing down either. Fresh off the CFDA fashion frenzy, she also made headlines by signing a lucrative extension with Reebok—a relationship that started back in her LSU days through a NIL deal. Now, the brand is cooking up her very own signature shoe, due out in 2026. That’s right, Reese will be gracing sneaker shelves with her own line, joining an elite circle of athletes who’ve made the sneaker jump.
According to Jide Osifeso, Reebok’s Head of Basketball, the brand is thrilled to see Reese’s influence both on and off the court. “Reebok and Angel are growing together every day,” he shared. “Our visions for the future are aligned.” Translation: Reese is as much a brand icon as she is a baller, and Reebok is ready to bet big.
Fans, as always, were quick to chime in. Comments ranged from “Only Angel can make ‘covered up’ this glamorous” to “She’s a whole vibe.” While one fan summed it up best: “She could rock a potato sack and still have us all stunned.”
Between her CFDA slay, her new Reebok shoe deal, and her upcoming season in the new Unrivaled 3×3 league founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, Angel Reese is taking over 2024 like a last-second game-winning shot. The message is clear: whether it’s on the court or the red carpet, Reese is a force of nature
