Angel Reese, WNBA star and fashion icon, has landed on the cover of Vogue magazine, marking another milestone in her rising career. The Chicago Sky forward, often referred to as “Bayou Barbie,” graced the cover in a stunning red Versace dress, photographed by Norman Jean Roy. Her feature highlights the intersection of sports and fashion, a space Reese has long embraced.
In her interview with Vogue, Reese spoke candidly about her dual passions. “It’s always been both: basketball and fashion,” she said. “I was always in my mom’s closet, putting on her stuff. I liked to carry a purse. Hair done. I wanted to look put together. I still do.” Reese also shared that she used to practice her runway walk while watching America’s Next Top Model, dreaming of someday strutting at Paris Fashion Week.
The Vogue feature comes as fashion brands increasingly tap athletes to represent their designs, blending performance and style. Reese’s journey mirrors this trend. Her bold pregame outfits and glamorous off-court looks have drawn both admiration and criticism, but she remains undeterred.
Angel Reese Addressing Critics
Shortly after the Vogue cover reveal on January 8, Reese took to social media to address detractors who’ve criticized her daring fashion choices. “I ‘covered up’ and gave y’all COVERGIRL,” she wrote on X (formerly Twitter), referencing past comments urging her to dress more modestly. In a separate post, she added, “Show up as yourself even if it makes other(s) uncomfortable.”
The 22-year-old’s clapback is emblematic of her approach to both basketball and life: unapologetically authentic. Reese’s fierce response comes amid her hiatus from personal social media, though she reassured fans they could follow her professional updates through the Rose Basketball Club’s accounts.
Reese’s Vogue appearance cements her place at the nexus of sports and fashion, inspiring others to embrace their unique style. Whether on the court or the runway, Reese continues to set trends and silence critics with grace and determination.