They’ve dressed Angel Reese, Sue Bird, Breanna Stewart, and so many other high-profile sports superstars.
They’re the reason tunnel walks are dripping in Dries.
And here, they break down what it takes to create those winning looks.
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Celebrities have the red carpet.
And athletesthey have the tunnel walk.
Like most expressive fashion movements, pre-game peacocking was born from rebellion.
While restrictive, the dress code also begot a personal style phenomenon within the league.
That’s literally how [my styling career] started.
I had no clue what I was doing.
I asked Jewell, “What do you want?
How do we do this?
What’s the budget?
How much money do you want to give me?
Everything blossomed from there.
Respectfully, I know what the fuck I’m doing now.
But I had to learn and wouldn’t have unless I got thrown into the fire.
Rae Burrell, Cameron Brink, and Chelsea Gray walking the WNBA tunnels in looks styled by Bordonaro.
The busy schedule of a stylist: It’s nonstop.
I haven’t been home in a month.
I started in New York City shopping for Marina Mabrey, and then went to Chicago for her fitting.
Im in Los Angeles now, working with Cameron Brink and Rae Burrell.
I had some good years and some not-so-good yearsI tore out my shoulder and had a few surgeries.
At the time, Kelsey was going through a divorce.
Death had a funeral, babythat was the vibe.
Kelsey’s game was on Tuesday.
I woke early Tuesday morning and drove back to Vegas with the look.
When [Plum] put the outfit on, it fit like a glove.
We started freaking out because we knew that look wasit.
It went viral everywhere.
[Outlets likeWWD,People, andPage Sixcovered the outfit, andPlum’s Instagram postreceived over 160,000 likes.]
Two years ago, no one really gave a shit.
The money wasn’t therenothing.
Now, it’s a complete 180.
I tell my [clients]: You’re hiring me for a reason.
What are your goals behind this?
Obviously, you want to look good.
But as an athlete, you’re trying to create a brand for yourself.
That’s how the brands come flocking, which turns into brand deals.
Rachel was working with LeBron James then, and my first client as an assistant was Tina Charles.
(Crazy enough, circling back now, Tina is a current client of mine.)
It’s so interesting because now there is so much interest in the W and what they wear.
Sue Bird, Tina Charles, and Breanna Stewart in their pre-game power outfits styled by Mays.
With them, it’s like, “Okay, wegotthis.”
I need you to come get me dressed as if it’s red carpet.”
It’s really an exercise in convenience.
Since Im not there, there’s a lot of FaceTime and back-and-forth pictures.
I take a stab at keep the communication really open on game days.
Styling athletes is a different process than dressing the quote-unquote sample-size model or actor.
I’m on the constant hunt for pants that are really long.
Let’s show off your arms.
If you’re 6-foot-5, and your legs are basically 6 feet tall, let’s show them.
Now, the tunnels are their red carpets.
An assortment of Alex Morgan’s game-day style, curated by Caccamo.
The thought process behind styling a tunnel look:Weather is a huge factor.
So we have to factor in the warmer climate and choose her materials and silhouettes wisely.
That outfit was the prime example of women supporting women.
It was a moment of women really rooting for each other andliterallyhaving each other’s backs.
There was no way you could be both.
They’re being normal and humanshopping and wearing clothesjust like them.
It shows these young girls that it’s possible for you to be powerful no matter what you wear.
you could be an athlete, still be a “girl,” and appreciate clothes.
You don’t have to be either/or.
Im currently studying business marketing at Cleveland State University.
After graduating high school, I got a retail job and started styling customers and making content for TikTok.
My TikTok videos started blowing up, and each post received recognition from influencers and a couple of celebrities.
Then, Zia Cooke (point guard for the Los Angeles Sparks) reached out.
She asked me to style her for the 2023 WNBA draft, and I said yes, of course.
After that, everything just took off.
Alexandria’s work for Zia Cookein the tunnel and at the 2023 WNBA draftand Rickea Jackson.
I tweeted, “I want Angel Reese next,” and tagged her.
She responded within two hours.
I remember telling my people, “I’m definitely going to style [Reese] next.
She’s my next target.”
For Angels game against the Arkansas Razorbacks earlier this year, we were really having fun.
Believe it or not, the bag is from H&M.
I want their fans to go and buy the look, too.
Lets see howyourock it.
The next client targets shes manifesting:I would love to work withShaCarri RichardsonandJuJu Watkinsnext.
You have to do that research on your own.
I had missed it.
The timing of the games is key, too.
Every look has to go together.
She wants to be a person who can do it all.
I also have to think about her height, too, because she is a 6-foot-5 woman.
Alyssa dresses very simply and comfortably and wears only men’s clothing.
We chose her looks for May together, and she approved all of them.
I didn’t want it to be a black leather dressthat felt boring.
We had to ship everything overnight to arrive in time, but we got it all.
We did a high-knee boot and put some sunglasses on her, and DeWanna loved it.
For Alyssa, she loved what we had already planned.
More of DeWanna Bonner and Alyssa Thomas’s complementary couple style.
After that, then what?
They’re going to fashion shows, and Jalen Ramsey issigned with Gucci.
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