2025 WNBA Draft: Who had the most effective matches?

The WNBA Draft introduced the entire latest rookies to the orange carpet, and (to nobody’s shock) they SLAYED. The WNBA has grow to be a hotspot of style and tradition, and the incoming draftees supplied a reminder of that with their outfits at Monday evening’s occasion. They have been wanting GOOD for his or her large evening.

The WNBA introduced its new partnership with Coach Monday morning as properly, and didn’t waste any time together with the model in it’s draft evening festivities. Not solely was the orange carpet sponsored by Coach, however most of the outfits have been styled by the model as properly. The designer may also function the “official purse associate of the WNBA” transferring ahead.

There have been a number of completely different themes to the draftees outfits, so let’s check out a few of the most gorgeous matches amongst them.

She’s the Diamond of the Season – Sparkles!

Paige Bueckers, styled by Coach

It’s laborious to inform within the pictures, however Paige Bueckers was glowing in head-to-toe customized Coach. The black and brown micro checkered design was dripping in stones, and included an identical jacket, vest and pants. She carried a black leather-based Coach bag to match black leather-based sneakers, and wore combined steel jewellery and equipment. Her signature braids have been taken out to let her blonde locks fall free and wavy.

The entire look was a mixture of classic menswear and female glittery glam — an announcement to Bueckers’s trademark androgynous fashion decisions. She regarded comfy and radiant with pure make-up. Slam dunk!

THEN, Paige went and adjusted her match (the Rickea Jackson transfer), heading to her draft desk in a unique swimsuit. She went with an all black, extra fitted however nonetheless outsized swimsuit.

The lapels of her swimsuit have been nonetheless sparkly to match her glittery vibe and he or she opted to tug her hair again right into a half-up half half-down look, extra basic Paige. It was nonetheless so glam and SO Paige, becoming the fashion of the primary look however in a impartial black.

Hailey Van Lith, styled by Coach

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Hailey Van Lith was the image of elegant enjoyable in just a little black costume designed by Coach. She informed reporters on the orange carpet that she wished a classic look, working with the designers to combine a number of completely different kinds collectively. It was one other absolutely sparkly look, with sheer patterned sleeves and a sweetheart neckline.

Van Lith paired the costume with a pair of basic platform heels and a leather-based coach bag. Easy to go together with the busy patterns and sparkle of her costume. Monochromatic in black, which gorgeously contrasted her blonde hair — which was blown out and pulled to the aspect with two silver Coach barrettes.

Her make-up was principally easy, with a smoky eye and contoured cheek. The entire look was a combination between magnificence and joyfulness. She additionally known as it a “school funeral” outfit, iconic.

Kiki Iriafen

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Kiki Iriafen is the MOMENT. She stepped onto that carpet in a gold flooring size robe with a leg slit and a shoulder accent — and left ZERO crumbs. The look was created by Nigerian designer Nneka Alexander, and was aimed to pay tribute to Iriafen’s Nigerian tradition

The gold skirt is completely accented by the bronze corset and Nigerian beads, and he or she accessorized with orange earrings and an orange bracelet. The beads and stones depart her wanting like a shimmering goddess, and her lengthy blonde locks add one other degree of glam to the entire thing.

Holding it Basic!

Dominique Malonga, styled by Louis Vuitton

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France is turning into a hotspot for growing basketball expertise, and the WNBA’s latest belle is arriving in fashion. Dominique Malonga wished to pay homage to her French roots by sporting head-to-toe Louis Vuitton. She opted for a tailor-made black swimsuit with a white shirt and clutch purse.

Going for a stacked jewellery look and an elegant pair of glasses, Malonga proves that basic won’t ever exit of fashion!

Shyanne Sellers

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Elegant glossy fits will all the time be in fashion, and Shyanne Sellers added a pop of colour to the carpet! Pairing a basic silhouette with a pair of impartial frames and a monochromatic handkerchief. The periwinkle blue makes her look radiant, and the truth that she’s dripping in Van Cleef jewellery helps to.

She seems to be comfy, elegant, and enjoyable. It’s a glance that may all the time stun on any carpet.

Sonia Citron, styled by Coach

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Sonia Citron additionally selected an all-black match, going enterprise on the highest and occasion on the underside. Her tailor-made jacket supplies a plunging neckline, each stylish and chic. She paired it with an asymmetrical skirt, and small bag.

Her hair continues on this glossy pattern by being straight, however is pulled up in a half-up, half-down look. She takes just a little little bit of a threat by sporting white socks along with her pumps, including a little bit of playfulness to the look.

It’s girly however in a woman boss on a mission form of manner. Excellent for the most important day of your profession.

Taking Runway Dangers and Making Statements

Saniya Rivers

Saniya Rivers went with a plainer sample however experimented with an uncommon silhouette — which paid off. The one-sleeve, asymmetrical jacket compliments her athletic construct, exhibiting off her muscle tissues whereas nonetheless wanting completely tailor-made to her. The white colour of the outfit contrasted along with her purple hair matches completely.

The purple and white additionally matched her bag, with the message “the WNBA been poppin” written on the aspect, the WNBA painted in purple.

Rivers commented on how she “all the time wears black” so she determined to alter it up by doing the alternative. Not solely does she look nice, however she stands out.

Azaiha James

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Azaiha James mentioned on the orange carpet she wished her draft look to be “excessive” — and it was! She went for an outsized distressed jacket and shorts combo, loafers and white socks. Her jacket was adorned with pins, buttons and chains, giving it an edge, which matched her silver jewellery.

Her hair was braided and pulled right into a excessive ponytail, and he or she completed the look off with a pair of cool sun shades.

One other “jacket-no-shirt” combo, the neckline was the proper offset to the truth that the outsized fashion of the remainder of the outfit lined her physique — it was giving distinction! The entire thing was enjoyable, fabulous, and a step exterior of the field.

Georgia Amoore, styled by Russell Westbrook

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Russell Westbrook has all the time been into style, however he’s formally taking styling shoppers now, and we aren’t mad about it. Westbrook helped Amoore put collectively an outfit that was giving black and white with a twist. The leather-based skirt was paired with an asymmetrical jacket with a floral design. The Aussie additionally wore leather-based black loafers, socks, and a white purse.

Whereas the silhouette is conventional, the print makes this a dangerous and enjoyable selection. Amoore retains it easy leaving her hair down and doing a minimal make-up look with silver jewellery. Good job Russ!

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