Sports and style have always been intertwined, but athletes across the globe are being embraced by the fashion world now more than ever. They get front-row treatment at Paris Fashion Week, attend the Met Gala, act as ambassadors for luxury brands, and even operate their own fashion labels.
And fans aren’t just paying attention to the NBA tunnel anymore. It feels as if every other sport—whether it’s baseball, football, skateboarding, or even F1—has some sort of palpable social media presence dedicated to showing off what athletes are wearing.
With the NFL regular season in full swing, the NBA season recently underway, and WNBA on the cusp of crowning its latest champion, we started thinking: Who are the best-dressed athletes right now?
We considered the following criteria: (1) Consistency: How long have they been dressing well? (2) Originality: Are they simply embracing current trends or are their fits more unique? (3) Range: Is their style versatile or do they stick to one specific aesthetic? (4) Impact: Has their fashion sense led them to other opportunities such as brand deals or collaborations? And remember: this is a ranking of who we think are the best-dressed athletes right now, not of all time.
See our picks below—do you agree?
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