Kelsey Plum’s Confidence Shines on the Court and in the Tunnel as Aces Chase Three-Peat
“As an athlete, I’m always trying to evolve. Same goes for my fashion sense.”
The WNBA tunnel was deemed an official fashion destination by Vogue in May of 2024, and the hottest runway of the year by Harper’s Bazaar.
While it may seem like a dash of title-friendly hyperbole, the point stands as the surge of attention to tunnel walk style in the WNBA this season is undeniable and, frankly, well deserved.
“It’s one thing to have money but it’s another to have style.” Kelsey Plum who has been central in the tunnel walk conversation, told Complex.
“I think fashion is a great way to express yourself and it’s been cool to see how much the W[NBA] has blown up in the fashion sense.”
Her excitement for the recognition that players are getting on their pre-game style is palpable.
“They’ve always been there so it’s cool to see it being highlighted,” said the three-time WNBA All-Star. “These women are beautiful, they’re sexy, and they have a great sense of themselves. And now people are like, ‘whoa, look at these gorgeous women– dang!’”
With the help of acclaimed stylist Sydney Bordonaro, Kelsey’s outfits are crafted to foreshadow the action ahead. “I think it depends game to game,” she explained.
“I definitely love the all-blacks and just [showing up] in full killer-mode because you’re going to play basketball and I’m a competitor, so you’ll probably see a lot more of the edgier fits for playoffs and bigger games.”
For the recent launch of her partnership with Smartwater
Kelsey teamed up with renowned designer and stylist Brittany Hampton to piece together a look for the campaign.
“This was the first look that we’ve done together,” the two-time WNBA champion said. “But I know for me, I like trying out new things and working with new people, and new ideas– I think that’s what fashion is, right? It’s always evolving, always changing, so we’ll see where it goes.”
