April’s Tunnel ‘Fits we can’t stop thinking about — Andscape

I’m reintroducing myself to wrestling because I had no idea there were levels of Real Housewives-esque drama and hyper-femininity within the sport. Enter Jade Cargill, who won a crucial match against rival Naomi at WrestleMania and then showed up to the post-match show wearing a light blue sleeveless pantsuit that shows off her muscular physique but is practical with the stirrups (to keep the pants pulled tight). But we must have a moment for the over-the-top voluminous organza jacket. So, yeah, I’m locked in.

Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff is the latest face to front the collaboration between New Balance and designer Miuccia Prada’s more spirited, whimsical Miu Miu brand. This is such a good look for both Gauff and Prada because Miu Miu is clothing for curious and smart women. Prada is very upfront about the power of utilizing fashion politically and Gauff doesn’t shy away from vocalizing political injustices. It’s a match made for the court, and Gauff will wear the collab, which includes a custom kit she will wear at her next four matches and a reimagined version of her signature Coco CG2 shoe.

Kiki Iriafen

Earlier this month, when USC standout Kiki Iriafen was drafted fourth overall by the Washington Mystics. When she took the stage, she did so in a custom gown with a bronze bodice, a beautiful complement to her skin tone, a shimmering overlay of intricate beading on the skirt of the dress, designed by Nneka Alexander, a Nigerian designer.

Saniya Rivers

The Connecticut Sun rookie looked great at the WNBA Draft with her fun take on suiting. The ivory cropped, asymmetrical deconstructed blazer and suit pants with the wallet chain were good, but the real star of the look was her Birken bag painted to read “The WNBA Been Poppin” by designer Sonique Saturday and her brand, Saturday House, which creates one-off handbags for its clients. (And the sentiment is correct.)

Georgia Amoore

Russell Westbrook styled newly drafted Washington Mystics guard Georgia Amoore in a leather set — a blazer with what looks like floral appliques and a leather mini skirt with a hint of the print on her left hip — from his clothing brand, Honor The Gift. Westbrook tweeted he was inspired by Amoore and all the women chasing greatness. He said the collab is more than style; it’s about the journey. The brand currently sells “Honor Women” T-shirts for $65, and proceeds support mentoring non-profit Play Like a Girl.

A’ja Wilson

As we gear up for the first Monday in May, where sports and fashion collide with the Met Gala and its theme: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” and the dress code is “Tailored for You.” To gear up for the fundraiser, Vogue and GQ teamed up (get it — heh) to celebrate Black Dandyism and the evolution of Black style through tailoring with this spread featuring Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson in a burnt yellow velvet shirt, white button-down shirt with an exaggerated collar, and an oversized rosebud. Quite dandy, if you ask me.

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Lewis Hamilton for Vogue

Speaking of Vogue, its May issue has four different commemorative covers to coincide with the Met Gala. Rapper A$AP Rocky, actor Coleman Domingo, designer Pharrell Williams, and Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton each have one and are all co-chairs for the night. For his cover, Hamilton wore a Ferragamo suit, Off-White bowtie, Jean Schlumberger by Tiffany & Co. earring repurposed as a brooch, and Tiffany & Co. by Elsa Peretti ring. Still, I loved that in his cover story, he remembered an old boss looking him up and down because he was in FUBU and Timbs.

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Madison Scott

Russell Westbrook wasn’t the only athlete who styled another athlete for the WNBA Draft. Notre Dame forward Liatu King styled her former teammate, guard Madison Scott, who was drafted to the Dallas Wings, in a black Amiri pantsuit and a custom-made diamond “24” pendant. King isn’t shy about her desire to move into styling, and it was nice to see the two of them share such a big moment.

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Jazz Chisolm Jr.

Baseball season is upon us, meaning New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. is back on the field and expressing himself through his cleats. His footwork is always fancy, and this custom setup based on the Japanese anime One Piece is no exception.

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LeBron’s Barbie Doll

Last but not least, we have Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ Barbie Doll, or what Mattel calls a “Barbie Kenbassador, recognizing his positive impact on culture, style, and community.” I’m particularly fond of the pants rolled above the ankles just so.

Channing Hargrove is a senior writer at Andscape covering fashion. That’s easier than admitting how strongly she identifies with the lyrics “Single Black female addicted to retail.”