21 Times Celebrities Nailed the Art of Sporty Fashion

When it comes to sporty fashion, celebrities have totally nailed the art of making athletic-inspired outfits look totally chic. Over the years, a number of stars have put high-fashion stamps on sporty staples—whether it’s basketball jerseys, ski pants, or Nascar racing jackets. And what better time to revisit some of these unexpectedly-cool fashion moments than now? After all, Vogue World Paris is coming up this weekend on June 23, when the special Vogue production will see different sports (including cycling, gymnastics, tennis, and fencing) paired with a different decade in French fashion, going back to the 1920s.

Some of the unforgettable sporty looks that made our list? Back in 2001, Destiny’s Child performed at the NBA Finals halftime show wearing custom cropped NBA jerseys. Cut to 2003, and Mariah Carey attended a Daytona 500 event in a custom racing-themed catsuit. The celebrity approach to sportswear is clear: Don’t be afraid to crop or raise the hemline of an athletic design—and maybe add a sky-high heel, too.

More recently, at the 2021 Met Gala, Ciara paid homage to her football-player husband Russel Wilson’s in a green, sequined Dundas gown emblazoned with his number (3). This past year, Zendaya also made waves throughout her Challengers press tour, where she and stylist Law Roach delivered several fresh takes on tennis style. Did you catch her custom Loewe tennis ball heels? Talk about a total fashion serve!

Below, see 21 times celebrities nailed the art of sporty fashion.