Anna Wintour has long been a champion of merging the worlds of sports and fashion through the iconic cover of Vogue. Over the years, she has showcased remarkable athletes such as Marion Jones, LeBron James, Naomi Osaka, Simone Biles, and Coco Gauff. Notably, Serena Williams has graced the cover four times, marking her influence in both sports and fashion. The upcoming Winter 2025 issue will feature American basketball sensation Angel Reese and track star Gabby Thomas, both photographed by the talented Norman Jean Roy. Angel Reese dazzles in a striking ruby red Versace outfit, expertly styled by Julia Sarr-Jamois, while Gabby Thomas is captured in a sophisticated black and white ensemble featuring a chic fringed top from Sportmax and stylish Tory Burch footwear, styled by Yohana Lebasi.

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“NO! We only like fashion with sports when models and a few celebrities do editorials inspired by sports practices,” declared DK92 with a hint of frustration.

“Oh no. I was dreaming of some movie star on the cover, like Demi, Angelina or Pamela,” lamented forum member jeje10, expressing disappointment in the choice of athletes.

“I don’t know anything about women’s basketball but it’s surprising that Vogue didn’t pick Caitlin Clark, I thought she was supposed to be the big star?” quizzed Marc10, highlighting the unexpected choice.

Ivancica expressed her opinion: “I like Gabby Thomas, but not this cover, unfortunately!” showcasing her mixed feelings about the feature.

“I couldn’t care less about a sports cover but I don’t mind the first one with Angel Reese. I like the color scheme and styling,” admired kokobombon, appreciating the aesthetics.

“The Angel Reese cover is the strongest out of the two. It doesn’t rock my world but it feels… fierce(?). I like the coloring, the stare (despite the weird-looking eyes), the movement of the hair, and how Reese is wearing that Versace. Overall, it’s strong and commanding,” commented vogue28, emphasizing the power of the imagery.

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Discover more captivating images of Angel Reese and Gabby Thomas from the Vogue Winter 2025 cover shoot and join the lively conversation surrounding their groundbreaking feature, here.