The helmets, gloves, cleats, and jerseys have come off and the athletes have stepped up to the plate of another game...the fashion game.
They have traded in their athletic gear to rock the suits, tuxes, dresses, and stilettos. The men brought their A game to this years red carpet. From 2013 NBA Champions Miami Heats' D. Wade with his black tux, bow tie, and scarf, paired with Balenciaga Red Arena Black top sneakers to former boxing champion Sugar Shane Mosley in his peach/coral button down dress shirt, white slacks, and cream snakeskin dress shoes, the fellas were definitely dressed to impress.
The ladies did not disappoint either. They showed up and showed out on the ESPY red carpet as well. From actress Gabrielle Union and her Marc Bauwer plunging neckline black and silver embellished thigh high dress to Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas with her black bustier dress with the slit on the side, the ladies most certainly got it in last night.
Many designers headed up the red carpet at the ESPY's but Dolce and Gabbana was absolutely giving them all a run for their money last night. The men and women were blazing the fashion trail in the hottest runway styles and fashion trends of the year.
Old and new school athletes alike have agents and managers to handle negotiations and business but their glam squads and stylist positively played their positions last night and killed the red carpet.
There were, however, some that slipped a little and left much to be desired but for the most part the athletes, their spouses, actors, singers, and rappers absolutely set the red carpet on fire.
That goes to show you that not only do the athletes like to work and play hard at their individual sports but they also like to be on top of their fashion game as well and we loved every minute of it.
Dee PoeticMamii
