Angel Reese and Gabby Thomas may be best recognized for attaining champion status in their respective sports, basketball and track, but the two are venturing further into fashion territory as they share the coveted Vogue cover star spot for the fashion bible's Winter issue.

Randallstown native Angel Reese graced the cover of Vogue’s winter issue in a story about the fashion industry’s recent love affair with the sports world.

Angel Reese celebrated her role as Vogue magazine’s latest cover model by shutting down trolls who recently criticized her outfit choices. On Wednesday (January 6) the Chicago Sky player promoted the cover on X, writing: “COVERGIRL.” In a follow-up tweet, the WNBA star added: “I ‘covered up’ and gave y’all COVERGIRL [kiss emoji].”

Angel Reese clapped back at critics with the reveal of her Vogue cover. On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the Chicago Sky forward posted to X, writing, “I ‘covered up’ and gave y’all COVERGIRL.” Reese’s cover marks the first time a professional basketball player had a solo cover with the publication.

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese's interest in fashion hasn't ended after attending the 2024 Met Gala or the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Reese

In the new edition, Reese addresses the chatter surrounding her love of basketball and fashion, explaining why it will always be both for her. After the cover reveal, she also dropped a seven-word tweet with a clever play on words that trolled her haters or anyone with something to say about what she wears.

Gabby Thomas, and 2025 is starting out with a bang for her with a “dream” cover photo shoot for Vogue magazine. The three-time gold medalist at the 2024 Olympics Games in Paris showed her style throughout the year with viral looks like her Daisy Dukes and cowboy boots at ESPN’s College GameDay,

Vogue taps Black athletes Angel Reese, Gabby Thomas and Frances Tiafoe to showcase the “perfect marriage” between sports and fashion.

WNBA star Angel Reese explained her love for basketball and fashion to the fashion bible, where she made the cover for the first time.

Vogue magazine revealed its cover model for the 2025 winter edition: WNBA superstar Angel Reese. In an edition focusing on the rise of fashion in sports - especially in the pre-game walkouts - Vogue spoke with a number of athletes including Reese,

Gabby Thomas and Angel Reese cover Vogue. For the Winter 2025 cover of Vogue, track and field Olympian Gabby Thomas