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.

Angel Reese proudly took a Vogue victory lap in front of her critics Wednesday. On the same morning Vogue revealed the Chicago Sky forward as one of its cover stars for the Winter 2025 issue, Reese celebrated the news on her social media pages with a jab at trolls.

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.

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese hit back at those who had criticized her before the WNBA star appeared on the new front cover of Vogue

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].”

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

Angel Reese starred on the Winter 2025 issue of 'Vogue', wearing a fiery Versace gown with a leg-baring twist.

Known as the Bayou Barbie, Angel Reese is recognized for her prowess on the court and her fashion choices off the hardwood. The 22-year-old Chicago Sky forward is no stranger to daring outfits that showcase her physique.

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.

Reese wore a ruched red dress on the cover and wore her hair straight with a middle part. In her cover story, she spoke about how it was always her goal to combine her love for basketball with her interest in fashion which stemmed from a young age.

Former LSU women's basketball star Angel Reese continues to climb the success ladder as one of the new cover stars of Vogue. The fashion and lifestyle publication is starting 2025 with a feature on how "sports and fashion fell in love." Also gracing the cover is gold medal Olympian sprinter Gabby Thomas.