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Angel Reese Becomes First to Wear Her Own Signature Sneaker on a Vogue Cover

The Vogue Australia feature signals a broader shift that treats performance sneakers as part of fashion culture.

Overview

  • Reese appears on a Vogue Australia digital cover wearing her Navy Halo AR1s from Reebok, marking the first time a female athlete has worn her own signature shoe on a Vogue cover.
  • She framed the moment as purpose-driven, saying she came to support Australian women's basketball and to help grow the game globally.
  • The cover extends her fashion crossover after she became the first professional athlete to walk in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show months earlier.
  • Her AR1 line launched with three colorways in September 2025, and she has said the shoe was built for basketball performance while reflecting her identity.
  • EssentiallySports spotlighted fresh fan buzz and noted Reebok's new AR1 colorway release and the rarity of WNBA signature deals, citing Rebecca Lobo's 1990s model as the last from the brand.