The Orange carpet ceremony isn’t just a red carpet knockoff; it marks the beginning of something new. It is the celebration of individuality, fashion, and the raw anticipation of athletes about to change the game. Think Caitlin Clark strutting in Prada last year or Angel Reese slaying in a hooded Bronx and Banco gown—walks that screamed, “I’ve arrived.”
Kimberly Steward, who styles Napheesa Collier, lives to “push the envelope,” while Marisa Ripepi, Alyssa Thomas’ stylist, swears by building on a player’s core vibe before going wild with color or cut. Whether a one-time glam session or a season-long partnership, the Orange Carpet is where fashion meets fire. And for fans, since the past two years, it’s a front-row seat to history in the making.
Come 2025, and the stakes are higher with UConn’s Paige Bueckers projected as the No. 1 pick and the Golden State…
