UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers made a fashionable appearance at the 2024 ESPY Awards, wearing a lilac suit from the KidSuper fall 2024 runway. Graduating in May with a degree in human development & family sciences, Bueckers will return to the Huskies basketball team for the 2024-2025 season, but not before making a splash at New York Fashion Week. She attended shows like Tombogo, Who Decides War, and Off-White, as well as events with Nike, thanks to a deal she signed with the athletics giant last year under new NCAA rules. Styled by Brittany Hampton and glam squad Hayley Logan, Mitchell Ramazon, Meghan Nguy, and Joanna Simkin, Bueckers describes her style as a mix of masculine and feminine elements, with a love for patterns, pastels, vests, and cardigans. While she dresses lazy for class, she appreciates the opportunity to experiment with her style during fashion week.
Working closely with stylist Brittany Hampton, Bueckers enjoyed the freedom to express her personal style, which she describes as a blend of masculine and feminine elements. She is drawn to patterns, pastels, vests, and cardigans, as well as a good crop top, jacket, and pant outfit. Although she dresses lazily for class, Bueckers values the opportunity to dress up and explore different looks during New York Fashion Week. A standout moment for Bueckers during the event was attending the Tombogo show, one of the first brands Hampton dressed her in. She also had the chance to meet Off-White creative director Ib Kamara, which she describes as a memorable and inspiring experience. Additionally, she took a break from the shows to attend a New York Liberty game, where she sat with gymnast Jordan Chiles, whom she admires.
Bueckers considers her first New York Fashion Week experience to be “electric” and full of memorable moments. In addition to attending shows like Tombogo, Who Decides War, and Off-White, she also took part in events with Nike, thanks to a deal she signed with the brand last year. Throughout the week, she was styled by Brittany Hampton and glammed up by hairstylists Hayley Logan, Mitchell Ramazon, and makeup artists Meghan Nguy and Joanna Simkin. Bueckers’ style, which she describes as a blend of masculine and feminine elements, incorporates patterns, pastels, vests, and cardigans. While she typically dresses for comfort in sweatshirts and sweatpants for class, she used the opportunity of New York Fashion Week to explore different looks and push her style boundaries.
Having graduated with a degree in human development & family sciences, Bueckers will be returning to the UConn basketball team for the 2024-2025 season after making a fashionable appearance at the 2024 ESPY Awards in a lilac suit from the KidSuper fall 2024 runway. Prior to hitting the court, she attended New York Fashion Week for the first time, immersing herself in the fashion world. Throughout the week, she attended shows like Tombogo, Who Decides War, and Off-White, as well as events with Nike, thanks to an opportunity she was able to pursue under the NCAA’s new rules regarding student-athlete endorsements. Styled by Brittany Hampton and glammed up by a team of hairstylists and makeup artists, Bueckers described her style as a mix of masculine and feminine elements, with a love for patterns, pastels, vests, and cardigans. While she typically dresses for comfort in sweatshirts and sweatpants for class, she embraced the chance to experiment with her style during New York Fashion Week.
Throughout her first New York Fashion Week experience, Bueckers attended a variety of shows and events, including Tombogo, Who Decides War, and Off-White, as well as collaborations with Nike. Working with stylist Brittany Hampton, Bueckers was able to explore different facets of her personal style, which she describes as a blend of masculine and feminine elements. She gravitates towards patterns, pastels, vests, and cardigans, and enjoys putting together outfits featuring a good crop top, jacket, and pants. Despite dressing lazily for class in sweatshirts and sweatpants, Bueckers embraced the opportunity to step out of her comfort zone and try different looks during New York Fashion Week. Memorable moments for her included attending the Tombogo show, meeting Off-White creative director Ib Kamara, and taking a break from shows to attend a New York Liberty game and sit with gymnast Jordan Chiles, whom she admires.
