Angel Reese keeps setting new standards. Today, the Chicago Sky star unveiled her latest power move—becoming the first female athlete to wear her own signature shoe on the cover of Vogue.
Angel Reese’s Vogue: Australia digital cover comes months after the athlete became the first professional athlete to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Angel Reese Sets The Standard, Becomes First Female Athlete To Wear Signature Shoe On The Cover Of Vogue
Known for pushing boundaries and thinking outside the box, Reese found a way to turn her latest Vogue spread into a marketing moment for her line with Reebok.
As seen on her Instagram and Vogue Australia, Reese poses for the cover in a ruffled white top, her braids piled into a high bun, and a pair of her “Navy Halo” signature AR1 sneakers.
“Never been done—Vogue Australia in my own signature @reebok,” Reese said in a statement sent to The Blast. “I came to stand behind Australian women’s basketball and continue growing this game globally. This is what it looks like when purpose meets the moment.”
Angel Reese Praises Shaquille O’Neal, Allen Iverson For Putting Reebok On The Map
Reese launched the first three colorways of her signature shoe with Reebok in September 2025.
“Reebok and I built something that’s true to who I am, and I hope it pushed others to stand in their power, too,” she said, according to a previous report from The Blast. “At the end of the day, it’s built for basketball — made to move and perform at the highest level.”
During her interview with Vogue, Reese also highlighted the contributions of former NBA players Shaquille O’Neal and Allen Iverson to the Boston-based sneaker company. O’Neal is President of Basketball at Reebok, while Iverson serves as Vice President of Reebok Basketball.
Both had signature shoes with the company in the past, something Reese believes helped push Reebok over the edge back in the day.
“Shaq and [fellow National Basketball Association legend] Allen Iverson did a great job of putting Reebok on the map,” she said.
Angel Reese Gets Candid About Reebok Letting Her Take Charge Of Her First Signature Shoe
Reese has been signed to Reebok since 2023, when she played basketball at O’Neal’s alma mater, Louisiana State University (LSU). But what actually led her to sign with them over other major players?
“So I had a conversation with Reebok when I signed about having a signature shoe, and I wanted to have creative control,” Reese said. “I am obviously into basketball, but I’m also into fashion, so I wanted something versatile that you can wear on and off the court.”
Reese may have accomplished exactly that, as celebrities and professional athletes alike have been spotted in the Maryland native’s designs, including Stephen Curry, Marcus Jones, Tari Eason, and her little brother, Washington Wizards player Julian Reese.
Reese Recently Launched Her SS26 Collection With Reebok
The “Navy Halo” colorway that Reese is seen posing in on the Vogue cover is just one of four recently released as part of her SS26 collection with Reebok. In addition to the aforementioned pair, Reese also released the “Gala Green,” “Unapologetically Angel,” and “Rose Dust” designs, which each carry significant meaning.
“I’ve always believed your style should match your mindset,” Reese said in a statement, according to The Blast. “Coming back to the court in these new Angel Reese 1 colorways feels powerful–each one built with intention and made to stand out.”
Reese Became The First Professional Athlete To Walk In A Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
While Reese basks in the spotlight of her latest Vogue cover, it’s clear the WNBA star has been working on expanding her modeling career since claiming a national championship in 2023.
According to The Blast, she expanded her portfolio after signing a contract with Victoria’s Secret and becoming the first professional athlete to walk in the brand’s coveted fashion show.
“I literally could not stop smiling!” Reese said about the big moment. “It’s such a surreal and full-circle moment — just last year I was in the audience manifesting being on that runway, completely inspired and in awe of all the powerful women walking down the runway, and now I get to return as an Angel. This will be an unforgettable night that I’ll forever be grateful for.”