NBA MVP Russell Westbrook added another title to his name as he was crowned SI’s Fashion MVP at a star-filled party at Avenue in Hollywood Tuesday night. “It’s definitely an unbelievable blessing,” Westbrook told TheWrap.
“It’s important to be able to take that next jump to create your own trend, create your own step, and pave your own way to be able to that in fashion,” Westbrook said (pictured here with SI editor in chief Chris Stone).
The Oklahoma City point guard found inspiration close to home, “if my mom was in the sports world, then she’d be my style icon,” he said. “She always told me ‘go out and be yourself.’”
Golden State Warriors NBA champion Andre Iguodala said he came in what he was wearing all day, but still looked damned impressive — before (lightheartedly) calling out …
… Kyrie Irving for ignoring his texts, and them both teasing another Warriors-Cavaliers NBA Finals showdown. As for Irving, he said he gets his best style tips from his sister, Asia Irving.
Skipping interviews and heading straight to the party, Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn dazzled in a white trouser suit.
Oakland Raiders’ Michael Crabtree, who has his own clothing line, MyCoteire from Crab, says: “I feel like if I look good, I play good — on and off the field.”
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Calais Campbell now gets a little help with his wardrobe from his new wife.
“Bachelorette” Rachel Lindsay didn’t want to compete with the Sports Illustrated models so kept it simple with a very cute little black dress.
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick and fiancee Draya Michele were a formidable combo in an English countryside-designed shirt and a shimmering gold gown, respectively.
Nashville Predators defenceman P. K. Subban proved his knows his designers as much as hockey plays, telling TheWrap that is favorite is Yves Saint Laurent.
Jaguars TE Marcedes Lewis proved that he only listens to himself with it comes to fashion choices, somehow making mid-shin overalls look decidedly dapper.
“Spoils of Babylon” actor Haley Joel Osment was definitely dwarfed on the carpet by the giant athletes.
“Snowfall” actor Amin Joseph kept up with the athletes in the style stakes.
