06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Breanna Stewart's Met Gala look gets LGBTQ+ praise from WNBA star Sydney Colson
Sydney Colson and Breanna Stewart. Image via: @wnba and @breannastewart30
Breanna Stewart and other WNBA stars shine at the met gala ahead of 2025 season
Breanna Stewart made a powerful fashion statement at the 2025 Met Gala, turning heads and capturing hearts with an outfit that resonated far beyond the red carpet. The New York Liberty star wore a sharply tailored, all white tuxedo ensemble inspired by the cult-classic film The First Wives Club, earning applause from fans and fellow WNBA players, including Indiana Fever guard Sydney ColsonSydney Colson, who's also part of the LGBTQ+ community, shared a photo of Stewart on X with the caption, "The lesbian representation we needed in the final scene of First Wives Club.' The post quickly went look featured a low-cut tuxedo jacket, wide-leg trousers, a long overcoat, square-toe boots, and a crisp fedora. It paid homage to a powerful moment in pop culture history while also spotlighting authentic queer representation in sports and fashion. Stewart, who is married to a former WNBA player, Marta Xargay Casademont, continues to use her platform to support and elevate LGBTQ+ Stewart wasn't the only WNBA player to make waves at the Met Gala. Angel Reese and Sabrina Ionescu also attended, with Reese serving on the host committee. The appearance of multiple WNBA stars at such a high-profile fashion event shows how the league's influence continues to expand off the Stewart is gearing up for her ninth WNBA season, having re-signed with the Liberty for a one-year deal. She averaged 20.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists last season, leading New York to its first-ever championship appearance. During training camp, she emphasized the team's focus, "We talked about being consistently great night in and night out, and that starts with building great habits.'Both Stewart and Colson are set to return to action on May 17. Stewart and the Liberty will face the Las Vegas Aces, while Colson and the Indiana Fever will take on Angel Reese's Chicago Sky. With strong fashion statements and bolder on-court ambitions, the WNBA stars are set to shine in every Read: Met Gala 2025: Serena Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Simone Biles dazzle as athletes walk down red carpet in picture
