Sophie Cunningham Stuns in Vogue’s Dazzling 2025 Fashion Spread
In a breathtaking reveal that has WNBA fans and fashion enthusiasts buzzing, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham unveiled a jaw-dropping photoshoot in Vogue’s June 2025 issue, leaving her athletic persona behind for a glamorous transformation. Far from the sweat-soaked jerseys and hardwood grit, Cunningham’s images radiate elegance and audacity, cementing her as a style icon. The spread, teased on X with #SophieVogue trending at over 3 million posts, has fans stunned and exhilarated, proclaiming her “a vision beyond the court.”
Cunningham, 28, known for her fiery play and bold pregame outfits, traded her No. 8 Fever jersey for high fashion in a shoot lensed by Annie Leibovitz at a Malibu estate. The cover, a close-up of Cunningham in a sheer Dior gown with diamond-encrusted Chopard jewelry, captures her piercing gaze and sun-kissed glow. Inside, she channels Old Hollywood in a scarlet Versace dress, lounges in a tailored Gucci suit, and stuns in a feathered Chanel couture piece, each look accentuating her toned physique and magnetic charisma. “This was my chance to show another side of me,” Cunningham told Vogue. “On the court, I’m a fighter. Here, I’m fearless in a different way.”
The shoot, styled by Tonne Goodman, draws inspiration from Cunningham’s Missouri roots and taekwondo black belt discipline, blending rugged Americana with haute couture. One standout image features her in a Ralph Lauren leather jacket and cowboy hat, posed atop a vintage pickup truck—a nod to her viral 2025 cowgirl bikini post that screamed “Hot Cowgirl Summer.” Fans on X erupted, with one user gushing, “Sophie in Vogue is EVERYTHING! From flagrant fouls to fashion queen!” Another posted, “This is NOT the Sophie who yeeted Jacy Sheldon. Iconic glow-up!”
The feature comes at a pivotal moment for Cunningham, who joined the Fever in February 2025 after six seasons with the Phoenix Mercury. Her on-court tenacity, including a controversial $400 fine for a flagrant foul defending Caitlin Clark against the Connecticut Sun on June 17, 2025, has made her a polarizing figure. Yet, her off-court flair—think Love Island-inspired dresses and sold-out No. 8 jerseys—has won her a legion of fans. Vogue’s profile dives into this duality, quoting Fever teammate Lexie Hull: “Sophie’s a beast in the game and a star in the spotlight. These photos? Pure fire.”
The magazine’s release sparked a frenzy, with copies selling out in major cities and digital subscriptions spiking. WNBA stars chimed in, with Clark commenting on Instagram, “Okay, Soph, save some slay for the rest of us!” Critics, however, revived old debates about Cunningham’s polarizing persona, citing her alleged 2024 Trump Jr. post and a Change.org petition accusing her of “misconduct.” She brushed off the noise, telling Vogue, “I play hard, love bold, and live unapologetically. Hate it or love it, I’m me.”
As the Fever gear up for their next game, Cunningham’s Vogue moment has redefined her narrative. From tunnel walk fashion shows to magazine covers, she’s proving female athletes can dominate both sports and style. Her photoshoot, a dazzling departure from her competitive edge, has fans clamoring for more. Whether she’s sinking threes or serving looks, Cunningham’s star is soaring, and the world can’t look away.