The WNBA tunnel has become one of the most influential fashion spaces in sports. What starts as a walk from the parking garage to the locker room now generates viral moments, brand partnerships, and endless conversations about player style. Fans know the athletes wearing the looks, but they don’t always know the stylists behind them. From veterans like Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, and Brittney Sykes to rising stars like Azzi Fudd and Hailey Van Lith. In 2026, the league’s fashion evolution is being shaped by a growing group of creative professionals working behind the scenes. In Part One of this series, we’re highlighting five stylists helping define what WNBA tunnel style looks like today.
Christal A. Williams → Brittney Sykes
Brittney Sykes is quietly putting together one of the strongest tunnel style seasons in the league, and stylist Christal A. Williams has been part of that evolution. One of the standout looks featured Sykes in a cream and green floral crocodile polo paired with green Lacoste pants, finished with orange accessories and matching Runway sneakers. The fit felt athletic, bold in the right places, and completely aligned with Sykes’ personality on and off the court.
What works about the pairing is the balance. The looks still feel rooted in Brittney’s energy instead of chasing trends for the sake of virality. That’s usually when athlete styling works best.
Lola Styling → Temi Fagbenle
Lola Faleti and Temi Fagbenle have become one of the most creatively interesting pairings in the WNBA.
Temi’s style feels experimental in a way that still feels approachable. Texture, tailoring, layered silhouettes, denim, lace, oversized proportions. The fits consistently feel considered without trying too hard.
Lola has spoken openly about styling through feeling and identity instead of simply assembling clothes, a philosophy she discussed during her appearance on Tunnel Fits Podcast. You can see that approach throughout Temi’s tunnel presence. The looks always feel like they belong to her.
Kiarra Looks → Alysha Clark
Kiarra Looks’ work with Alysha Clark is a reminder that great styling doesn’t always have to be loud.
The pairing is built on elevated basics, strong outerwear, luxury accessories, and silhouettes that feel polished without losing personality. Nothing feels overdone, which is exactly why the looks stand out.
What makes the pairing work is clarity. You know exactly who Alysha Clark is when she walks into the arena. The clothes support that story instead of trying to become it.
Kimberly Steward → Napheesa Collier
Napheesa Collier is still working her way back from injury, which means fans haven’t seen the full volume of tunnel looks they might during a typical season. Even so, the aesthetic remains clear.
Stylist Kimberly Steward has helped shape a look built on consistency. Coordinated separates, neutral color palettes, relaxed tailoring, and Jordan pieces have become recurring elements in Collier’s tunnel wardrobe. As a Jordan athlete, she has a strong foundation to build around, often incorporating the brand naturally into her looks.
For now, Phee is bringing comfort to the sideline. We can’t wait to see what she and Steward have in store when she returns to the court.
Joi → Te-Hina Paopao & Tyasha Harris
Joi is one of the stylists to watch in women’s basketball.
Known for her work with Te-Hina Paopao and Tyasha Harris, Joi approaches styling as more than just putting together outfits. During her appearance on Tunnel Fits Podcast, she spoke about helping athletes develop their personal style and build confidence in how they present themselves off the court.
That perspective feels especially relevant as more players enter the league with established audiences, NIL experience, and growing personal brands. While her client list continues to grow, Joi has expressed a desire to work with more rookies, helping them establish their style identity and personal brand from the beginning of their professional careers.
The WNBA’s style ecosystem is bigger than most fans realize, and we’ve only scratched the surface. Stylists are helping athletes build confidence, establish personal brands, and tell stories long before they step onto the court.
Part Two is already in the works and will highlight more of the creatives shaping tunnel culture across the league.
Several of the stylists featured here have already appeared on Tunnel Fits Podcast, with more interviews on the way. If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to the Tunnel Fits Podcast on YouTube to hear directly from the stylists, athletes, and creatives helping define the intersection of women’s basketball and fashion.
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