Sports Illustrated, one of the leading sports magazines in the world, released its second annual Fashionable 50 list, honoring fashion kings and queens among athletes.
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The editors of Sports Illustrated unveiled their second annual Fashionable 50 list.
Photo: Maria Sharapova arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Califormia, on February 27, 2017.
Photo: Maria Sharapova arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Califormia, on February 27, 2017.
The list was selected by a panel of stylists, fashion editors, executives and other influencers in the industry.
Photo: Maria Sharapova waves during a photo shoot on the roof of a hotel in Singapore on December 28, 2007.
Photo: Maria Sharapova waves during a photo shoot on the roof of a hotel in Singapore on December 28, 2007.
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Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova ranked 10th in the recent Sports Illustrated ranking of world’s most stylish athletes.
Photo: Sharapova arrives at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles on July 11, 2012.
Photo: Sharapova arrives at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles on July 11, 2012.
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“Everything looks great on the model-athlete, who's lately been acing the elusive art of casual cool street style,” the magazine’s experts admitted.
Photo: Maria Sharapova poses during an exhibition at the Rome ancient Colosseum ahead of the Italian Open tennis tournament on May 14, 2017.
Photo: Maria Sharapova poses during an exhibition at the Rome ancient Colosseum ahead of the Italian Open tennis tournament on May 14, 2017.
Photo: Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova enters the tennis court in Doha in a traditional Qatari dress during the opening ceremony of the WTA Qatar Total Open on February 18, 2008.
Alongside her brilliant tennis career, Maria Sharapova is a successful model. Her commercial endorsement deals included major brands like Porsche, Nike, Tiffany & Co, Avon, Evian, TAG Heuer and Head tennis rackets.
Photo: Sharapova poses with the Porsche 911 RSR as it is unveiled at the Automobility LA Press & Trade Days and Connected Car Expo ahead of the 2016 LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, on November 16, 2016.
Photo: Sharapova poses with the Porsche 911 RSR as it is unveiled at the Automobility LA Press & Trade Days and Connected Car Expo ahead of the 2016 LA Auto Show in Los Angeles, California, on November 16, 2016.
The five-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1 also owns her own gummy sweet brand, Sugarpova, launched in 2012 and sold in 22 countries.
Photo: Sharapova before the Chanel 2016 Spring/Summer ready-to-wear collection fashion show at the Grand Palais in Paris on October 6, 2015.
Photo: Sharapova before the Chanel 2016 Spring/Summer ready-to-wear collection fashion show at the Grand Palais in Paris on October 6, 2015.
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Photo: Sharapova arrives at the 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target launch event at Spring Studio in New York on September 5, 2013.
On the red carpet, the Russian tennis star opts for bold, powerful pieces that complement her 1.88 meter frame, Sports Illustrated wrote.
Photo: Maria Sharapova arrives for the Costume Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York.
Photo: Maria Sharapova arrives for the Costume Institute Benefit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2016 in New York.
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Photo: Maria Sharapova arrives at the 2013 Vanity Fair Oscars Viewing and After Party at the Sunset Plaza Hotel in West Hollywood, California, on February 24, 2013.
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Photo: Maria Sharapova prepares to serve to Late Show host David Letterman who played with comedian Billy Crystal while taping a segment for his show on the street outside Late Show studios in New York on April 21, 2008.
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No matter what, Maria dresses for the occasion and seems to draw inspiration from the city she's in, the magazine’s editors noted.
Photo: Sharapova poses for a photo on August 22, 2007, ahead of the 2007 US Open, in the Nike crystal encrusted tennis dress inspired by the New York City skyline.
Photo: Sharapova poses for a photo on August 22, 2007, ahead of the 2007 US Open, in the Nike crystal encrusted tennis dress inspired by the New York City skyline.
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Photo: Maria Sharapova arrives at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, California, on February 28, 2016.
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The ninth place in the Sports Illustrated list of the world’s most stylish athletes went to Andre Iguodala, an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association.
Photo: Andre Iguodala (left) poses with his new jersey as Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers (right) looks on after Iguodala was introduced by the NBA basketball team at a press conference in Oakland, California, on July 11, 2013.
Photo: Andre Iguodala (left) poses with his new jersey as Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers (right) looks on after Iguodala was introduced by the NBA basketball team at a press conference in Oakland, California, on July 11, 2013.
Lewis Hamilton’s style secured him the eighth place in the ranking.
Photo: British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton poses for a photo on the red carpet of the 69th Cannes Film Festival in France on May 18, 2016.
Photo: British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton poses for a photo on the red carpet of the 69th Cannes Film Festival in France on May 18, 2016.
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Chicago Bulls shooting guard Dwyane Wade took the seventh spot in the Fashionable 50 list.
Photo: American professional basketball player Dwyane Wade smiles as he arrives at American Airlines Arena for an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami on November 10, 2016.
Photo: American professional basketball player Dwyane Wade smiles as he arrives at American Airlines Arena for an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami on November 10, 2016.
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Henrik Lundqvist, a professional ice hockey goaltender from Sweden who plays for the New York Rangers of the National Hockey League, was ranked was ranked sixth.
Photo: Lundqvist attends the BODY at ESPYs party held at Milk Studios in Los Angeles on July 14, 2015.
Photo: Lundqvist attends the BODY at ESPYs party held at Milk Studios in Los Angeles on July 14, 2015.
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The fifth world’s most stylish athlete is another NBA’s living legend, LeBron James who is the Cleveland Cavaliers’ No. 23.
Photo: American professional basketball player LeBron James accepts the award for best male athlete at the ESPY Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on July 13, 2016.
Photo: American professional basketball player LeBron James accepts the award for best male athlete at the ESPY Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on July 13, 2016.
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Eighteen-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer rocks the fourth place in the list of fashion kings and queens among athletes.
Photo: Swiss professional tennis player Roger Federer arrives with his trophy for the Champions Dinner at The Guildhall in London on July 16, 2017.
Photo: Swiss professional tennis player Roger Federer arrives with his trophy for the Champions Dinner at The Guildhall in London on July 16, 2017.
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Another “queen of the court,” the younger of the Williams sisters, rocketed to the third place in the list. Serena remains stylish and wears heels even throughout her pregnancy. “Strong isn’t just sexy, it’s incredibly chic in Serena Williams’ case. Power is her style statement, and everything flows from that,” Sports Illustrated style judges issued their verdict.
Photo: American professional tennis player Serena Williams attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala in New York on May 1, 2017.
Photo: American professional tennis player Serena Williams attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala in New York on May 1, 2017.
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Victor Cruz, American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League, holds the “silver” for his sense of style.
Photo: Victor Cruz (left) and Shay Mitchell attend the Philipp Plein show during Fashion Week in New York on February 13, 2017.
Photo: Victor Cruz (left) and Shay Mitchell attend the Philipp Plein show during Fashion Week in New York on February 13, 2017.
And the fashion king of the Sports Illustrated ranking is Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook! “He’s the most provocative, eccentric, enigmatic dresser and player in the NBA,” the magazine’s experts admitted.
Photo: American professional basketball player Russell Westbrook poses for photos with his 2017 NBA most valuable player award during the 2017 NBA Awards at Basketball City at Pier 36. Mandatory in New York on June 26.
Photo: American professional basketball player Russell Westbrook poses for photos with his 2017 NBA most valuable player award during the 2017 NBA Awards at Basketball City at Pier 36. Mandatory in New York on June 26.
