In the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, Sha’Carri Richardson wore a customized Nike Dunk corset during Team USA Basketball’s gold medal-winning game against Jimmy Fallon.
When Sha’Carri Richardson was at the men’s basketball final of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris on Saturday, she gave corsetry a sporting twist.
The track and field standout chose a bespoke top made of earth-toned Nike Dunks by FriskMeGood. She earned her first Olympic gold medal for the women’s 4 x 100 meters relay on Friday. Upcycling sneakers into clothes is Cierra Boyd’s specialty. She has dressed celebrities like Cardi B and GloRilla in the past.
Richardson accessorized the corset with a denim outfit that included carpenter pants and a cropped jacket, evoking workwear. She added a crimson Louis Vuitton Speedy as an accessory, created by Pharrell Williams, the brand’s current creative director of menswear.
Throughout the game, in which Team USA won the men’s basketball gold medal for the fifth time in a row, the athlete was seated next to Carmelo Anthony and Jimmy Fallon.
Sankara Turé and Khalilah Beavers, stylists, planned Richardson’s unique appearance for the event.Turé is well-known for her collaborations with Jermaine Dupri, Saweetie, and Lil Jon; Beavers’ clientele also includes NBA player Jimmy Butler and Anthony..
In addition, Richardson unveiled a fresh manicure after changing them multiple times throughout the 2024 Games. This time, she went for a lengthy manicure with orange and black tips that looked like tigers.
Richardson’s nails were adorned with jewels in the shape of a Hamsa and Olympic rings for her race in which she took home the gold medal.
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