The Best ESPY Fashion Moments Through the Years

From Ciara and Russel Wilson to Jordan Clarkson, these athletes showed up and showed out

Published

July 12, 2023

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The ESPYs are tonight and we can’t wait to see what our favorite athletes and celebrities wear! Let’s take a look at the best fits we’ve seen from attendees since 1993. Who’s ensemble is your favorite?

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2016- Russel Wilson and Ciara

1999- Lynn Whitfield

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2022- Aaron Donald and Erica Donald

2014- Colin Kaepernick

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1993- Halle Berry

2000- Michael Jordan

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2003- Vivica A. Fox

2022- Diamond DeShields

2006- Mariah Carey

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2006- Ludacris

2009- Kobe and Vanessa Bryant

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2022- Joe Haden

1999- Beverly Peele

2001- Tiger Woods

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2006- Sanaa Lathan

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2007- Shaquille O’Neal

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2006- Janet Jackson

2008- Candace Parker

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2015- Mo’ne Davis

2009- Samuel L. Jackson

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2016- Jordan Clarkson

2018- Sloane Stephens

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2009- Serena Williams

2022- Allyson Felix

2002- Snoop Dogg

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