Skylar Diggins-Smith brought some serious strength and style to the WNBA tunnel last night.
For her final fashionable entrance of the regular season, the athlete and style icon debuted a look that had everyone double-tapping—a one-of-a-kind protein puffer jacket made from 422 grams of protein sourced from real dairy milk. Yes, you read that right…talk about a power move.
Designed in partnership with Milk and the experimental design minds at Fonco Studios, and styled by Sydnee Paige, the bold piece was more than just outerwear that turned heads.
It set the tone for a high-stakes night, as the Storm hosted the Golden State Valkyries on Sept. 9 and clinched their playoff spot with a 74-73 win. The matchup was a nail-biter from start to finish, with both teams neck and neck for much of the 40 minutes. Diggins-Smith logged 28 minutes on the floor, closing with 10 points, six assists and four rebounds.
“Protein is everywhere right now, but milk has always been the original source and what I rely on every day for strength and recovery,” the 35-year-old tells SI Swimsuit ahead of the game. “I was excited about the possibility of turning this concept into something that I can wear—it’s performance in every sense.”
