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Wizards Rip the Runway in Charity Fashion Show

Washington Wizards players hit the runway for a night of fashion and charity
Wizards Rip the Runway in Charity Fashion Show
Wizards Rip the Runway in Charity Fashion Show

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The NBA is one of the most fashionable leagues in sports. So it only makes sense that the Washington Wizards delved into the fashion space hosting its first Style Showcase at the District Wharf Pier in Washington, D.C.

It was the perfect event for the Wizards to delve into, especially since they are a team that has Kyle Kuzma on the roster. Kuzma is known for his fashion sense and his pink sweater was a hit last season. 

With that being said, Kuzma is no stranger walking the runway and the entire Wizards roster joined him including 2023 first round draft pick Bilal Coulibaly, Jordan Poole, Corey Kispert, Deni Avdija, Daniel Gafford and Tyus Jones.

The showcase was designed in collaboration with Ean Williams of D.C. Fashion Week. This year’s showcase gave a nod to the to the District’s fashion sense, featuring some of the season’s latest styles and looks from collaborations with local artists Chris Pyrate, SOMEWHERE® and DC Proper, as well as from designers showing their latest collections at D.C. Fashion Week.

“This is my second season collaborating with the Washington Wizards and I love where it's going!” said local artist/designer Chris Pyrate. “Being able to add my artistic touch and fashion perspective to my home team is second to none! D.C. has always been a trendsetter so to get to highlight D.C. style and its evolution with the Wizards is going to be fun for sure!”

It was a great night of networking, food, and fashion. Proceeds from the event benefited the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Foundation.


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Carita Parks
CARITA PARKS

Carita Parks is the founder and editor-in-chief of Double Take Sports, an online sports platform featuring in-depth feature interviews, personal athlete stories, game analysis, and inside access to top sporting events. As a credentialed sports journalist, Carita has covered major events such as the NBA Draft, NBA Playoffs, WNBA Draft, WNBA Finals, Super Bowl, NFL Draft, NFL Honors, and more. Her current work includes regular coverage of the NFL, WNBA, and NBA, including the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, and Washington Commanders. Carita’s articles and interviews have appeared on a variety of platforms including USA Today’s CommandersWire and more. Throughout her journey as a reporter, Carita has interviewed many prestigious names in sports and entertainment to include: John Wall, Bradley Beal, Kyle Kuzma, Natasha Cloud, Elena Delle Donne, Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey, Patrick Mahomes, Jemele Hill, and Snoop Dogg.  As a sports insider, Carita has been invited to provide expert analysis on podcasts, radio, and television shows. She also co-hosts a ‘The Triple W,’ an all female Wizards podcast, and a DC sports podcast called ‘The Breakdown.' Carita has a Bachelor of Science in Communications and Masters in Business Administration. She is a member of Women in Sports and Events – DC Chapter and the National Association of Black Journalists. 

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