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Why Milani Cosmetics Is Playing Sports

The cosmetics label is rolling out a campaign starring WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu, gymnast Jordan Chiles, volleyball player Chiaka Ogbogu and weightlifter Mattie Rogers, becoming the latest beauty label to bet on the cultural power and reach of athletes.
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WNBA player Sabrina Ionescu, gymnast Jordan Chiles, volleyball star Chiaka Ogbogu and weightlifting champion Mattie Rogers front Milani's latest campaign. (Milani)

Milani is getting into the brand-building game.

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Why Athletes Are Beauty’s Real MVPs

Gen-Z sports stars like Angel Reese and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have become unlikely ambassadors for cosmetics brands, connecting them to underserved communities. Some are even bypassing partnerships to launch beauty ventures of their own.

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Yola Mzizi
Yola Mzizi

Yola Mzizi is the Editorial Associate at The Business of Fashion (BoF). She is based in New York and provides operational support to the New York team and writes features for BoF and The Business of Beauty.

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