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Allen Iverson is credited with transforming the style of the NBA. Now, players don the latest streetwear before and after games, but this was not always the case. With the advancement of social media, however, the influence of fashion trends has spread and grown at an exponential rate. Whether it’s Trae Young’s controversial fits or PJ Tucker’s insane shoe collection, the NBA is now firmly linked with the latest and greatest in fashion. While Kobe Bryant was known for many things, fashion was never really his priority. But in his absence, his daughter is taking up the mantle of fashionista.

A new trend has taken the internet by storm. Various celebrities have jumped on the bandwagon, and Natalia Bryant is one of them.

The daughter of Kobe Bryant joins the trend

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The official Instagram handle of ‘Teen Vogue’ recently promoted their take on the viral trend of Tomato Girl. Amongst the celebrities they featured on their cover image were influencer Kylie Jenner and actress Sydney Sweeney. Surprisingly, seen joining the two names was 20-year-old Natalia Bryant, daughter of the Mamba, Kobe Bryant.

The young adult was seen donning a sleeveless white dress accompanied by gold jewelry, a black purse and glasses.

 

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Vanessa Bryant, the widow of the former Lakers legend, took to Instagram to share the post on her story with her 15.2 Million Followers. She tagged her daughter and captioned the story “Tomato Girl Summer” accompanied by various emojis.

Furthermore, Natalia gave an interview where she described dealing with the shock of losing her father and sister, 13-year-old Gianna Bryant, in the fatal helicopter crash of 2020.

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However, this is not the first time that Natalia has been associated with Teen Vogue. In 2021, she featured on the September Cover of the magazine.

While Natalia herself hasn’t spoken out about joining the trend, her latest look has certainly turned heads and made her a trailblazer for the trending Tomato Girl look.

It’s officially Tomato Girl Summer on TikTok

The social media company TikTok has tapped into fashion trends earlier, from Barbiecore to Whimsigoth. For their ability to quickly promote these changes, the company has racked up a valuation of$75 billion! This time, they have picked up something new.

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Tomato Girl Summer has been trending for quite some time now. From Hailey Bieber to Emma Chamberlain, celebrities are dominating social media with the new movement.

Tomato Girl doesn’t mean that one has to dress up in red or even as a tomato. It’s a fashion trend that captures the carefree ambiance and aesthetic of a European summer, rather than the fruit/vegetable itself. It resonates with the laid-back feeling of roaming through the streets of Italy, passing through their markets, or strolling through the seaside.

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Some of the clothing items that fall under this include sundresses, linen separates like scarfs, vintage gold jewelry, red jumpsuits, breezy tops, and so on.

Clearly, 20-year-old Mambacita Natalia Bryant has caught on. What do you think of the trend?