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April 6, 2025, Tampa, Florida, USA: South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley waves to fans during the red carpet arrival at Amalie Arena on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa. Tampa USA – ZUMAs70_ 20250406_zan_s70_001 Copyright: xJeffereexWoox

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April 6, 2025, Tampa, Florida, USA: South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley waves to fans during the red carpet arrival at Amalie Arena on Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa. Tampa USA – ZUMAs70_ 20250406_zan_s70_001 Copyright: xJeffereexWoox
And just like that, Women’s March Madness 2025 is about to come to an end. The Field of 68 has been narrowed down to just 2 now. It’s the South Carolina Gamecocks looking to win their 3rd championship in 4 years going up against UConn who are eyeing a 12th championship as a send-off present for star guard Paige Bueckers. “Louis Vuitton Dawn,” as Coach Dawn Staley is famously known, showed up at Amalie Arena in yet another signature fit to mark the big occasion.
Designer fits have become the norm for Dawn Staley, but it’s her accessories that tell the real story. Alongside the necklaces she started wearing last season, Staley now sports up to 28 bracelets–many of them are gifts from children in hospitals. “When young people give me the bracelets, I just immediately put them on,” she shared on ESPN. “People customize them for me, and I figure I’ll wear them until they break.”
For Sunday’s national title game, Dawn Staley arrived in style, rocking a black Louis Vuitton tracksuit. The March Madness Instagram page gave fans a close-up, showing off turquoise beads that added a cool touch to her outfit. To complete the look, she paired it with matching Louis Vuitton sneakers, proving her fashion game is just as strong as her coaching.
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Staley’s black Louis Vuitton tracksuit wasn’t just a fashion statement—it was a masterpiece of design, featuring the brand’s iconic monogram pattern subtly accented with turquoise beads along the arms, collar, and pockets.
If you’re wondering about the price, a user on X who goes by the name “Why Don’t You Know” shared the price! Staley’s LV jacket costs $7,600, while the pants are priced at $6,663. Now that’s a championship-worthy outfit!
This isn’t just about cost, though; it’s about Staley redefining sideline style in women’s sports. Her consistent choice of high-end brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Balenciaga has elevated the visibility of women’s basketball, blending athletic excellence with cultural influence.
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Fans couldn’t get enough of Staley’s stylish look, flooding social media with praise for the coach’s fit. Here’s a glimpse at some of the top fan reactions.
Fans praise Dawn Staley’s outfit ahead of the championship game
Dawn Staley’s drip had fans buzzing–and they made sure she knew it. One fan hyped her up on Instagram saying, “That’s my coach,” while another chimed in, “Oh you know how she gets down in the LV fits.”
This isn’t the first time Coach Staley has rocked a Louis Vuitton fit–and it definitely won’t be the last. March Madness kicked off in style for both the Gamecocks and their fashion-forward coach. Staley opened the tourney in a sleek, matching Louis Vuitton set, pulling off a clean monochromatic look.
Staley says comfort is key when it comes to her outfits—and she’s more than happy to leave high heels behind. “nobody’s ever had that shit more on than dawn staley, it’s constant 10/10 fits” commented a fan appreciating her fit. Her fashion game has taken center stage beyond the court too. Last May, she attended the Gucci show at Milan Fashion Week, joining big names like Venus and Serena Williams, and Stefon Diggs.“Last summer was probably the first time I was part of fashion shows,” Staley shared. “I would see them on social media and think, ‘OK, that’s cool.’ But being there, feeling the energy—it was something I really enjoyed.”
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Other fans joined in as well to appreciate her fit saying, ” Gucci down the other day, LV down today! Let’s Go nah!!!! For the big Final Four game against Texas, Coach Staley opted for a classy yet comfortable look–a Gucci two-piece tracksuit in garnet, the favorite color of every Gamecocks fan. And she followed it up tonight with the ever-classy LV fit! She knows her brands!
The vibrant Louis Vuitton outfit may not have brought the championship luck Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks hoped for, as UConn’s Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers powered their team to an 82-59 victory. Still, this year’s March Madness will be remembered not just for South Carolina’s valiant run to the final but also for Staley’s head-turning game-day fits that kept fans talking from the first tip to the final buzzer.
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