Kesha McLeod is the Visionary Stylist Curating the Flyest Fits in Sports, from All-Star Weekend to the Met Gala

The year 2006 was a long time ago. Times have changed, trends have passed and swag has evolved. Amidst the changing landscape, award-winning wardrobe stylist Kesha McLeod has been delivering her best work to each of her clients since starting her career in the mid-2000s. Styling athletes back then and now are two very different assignments, yet McLeod has excelled in both of them, and now she’s reaping the benefits.

McLeod remembers a lot of different communities and cultures while growing up in Queens, NY. The borough is made up of various smaller pockets, much like her profession. She styles hoopers, NFL players and even tennis legends like Serena Williams. Her upbringing taught her the importance of adjusting to various circumstances.

“I think how I stay true to my personal brand, it’s my core values,” McLeod says. “I don’t think I’ve ever deterred away from that. I adapt.”

“I think how I stay true to my personal brand, it’s my core values,” McLeod says. “I don’t think I’ve ever deterred away from that. I adapt.”

Working with players like James Harden, Chris Bosh, Jalen Williams and many more, it’s easy to admire her work. But within those different spaces, each athlete presents their own tastes and aesthetics. Her job hasn’t been easy. For almost two decades, McLeod has navigated the various shifts in culture and fashion, working through multiple eras to match the fit and style of her clientele.

 Reflecting on her journey and success, she’s now in a position to give back to the youth. Between fostering internship opportunities and penning her own book, she’s been able to put young and rising stylists on game.

“It puts a little joy in my heart because of what I’ve done for the next generation,” McLeod says. “I feel like that’s how I pay it forward.”

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