A new “WAG” style emerges
Some wives and girlfriends are more famous than the athletes they are watching.
From The Times
July 19, 2025

In the sports world, some wives and girlfriends are more famous than the athletes they’re watching. Fashion brands have noticed. They’re not just taking inspiration from the athletes anymore, but their partners, too.

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