Maggie Vessey has made a huge impact in the running and fashion world alike. She is a medium- distance runner who decided that the running world needed a makeover.
She is working with fashion designers in Los Angeles to create one of a kind, stylish custom running suits. Maggie definitely stands out and looks completely different than the other runners in a good way. Her outfit choices shows she is confident and isn’t afraid to take a risk or spice things up a little.
““I do want to draw attention to the sport and maybe get people who aren’t necessarily interested in track and field to give them a reason to be interested,” she said. (Buzzfeed)”
““It is a very authentic expression of who I am, and I now have this opportunity to be able to put that out there, be bold, and take a risk.” (Buzzfeed)”
Maggie Vessey has proven to be a role model for girls everywhere; showing us that you don’t need to give up fashion to be a successful athlete. You can kick butt while still looking good. Maggie teaches us to follow our dreams and be ourselves even if that means being a little bit different.
If interested you can follow Maggie Vessey by going to her website www.magievessey.com, or follow her on Instagram or Twitter @maggievessey.
Original article here: http://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicaprobus/this-runner-proves-that-female-athletes-are-stylish-and-stro#l3h19b
Alana Long
Other references: http://espn.go.com/espnw/athletes-life/article/11532770/the-style-higher-profile-maggie-vessey-track-fashion-star