Filipina tennis star Alex Eala was spotted seated in the front row beside Vogue’s Anna Wintour at the Michael Kors fashion show during New York Fashion Week.
Television host Keltie Knight shared a clip on TikTok showing Alex sitting next to the renowned fashion editor at the event.
“ICONIC ANNA sighting at @Michael Kors ✨ #NYFW #VOGUE #annawintour,” Keltie wrote.
Fans online were quick to react to the moment.
“Wow! Alex with Anna Wintour.. 😳😳😳 Tennis star to fashionista ❤️,” one fan wrote.
@keltieknight ICONIC ANNA sighting at @Michael Kors ✨ #NYFW #VOGUE #annawintour ♬ Danceteria - Madonna
Anna previously shared how Alex caught her attention, particularly because of the young athlete’s growing interest in fashion and willingness to learn more about the industry.
“We had the young Filipino star, you know, you could see even in such a young star how interested she is in fashion. How she wants to learn about it and follow it and I think it’s great,” she said in an interview at the US Open.
“It’s wonderful how sports and fashion have become this wonderful sort of marriage,” she added.
Aside from the Michael Kors show, Alex also attended the fashion shows of Tory Burch and Calvin Klein during the New York Fashion Week.
Tory Burch marked Alex's first event at NYFW.
In an interview with Cultured Magazine, Alex reflected on the similarities between sports and fashion, particularly when it comes to self-expression.
"Sports and fashion are common in a way where you get to express yourself and you get to show your personality," she highlighted.
At the Calvin Klein show, Alex also landed a front-row seat alongside several international stars, including Sadie Sink, Tate McRae, and Lingling Kwong.
READ: Alex Eala attends her first New York Fashion Week event
Prior to attending New York Fashion Week, Alex also appeared on the US national television program CBS Mornings.
The 21-year-old tennis star also opened up about what the past year has taught her about the power of representation and how she hopes her journey can inspire others, particularly the younger generation.
"One thing I’ve learned this past year is really the power of representation and how deep of an effect inspiration can have. When I interact with the people who support me and they tell me their stories, it really touches me," she said.
"I just hope that whatever I do and the job that I have, and my day-to-day work inspires other people and inspires the youth especially to chase their dreams," she added.