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29 Top Fashion Designers Sound Off on the Sports That Inspire Them

By Miles SochaWWD

While covering the fall 2026 collections, a marathon in itself, WWD asked a range of designers which sports they practice — or watch — or not.

Although fashion has undoubtedly been cozying up to sports in recent years — sponsoring key tournaments, events and races, and signing up brand ambassadors — some designers prefer to sit on the sidel…