LSU guard Flau'jae Johnson, selected eighth overall by the Seattle Storm, turned heads at the 2026 WNBA Draft in New York City with a mermaid gown and soft glam. UConn's Azzi Fudd complemented her custom Coach ensemble with family support amid the excitement. The event at The Shed featured looks from top prospects including UCLA standouts.
The 2026 WNBA Draft took place Monday night at The Shed in New York City, where prospects walked the orange carpet before selections. Flau'jae Johnson, the number eight overall pick headed to the Seattle Storm, wore a mermaid silhouette cutout gown with a fuzzy black shawl and sparkly Judith Lieber clutch. She opted for soft glam featuring purple eye shadow and straightened hair down, styled by Shafon Moore for makeup and Karjah Carter for hair, with guidance from stylist Elly Karamoh aiming for 'elevated elegance.' Johnson, a 22-year-old LSU guard and 2023 SEC Freshman of the Year, credited her mother Kia Brooks for her confidence and shared her E.L.F. Beauty partnership rituals, including Power Grip Dewy Setting Spray and Glow Reviver Lip Oil. She practiced meditation and journaling to stay grounded, declaring, 'My life is about to change.'
