On Wednesday, December 11th, the renowned 22-year-old WNBA star, Caitlin Clark, made a significant fashion impact. She attended the A Year in TIME dinner in New York City at Current in Chelsea Piers, donning a custom gown from the prestigious Prada brand. This event became a talk of the town as she showcased her unique style and grace.

"Caitlin Clark's Prada Glam: A Style Slam Dunk"

Custom Gown at the A Year in TIME Dinner

The Indiana Fever guard, who was recently named TIME's Athlete of the Year, opted for a custom version of Prada's embroidered sablé mini-dress. Instead of the original design, she chose a floor-length gown, adding an extra touch of elegance. Her black, loose-fitting garment featured a plunging V-shaped neckline, which instantly upped the wow factor. It was a sight to behold as she walked the red carpet with her hands on her hips, wearing strappy black stilettos and accessorizing with both silver and black rings and bracelets. Her natural makeup and a combination of silver stud and mini hoop earrings completed her look, adding a touch of sophistication.When she turned to the side, silver embellished straps with flowers ran from her shoulder to her waist, ending in mini black bows. In some photos, she held up images from her TIME magazine shoot, showing off her achievements.

From Draft to Fashion: A Dream Come True

In April, Caitlin Clark made headlines when she became the No. 1 pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft. This was a moment of great pride for her. She said in her interview with the outlet, "I tell people I feel like the most controversial person, but I am not. It's just because of all the storylines that surround me. I literally try to live and treat everybody in the same exact respectful, kind way. It just confuses me at times."Ahead of the draft, she told the Associated Press and TODAY, "This is a dream, this is something I wrote down on a piece of paper when I was in, like, second grade. Get a basketball scholarship. Play in the WNBA. This is something I've always wanted to do." And her fashion choices at the A Year in TIME dinner were a testament to her success and style.When she arrived at the 2024 WNBA Draft at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, she stunned in a Prada double white satin shirt and skirt set. She wore a silver and black sparkly crop top underneath, finishing off her look with a black handbag and a pair of black pumps.According to Prada's website, the dress she wore at the dinner retails for $4,300, but as an ambassador for the brand, she gets to showcase their designs in the most glamorous way.Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.