Marta Suárez showcased a hand-painted H&M bag at the 2026 WNBA Draft, featuring a design inspired by her March Madness experience. The bag, adorned with WNBA colors, was signed by her draft class, making it a unique keepsake.
Marta Suarez at the 2026 WNBA Draft held at The Shed at Hudson Yards on April 13
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Marta Suárez didn't just bring a handbag to the WNBA Draft, she brought a piece of her own art.
On Monday, April 15, the 23-year-old Spanish basketball player walked the Orange Carpet at The Shed in New York City carrying a small black rectangular shoulder bag from H&M, one that immediately stood out thanks to its hand-painted design.
As it turns out, Suárez wasn't just making a fashion statement. When asked about her secret talent, Suárez, who was drafted No. 16 to the Golden State Valkyries, revealed that she paints, holding up the bag as proof.
"I painted it while I was getting my makeup done," she tells PEOPLE exclusively. "It was kinda last-minute."
Marta Suarez poses for a photo on the Orange Carpet
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Still, the design — a pink and red eye — wasn't random. Suárez shared that the artwork was inspired by another creative project she worked on earlier this month for March Madness.
"You know, it was a pretty special run, but I think an eye means a lot for very different people," the former TCU player says. "I always leave the different things I do up for interpretation."
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Closeup of the bag
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But the bag didn't just reflect her creativity, it, also became a keepsake from the night.
On the back of the purse, Suárez revealed that she had her entire draft class, including Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice, sign it in silver ink, turning the accessory into a one-of-a-kind memento from one of the biggest nights of her career.
"Obviously, the red and the pink, and I wanted to put a little orange in it for the WNBA," she adds.
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The bag symbolizes her March Madness experience and features colors representing the WNBA, making it a personal and meaningful accessory.
Marta Suárez revealed her hand-painted purse at the 2026 WNBA Draft held on April 13 at The Shed at Hudson Yards.
Marta Suárez's draft class members signed the bag, turning it into a memorable keepsake from the event.
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