What makes a person stick out in the realm of football? Loreal Sarkisian has gone miles ahead. As the first lady of Texas Football, Loreal brings beauty and style on board. This article will assess her journey from her early days to becoming one of the significant figures in the football community.
Birth, Parents, and Education
Born on the 12th of October in the year 1985, Loreal Sarkisian is the daughter of Michael and Loretta Smith. Loreal was raised in a sports loving family. Her mother was a sprinter and her father played American football. Loreal and her siblings followed in their footsteps and became athletes too.
In California, Loreal attended Westchester High school and went on to participate in the track and field events. Following her high school graduation, she joined North Carolina A&T State University where she competed in hurdles and was offered a full scholarship.
She subsequently received her sociology degree from UCLA. Now in the year 2024, Loreal Sarkisian is 39 years old.
Career
Loreal Sarkisian started her career in fashion and styling after her successful track and field career. She began with her friends and family’s closets and turned this into a career in styling. Her breakthrough moment came when she began to assist well-known personalities in preparing for their red carpet interactions and photo shoots.
A breakthrough in her career was accepting a position as the head stylist for the Texas Longhorns football team where she changed the perception of how athletes looked on game day.
One of the highlights of her career was when she became a stylist for the Texas Longhorns football team, who she taught how to dress for Game Day. This saw her come up with “Styled by Loreal” which is a fashion consultancy business where clients can get personalized advice.
Loreal has also been active in the field of fashion and charity which earned her many accolades.
She started the XOLO Foundation, a great project that teaches women to be proud of their looks. She is an example to many after starting as a trackstar and becoming a top stylist in the world.
Marriage to Steve Sarkisian
Loreal Sarkisian and Steve Sarkisian met each other for the first time in 2020 once Steve was announced the head coach of the University of Texas at Austin.
The couple got engaged within just one month and their wedding ceremony was on the 29th June 2020. The couple’s wedding was stunning and was attended by their close friends and family.
They managed to make their relationship work, though it was a difficult task for them given their busy schedules. Still, in July 2024 they released a joint statement announcing that they were parting ways amicably and subsequently filed for divorce.
The couple attributed their busy schedules and the challenge of blocking off days for each other as the key reasons for their break-up however they did say that they would wish to remain friends and support each other.
On Becoming First Lady of Texas Football
Loreal Sarkisian was christened “First Lady of Texas Football” due to her trendy appearance during Texas Longhorns football matches.
She burst into limelight in the year 2021 after showing up for the very first Longhorns game clad in an elegant white prairie blouse with a black see-through maxi skirt complemented by a black cowboy hat and boots.
This made her stand out among fans and media outlets.
Ever since then, Loreal has continued to attract attention with her match day outfits and treated the stadium like a candid fashion runway.
By incorporating burnt orange in her looks, she ensconced herself as a darling of the Texas football community. Through her fashion sense and support for the team, she came to be known as the First Lady of Texas Football.
Social Media Presence
Loreal Sarkisian is a social media active personality. Below are her social media handles and the number of her followers:
- Instagram: @loreal_sarkisian (with 121,000 followers).
- TikTok : @loreal_sarkisian (has a growing number of people who follow it).
- YouTube: @LorealSarkisian_ (1.62 K subscribers).
On these platforms, she shares her fashion choices, lifestyle tips and personal moments that resonate with many.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Loreal Sarkisian’s net worth is estimated at around $10 million. A significant portion of her earnings comes from her career in the fashion industry as a wardrobe stylist, fashion entrepreneur and philanthropist. Her business ambitions, particularly “Styled by Loreal”, the styling company she founded, have certainly added to her financial uplift.
Final Words
In the fields of fashion as well as Texas football, Loreal Sarkisian had a major impact. It is an inspiration to see how she has transitioned from being an athlete to becoming a fashion trendsetter. To date many people are still influenced and motivated by Loreal Sarkisian’s style and commitment.
