
Cleo Bond turns page to new chapter in modeling
If you’ve been following Cleo Bond from her viral pickleball videos, you may have noticed she’s recently stepped into some exciting opportunities off the court. Bond has been modeling for Vuori, one of the biggest names in athleticwear, and it feels like this could be just the start of a whole new chapter.
“I’ve been loving all the modeling I’ve been doing,” Bond said. “I’ve been very on and off with modeling for about 10 years now, so I’m grateful to be partnered and working with amazing brands. I’m absolutely loving it now.”
Previously, Bond had launched a swimsuit line called Waev, where she gained early experience in modeling her own swimwear and athletic apparel designs. But her latest partnerships with major brands feel like a significant step up.
One of Bond’s first bookings after returning to modeling came with Stack Athletics, a pickleball and court-style apparel brand. The shoot leaned heavily into dynamic, artistic imagery on the tennis court, showcasing a more polished and sporty direction for her modeling work.
Bond looked like a tennis pro out there. After all, she does have a high-level tennis background.
Shortly after, she shared new digitals and headshots that further highlight why she’s landing such exciting opportunities in front of the camera.
Bond is clearly having a blast in front of the camera, bringing each look to life and making the garments look as good as possible.
If you head to Vuori's website, you’ll spot Bond throughout various product shoots and even featured in the bottom banner of the homepage.
I love seeing a pickleball representative featured alongside one of the biggest names in athleticwear. It’s a pretty cool sign of how much the sport is growing and the impact it’s having on the industry.
Talk about changing the game for good.
And, of course, it’s no surprise that Bond looks incredible doing it.
Electric blue is absolutely her color, but pink works just as well. Bond has also modeled a cotton-candy pink Vuori set, even going as far as hitting a handstand during the shoot for an extra dynamic touch.
Beyond athleticwear, she’s been expanding her portfolio with a range of creative concepts. In one recent shoot, she leaned into a darker, edgier aesthetic in leather with bold, heavy makeup—so different it almost makes her unrecognizable from the bubbly pickleball athlete fans know on court.
She’s also stepped into high-fashion and runway-style looks. At 5’10”, she has the height for it, and seeing her featured in a magazine feels like a major milestone in what’s shaping up to be an exciting modeling path.
It’s been so fun to see just how versatile Bond is. Of course, she can crush an athletic shoot on the tennis court with a racket in hand, but she can also step into the world of high fashion, and that versatility is incredibly exciting for her career.
What’s even more amazing is that it all started with pickleball. Bond posted a clip of herself playing on center court from a Pickleballtv broadcast, and from there, everything took off.
That one viral clip helped Bond build an impressive following while catching the attention of modeling agencies and some major brands.
It’s pretty incredible to see how one moment on the pickleball court can open so many doors. I can’t wait to see what exciting projects Bond takes on next.
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