It’s one rule for the President — and another for Cardi B.
The rapper and singer, who performed at the New York Knicks versus San Antonio Spurs Game 3 of the NBA Finals Monday, showed off a $7,000 Chanel purse as she Instagrammed from celebrity row.
This was despite the strict no-bag rule in place due to security measures around President Trump’s planned appearance at the game.
And she wasn’t the only spectator with fashion in full bloom at The Garden.
Court-side couture is causing almost as much commotion as the New York Knicks. And the stop-and-stare wear at Game 3 was no exception — from super fan Spike Lee donning a Knicks jersey signed by Pope Leo, to Jay-Z decked out in an $1,110 all-black designer jacket by Bode.
Super fan Timothée Chalamet sat court-side in head to toe Knicks orange, and Cardi B sported a curve-clinging gray corset and skin-tight leggings for her half-time performance, after posting photos of her purse to Instagram Stories.
Cardi B (center) sent temperatures rising with a steamy musical set and a even steamier outfit during the Game 3 halftime show. Jason Szenes for the New York PostJordyn Woods, 28, the fiancé of NYK center Karl Anthony Towns known for sporting her “good luck charm” custom purse to matchups, was forced to leave her bougie bag at home,
But she still turned up the haute in a custom-made top, stitched together from vintage Knicks T-shirts and jerseys, paired with jeans.
The voguish visionary transformed her lucky, albeit banned pocketbook into a pair of shoes — heels she named the “Stunt sandals in limited edition ‘Summer Citrus.’”
Jay-Z rocked his afro, a smile, and a black designer ensemble while sitting courtside tonight. NBAE via Getty Images
Cardi B was likely one of the only ladies lucky enough to be allowed to wear her purse during Game 3 as Trump’s presence placed a ban on all bags. Cardi B/Instagram
Spike Lee, known for wearing his love for the Knicks on his sleeve, blessed onlookers with looks at his autographed Pope Leo Knicks jersey. NBAE via Getty Images
Woods, who’s soon to wed Karl Anthony Towns, cut a cute figure in custom Knicks apparel. Jordyn Woods/TikTokChalamet, 30, threw a fashionable fit in a head-to-toe orange number by luxe label Chrome Hearts, finishing the look with a pair of Timberland boots.
The who’s who on the scene included DJ Khaled, rapper Fat Joe, dripped in diamonds, “Law and Order: SVU” legends Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni sat shoulder-to-shoulder in causal Knicks gear, as did comedians Tracy Morgan and Chris Rock.
Major League Baseball paragon Derek Jeter, John McEnroe of tennis fame, acting couple Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor, and more were at the nail-biting big show.
Chalamet stunned in an orange number by Chrome Hearts for the big game. Jason Szenes for the New York Post
“Law and Order” stars Hargitay and Meloni sported fashionably standard Knicks garb while watching Brunson, Towns and more fight for the win. Jason Szenes for the New York Post
Ben Stiller and his wife Christine Taylor (Left) cheered on the home team while seated in celebrity row in Madison Square Garden/ IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectDanielle Becker, the Gotham-based artist behind the viral, hand-painted leather jacket worn by Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson’s wife, Ali Brunson, told The Post that celebrity row at Madison Square Garden has become NYC hottest runway.
“The celebrity fashion is partly the reason so many people, including who aren’t necessarily into sports, are watching the Knicks right now,” said Becker, founder of Lefty’s Right Mind, a creative marketing studio. “Everyone wants to be a part of this incredible episode in Knicks history.”
“New York City is electric right now,” she continued. “Nobody who loves fashion is going to hold back at Game 4.”
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