So many parties, so little TIE! Lewis Hamilton smiles as he successfully gains entry to men's fashion show with a bare collar... afte...

So many parties, so little TIE! Lewis Hamilton smiles as he successfully gains entry to men's fashion show with a bare collar... after sartorial fail at Wimbledon


While wearing a tie is an institution at British tennis event Wimbledon, it is evidently not for the experimental fashionistas of New York Men's Fashion Week.
Especially since Lewis Hamilton looked pretty smug leaving the Richard Chai men's fashion presentation on Wednesday without a bare collar, despite being embarrassingly turned away from last week's men's final because of the sartorial omission.
Lewis, 30, stepped out for a lesson in men's dressing and took a front row seat in a white ripped jeans and a burgundy shirt, with his buttons fastened to the top.
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Still no tie: Lewis Hamilton gave a smug smile as he gained entry to Richard Chai men's fashion show at New York Fashion Week on Wednesday
Still no tie: Lewis Hamilton gave a smug smile as he gained entry to Richard Chai men's fashion show at New York Fashion Week on Wednesday
The Formula 1 race driver was left red faced last Sunday when he was refused admission to the royal box for refusing to wear a tie.
Smart dressers Benedict Cumberbatch, Bradley Cooper and Hugh Grant all stuck to the rules as they dressed up to watch the nail-biting final between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.
Lewis has obviously stuck to his guns on the style front and continues to dress in a preppy fashion with his buttons fastened and a bare neck, just as he had done in a floral number on Sunday. 
Thumbs up: Lewis was embarrassingly turned away from the Wimbledon Men's Final on Sunday as he failed to wear a tie to sit in the Royal Box
Thumbs up: Lewis was embarrassingly turned away from the Wimbledon Men's Final on Sunday as he failed to wear a tie to sit in the Royal Box
Well turned out: Though it was casual, there was plenty of thought that had gone into the outfit
Proud: He didn't seem to have altered his image one bit
Style smug: He wore trainers, a buttoned up shirt and white jeans for the men's fashion show
Style icon? Lewis has since been named Britain's best and worst dresser owing to the tie omission
Style icon? Lewis has since been named Britain's best and worst dresser owing to the tie omission
Luckily, Lewis hit the right note with Wednesday's crowd, as fellow front row fans Joe Jonas and Darren Criss made similar style choices.
Joe, who's dating Lewis' former rumoured flame Gigi Hadid, looked traditional in checks, while Glee's Darren was fashion-forward as he doubled his denim.
It's the first time that America's design capital will enjoy its own Fashion Week dedicated to Men, and each of the stars felt it right to mark the occasion with an appearance. 
Got it right: Fellow fashion fans Joe Jonas (centre) and Darren Criss (left) seemed to have the same idea about what to wear to the event
Got it right: Fellow fashion fans Joe Jonas (centre) and Darren Criss (left) seemed to have the same idea about what to wear to the event
Seal of approval: Joe similarly wore his shirt buttoned up without a tie
Seal of approval: Joe similarly wore his shirt buttoned up without a tie
The style know it alls: (from left) Darren Criss, Joe Jonas, Lewis Hamilton, Colton Haynes and Victor Cruz turned out for New York's first Men's Fashion Week
The style know it alls: (from left) Darren Criss, Joe Jonas, Lewis Hamilton, Colton Haynes and Victor Cruz turned out for New York's first Men's Fashion Week
More than 50 designers will unveil their looks at New York Fashion Week: Men's, in line with the SS16 previews already shown in London and Paris.
Lewis has already shown his face at fashion bash Tijuana Picnic as well as the Public School Presentation and John Elliott + CO Show.
After sampling designs by Marni, Etro and Oliver Spencer, Lewis' sartorial choices have even prompted The Telegraph to recently question whether Lewis Hamilton was 'now the world's most stylish sportsman,' in the face of critics who branded him 'the worst dressed man in the UK'.
Fashion fans: The men put in an appearance on a week that will see over 50 designers present their SS16 designs
Fashion fans: The men put in an appearance on a week that will see over 50 designers present their SS16 designs
Awkward? Joe is now dating Lewis' rumoured former flame Gigi Hadid, which could make for an awkward exchange
Awkward? Joe is now dating Lewis' rumoured former flame Gigi Hadid, which could make for an awkward exchange

Beautiful in black and gold! Kendall Jenner goes for sexy floor length gown with sheer panels while sister Kylie nails high octane glamou...

Beautiful in black and gold! Kendall Jenner goes for sexy floor length gown with sheer panels while sister Kylie nails high octane glamour in glittering sequin dress supporting father Caitlyn on ESPY red carpet


They were there in support of their father Caitlyn Jenner who was being honoured with an award at the 2015 ESPY's.
And on Wednesday Kendall and Kylie Jenner went for high octane glamour putting their best fashion foot forward in honour of their Dad.
The two youngest sisters in the reality show clan were stunning in black and gold as they hit the red carpet.
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Showing support: Kendall and Kylie Jenner hit the ESPY red carpet on Wednesday appearing at the event where their father Caitlyn Jenner was being honoured
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Showing support: Kendall and Kylie Jenner hit the ESPY red carpet on Wednesday appearing at the event where their father Caitlyn Jenner was being honoured
Kendall, 19, went for a showstopping black gown by designer Alexander Vauthier with sheer see-through panels, a plunging brassiere style neckline with her decolletage covered in a fine chiffon.
Meanwhile sister Kylie, 17, went for the colour of winners in a heavy gold glittering gown covered in thousands and thousands sequins.
Both sisters wore their brunette locks down for the event.
High octane: The sisters stunned on the red carpet in the floor length gowns 
Siblings on parade: The pair seemed at ease and very proud to be at the event
High octane: The sisters stunned on the red carpet in the floor length gowns and appeared to be in high spirits 

Take it to the max in a mesh dress by Alexandre Vauthier

What a way to shut down the red carpet! The Jenner sisters arrived at the ESPY Awards to support Caitlyn and of course the youngest members of the clan looked nothing short of flawless.
Check out Kendall's LBD (in this case we mean long black dress!). The mesh detailing on the gown flattered her slim figure (not that she needed any help in that department!) and we love that she kept it simple and paired it with some barely there heels by Stuart Weitzman. The long sleeves and high neck style might look demure, but Kendall isn't shy when it comes to the sheer trend!
Her dress hails from Alexander Vauthier's Spring 2015 Couture collection. Big sister Kim Kardashian also chose the designer label on the night, and fellow A-list fans include Cara Delevingne and Rita Ora.
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They went for lashings of lashes and nude coloured lips with sparkling eyeshadow for their make-up look. 
Kendall wore strappy black high heels with her stunning gown while her sister went for white.
Kylie had her long nails painted the colour of snow and the high neck on her dress accentuated her facial features.  
See-through: Kendall went for a sexy number which featured sheer panels
Sheer beauty: The frock featured a plunging brassiere style neckline with her decolletage cover in a fine chiffon.
See-through: Kendall went for a sexy number which featured sheer panels and showed off her model figure 
She had a matching pedicure for the event. 
Kim, Khloe and Kourtney did not walk the red carpet with the pair but were expected to attend.
But their half brother Brody did make an appearance before the event started - he wore a black suit with matching T-shirt which he teamed with trainers, with his girlfriend Kaitlynn Carter on his arm. 
However all of the siblings on both the Jenner and Kardashian sides of the family, were thought to be cheering their father on in the audience.  
Stunning in sequins: Movie star glamour was the order of the evening for Kylie who dazzled in a full-length gold sequinned dress
Stunning in sequins: Movie star glamour was the order of the evening for Kylie who dazzled in a full-length gold sequinned dress
Stunning in sequins: Movie star glamour was the order of the evening for Kylie who dazzled in a full-length gold sequinned dress 
Girls' night out; The duo made quite the double act as they showed up on the red carpet to support their father 
Girls' night out; The duo made quite the double act as they showed up on the red carpet to support their father 
Queen of the cover up: Kendall's long sleeved high necked dress looked beautiful and flattered her curves
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Queen of the cover up: Kendall's long sleeved high necked dress looked beautiful and flattered her curves
Queen of the cover up: Kendall's long sleeved high necked dress looked beautiful and flattered her curves 
Lady on his arm: Doing it for Dad: Their half brother Brody did make an appearance before the event started - he wore a black suit with matching T-shirt which he teamed with trainers and walked the red carpet with partner Kaitlynn Carter
Lady on his arm: Doing it for Dad: Their half brother Brody did make an appearance before the event started - he wore a black suit with matching T-shirt which he teamed with trainers and walked the red carpet with partner Kaitlynn Carter
The siblings nearly had the show stolen on the red carpet by singer Ciara and her beau Russell Wilson.
The NFL player wore a mauve coloured suit to the event with patent shoes, while his lady stunned in Grecian inspired frock which showed off her tiny waist.
The dress featured a thigh high split, and she wore a belt which was of a similar hue to her partners outfit. 
Magnificent in mauve: Ciara wore a stunning floor length gown to the ESPYs on Wednesday and walked the red carpet with her beau Russell Wilson
Magnificent in mauve: Ciara wore a stunning floor length gown to the ESPYs on Wednesday and walked the red carpet with her beau Russell Wilson
Grecian inspired: The dress was dip dyed with an indigo to plum colour at the bottom 
Grecian inspired: The dress was dip dyed with an indigo to plum colour at the bottom 
Ciara wore her hair pulled back in a low lose ponytail with tendrils falling around her face.
The pair joked they dressed with same without even knowing.
Russell said the singer had flown from Cincinnati with just hours to spare to get to the event.  
Ciara's dress, by designer Elie Saab,  was dip dyed with an indigo to plum colour at the bottom and she teamed it with a pair of high strappy heels. 
The expected star of the show was of course Caitlyn Jenner who was making her first public appearance after coming out as a transgender woman. 
A host of celebrities on the carpet at the event which honours athletes sporting achievements. 
Yee ha! Britney Spears wore what appeared to be a cowgirl inspired number, which featured fringing detail and sequin panels
Yee ha! Britney Spears wore what appeared to be a cowgirl inspired number, which featured fringing detail and sequin panels
Yee ha! Britney Spears wore what appeared to be a cowgirl inspired number, which featured fringing detail and sequin panels
Britney Spears wore what appeared to be a cowgirl inspired number, which featured fringing detail and sequin panels. 
She wore hair extensions in her blonde locks and the ultra short dress featured a very plunging neckline. 
Her thighs were on display and she wore a pair of strappy heels for the event. 
Beauty: The sheer panels accentuated her flawless figure and the actress wore her hair in a tousled wavy style
Witch dress shall I wear: Halle Berry chose what could have been a sorceress inspired frock which featured bell cuffs in leather and lace panels
Witch dress shall I wear: Halle Berry chose what could have been a sorceress inspired frock which featured bell cuffs in leather and lace panels
The singer went for smoldering eye make-up and  nude lips.
Halle Berry chose what could have been a sorceress inspired frock which featured bell cuffs in leather and lace panels.
The short dress also had a flirty skirt bottom which finished mid thigh showcasing her lean limbs.
Doing demure, just: Mel B went for a more longer look than is usual for her, with her dress finishing below the knee
Doing demure, just: Mel B went for a more longer look than is usual for her, with her dress finishing below the knee
 Hot look: She had her hair slicked back off of her face and accessorised with her husband Stephen Belafonte at the event
 Hot look: She had her hair slicked back off of her face and accessorised with her husband Stephen Belafonte at the event
The sheer panels accentuated her flawless figure and the actress wore her hair in a tousled wavy style 
Mel B went for a more demure look than is usual for her, with her dress finishing below the knee. 
But she sexed her dress up with a cheeky split. 
The reality show judge and Spice Girl showed off her decolletage with a plunging neckline, and wore a pair of crimson pointed toe heels which were the same hue as her frock, 
Just good friends: Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams  took to the red carpet together
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Just good friends: Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams took to the red carpet together
How low can you go: The blonde actress went for a sexy red suit, which she wore with nothing underneath the jacket, and a pair of patent high heels
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How low can you go: The blonde actress went for a sexy red suit, which she wore with nothing underneath the jacket, and a pair of patent high heels
Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams who were the subject of dating rumours recently, which they denied, took to the red carpet together.
The pair were seen going to a boxing match together in June, and been seen out together multiple times, but they said they were just friends.
The blonde went for a sexy red suit, which she wore with nothing underneath the jacket, and a pair of patent high heels 
Doing an Ang! Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn copied the Hollywood star's Oscar pose flashing her thigh in her crimson frock
She had her hair slicked back off of her face and accessorised with her husband Stephen Belafonte at the event 
Mix martial artist Ronda Rousey was wearing a frock to show off her lean limbs and fighter figure.
The actress, who recently starred in the Entourage movie, went for a monochrome dress which featured a keyhole back design and sheer mesh sleeves.
Sparkling: Hannah Davis looked pretty as a picture on the arm of beau of three years Derek Jeter
Sparkling: Hannah Davis looked pretty as a picture on the arm of beau of three years Derek Jeter
Diamond delight: Her short fitted frock glittered in the sunshine and was reminiscent of snow and ice
Diamond delight: Her short fitted frock glittered in the sunshine and was reminiscent of snow and ice
Diamond delight: Her short fitted frock glittered in the sunshine and was reminiscent of snow and ice
Tying her look together: The Sports Illustrated model accessorised with a clutch which featured a large bow
Tying her look together: The Sports Illustrated model accessorised with a clutch which featured a large bow
Professional wrestlers The Miz and Maryse Ouellet hit the red carpet with Maryse wearing a skirt and crop top ensemble.
Artistic gymnast Shawn Johnson wore a white top and skirt and posed with her beau NFK player Andrew East. 
Hannah Davis looked pretty as a picture on the arm of beau of three years Derek Jeter, 
Her short fitted frock glittered in the sunshine and was reminiscent of snow and ice and she wore a pair of sparkling high heels. 
B-score on the red carpet: Artistic gymnast Shawn Johnson wore a white top and skirt ensemble
B-score on the red carpet: Artistic gymnast Shawn Johnson wore a white top and skirt ensemble
With her beau: The gold medalist was on the arm of NFL player Andrew East
With her beau: The gold medalist was on the arm of NFL player Andrew East
The Sports Illustrated model accessorised with a clutch which featured a large bow.
Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn copied the Hollywood star Angelina Jolie's Oscar ceremony pose flashing her thigh in her crimson frock 
Snowboarder Amy Purdy looked stunning in a thigh skimming sparkling dress and wore a pair of gold wedge sandals on her prosthetic limbs.
Her hair was piled up in a messy updo and her make up was kept simple and glamorous.
Also joining her were softball player Jenny Finch, who wore an asymmetrical one shoulder gown, while model and TV presenter Rocsi Diaz when for OTT glam in a floor length teal gown with sheer plunging panel. 
Sportscaster and Fox1 and NBC host Charissa Thompson went for an over the knee white frock with cut outs and gold strappy sandals.
ESPN anchor Hannah Storm wore an above the knee simple white gown with a rectagonal neckline. 
Actress Liz Henandez went for emerald satin with a deep neckline and thigh high split and TV host Stephanie Bauer wore a sexy senoriat styles flower patterned skirt and revealing crop top
American teenage transgender teen Jazz Jennings wore a short sliver and white skirt and went for a more simple look.
For US Womens Soccer players Alex Morgan and Christen Press thigh splits were the order of the day 
Proud: Amy Purdy wore a stunning sequin shimmering gown, which skimmed her thighs and showed off her prosthetic limbs
Proud: Amy Purdy wore a stunning sequin shimmering gown, which skimmed her thighs and showed off her prosthetic limbs
Proud: Amy Purdy wore a stunning sequin shimmering gown, which skimmed her thighs and showed off her prosthetic limbs
Proud: Amy Purdy wore a stunning sequin shimmering gown, which skimmed her thighs and showed off her prosthetic limbs
Former WNBA player Lisa Leslie had a feminine look in a long line yellow strapless dress with a gold choker collar. 
Goalkeeper Hope Solo swapped her footie gear for high fashion wearing a long pewter blue shimmering dress. 
Reality star Kim who was at the event, recently told MailOnline that her relationship with Caitlyn has changed since her gender transition.
'It's a different one. We're definitely closer and I understand her a bit better, and her struggle.
'I respect all of her decisions, and I think it's great that she can be so honest and brave and be who she wants to be.' 
Squaring off: ESPN anchor Hannah Storm wore an above the knee simple white gown with a rectangular neckline while tennis player Sloane Stephens went for an ultra short sparkling dress with black strappy sandals
Squaring off: ESPN anchor Hannah Storm wore an above the knee simple white gown with a rectangular neckline while tennis player Sloane Stephens went for an ultra short sparkling dress with black strappy sandals
Squaring off: ESPN anchor Hannah Storm wore an above the knee simple white gown with a rectangular neckline while tennis player Sloane Stephens went for an ultra short sparkling dress with black strappy sandals
Throwing down the fashion gauntlet: Professional wrestlers The Miz (L) and Maryse Ouellet (R) hit the red carpet with Maryse wearing a skirt and crop top ensemble
Throwing down the fashion gauntlet: Professional wrestlers The Miz (L) and Maryse Ouellet (R) hit the red carpet with Maryse wearing a skirt and crop top ensemble
Legging it: For US Womens Soccer players Alex Morgan and Christen Press thigh splits were the order of the day
Legging it: For US Womens Soccer players Alex Morgan and Christen Press thigh splits were the order of the day
Legging it: For US Womens Soccer players Alex Morgan and Christen Press thigh splits were the order of the day
The former Olympian - who was known as Bruce Jenner before her transition - came out to the world during an interview with Diane Sawyer in April and later unveiled her new identity with a Vanity Fair cover in June. 
When Caitlyn was first unveiled in June on the cover of Vanity Fair Kendall led the outpouring of love, simply telling her dad 'be free now pretty bird.'
And on Father's Day, she wrote a heartfelt message: 'My whole life this soul was my daddy and just because your appearance is different now doesn't mean you were any less of a father to me my entire life.
'Happy Father's Day to the person who raised me, and taught me everything I know, my hero.'
 But prior to her public gender transition, Caitlyn visited a therapist on an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians to talk about her relationship with youngest child Kylie. 
Different styles: Softball player Jenny Finch wore an asymmetrical one shoulder gown while model and TV presenter Rocsi Diaz when for OTT glam in a floor length teal gown with sheer plunging panel
Different styles: Softball player Jenny Finch wore an asymmetrical one shoulder gown while model and TV presenter Rocsi Diaz when for OTT glam in a floor length teal gown with sheer plunging panel
Different styles: Softball player Jenny Finch wore an asymmetrical one shoulder gown while model and TV presenter Rocsi Diaz when for OTT glam in a floor length teal gown with sheer plunging panel
All white on the night: Sportscaster and Fox1 and NBC host Charissa Thompson went for an over the knee white frock with cut outs and gold strappy sandals
Delighted to be there: American teenage transgender teen Jazz Jennings wore a short sliver and white skirt and went for a more simple look
All white on the night: Sportscaster and Fox1 and NBC host Charissa Thompson went for an over the knee white frock with cut outs and gold strappy sandals
Still living as Bruce at the time, Jenner met with therapist and motivational speaker Leigh Weintraub in Los Angeles.
'She's kind of shut me out lately,' Bruce explained, voicing concern for youngest daughter, 17-year-old Kylie.
'I don't want her to go away, emotionally go away,' Jenner added. 
All on show: Actress Liz Henandez went for emerald satin with a deep neckline and thigh high split and TV host Stephanie Bauer wore a sexy senorita styles flower patterned skirt and revealing crop top
For her part, the teenage reality star did not seem interested in the rest of her family's attempts to bridge the gap between father and daughter.
'My sisters always try and make me talk about everything but I don't want to right now,' Kylie said.
'People deal with things in different ways,' she added. 
Jumoing for joy: Fitness personality Denise Austin went for a bandage dress in blue, black and white
Lovely in lemon: Former WNBA player Lisa Leslie had a feminine look in a long line yellow strapless dress with a gold choker colllar
Tuxedo princess: Diane Sawyer went for a white suite and shirt ensemble
Lovely in lemon: Former WNBA player Lisa Leslie had a feminine look in a long line yellow strapless dress with a gold choker collar while Diane Sawyer went for a white suite and shirt ensemble
'I feel like I go through these times where I hate my life,' she revealed at the time.
However, Jenner - when she was still known as Bruce - revealed in April that Khloe took news of her gender transition the hardest.
But since Caitlyn's interview with Diane Sawyer in April, Khloe has been nothing but overwhelmingly supportive of her parent. 
When Caitlyn's Vanity Fair cover was unveiled in June, Khloe shared the image with the note: 'We were given this life because you were strong enough to live it! I couldn't be prouder!!! Caitlyn, You are beautiful!!!'
|Scoring it: Goalkeeper Hope Solo swapped her footie gear for high fashion wearing a long pewter blue shimmering dress
Meanwhile, Kim told Access Hollywood Live that her younger brother Rob was bewildered when she sent a mass text of Caitlyn Jenner on the magazine's cover.
Rob didn't recognize a trace of the father figure who raised him and responded: 'Kim, why are you sending me this? Who is this woman and why do I care?'
'And I was like, Rob, that's Bruce - that's Caitlyn. And he was like, "Oh my god, she's beautiful''', Kim added.
 Kim said that Rob called Caitlyn and the pair 'had a love fest' over the phone.
The former Olympian joins recent recipients like Michael Sam, the first openly gay NFL player, and sportscaster Robin Roberts, who survived breast cancer and the blood disease myelodysplastic syndrome. 
Sherbet hues: Actress and performance artist Candis Cayne chose a floor length sequin gown 
Magnificent in monochrome: With mesh sheer sleeves, and a plunging neckline Ronda Rousey was fighting fit at the ceremony
Sherbet hues: Actress and performance artist Candis Cayne chose a floor length sequin gown while with mesh sheer sleeves, and a plunging neckline Ronda Rousey was fighting fit at the ceremony
In its statement announcing Jenner's award, an ESPN boss said he hoped honouring Jenner would 'give comfort' to other transgender people struggling with their identity.'
Executive producer Maura Mandt said upon announcing the honour: 'Bruce [Jenner] has received many accolades over the years for being one of the greatest Olympians of our time, but The ESPYS are honored to celebrate Bruce becoming Caitlyn.'
'She has shown the courage to embrace a truth that had been hidden for years, and to embark on a journey that may not only give comfort to those facing similar circumstances, but can also help to educate people on the challenges that the transgender community faces.' 
Baby got back: the actress, who recently starred in Entourage, showed off her muscles with the keyhole feature to the dress
Jenner herself was also quoted in the statement. She said: 'In the past few months, the overwhelming outpouring of support from all over the world for my journey has been incredible'.
'However, being honored with this award, which is named after one of my heroes, is truly special. For the first time this July, I will be able to stand as my true self in front of my peers.' 
ESPN has given its Arthur Ashe Courage Award, named after a tennis player who died of AIDS-related pneumonia, to figures ranging from professional sportsmen to relative unknowns - and even a world leader. 
Meanwhile, Caitlyn tearfully thanked her family while accepting the Arthur Ashe Courage Award on Wednesday at the ESPYs in Los Angeles.
The 65-year-old honoree received a standing ovation as she made her first major public appearance at the awards show since announcing her transitioning to a woman during an April tell-all interview with Diane Sawyer.
Caitlyn got tearful toward the end of her acceptance speech as she thanked her family, including mother, sister and nine adult children in the audience. 
Courage award: Caitlyn Jenner tearfully thanked her family on Wednesday night while accepting the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs in Los Angeles
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Courage award: Caitlyn Jenner tearfully thanked her family on Wednesday night while accepting the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the ESPYs in Los Angeles

Caitlyn Jenner acceptance speech for Arthur Ashe Courage Award at 2015 ESPYs 

'Thank you so much it I so wonderful to be here tonight. The last few months have been a whirlwind of so many different experiences and emotions. To tell you the truth, it seems every time I turn around in life, I'm putting myself in these high-pressured situations. Competing in the Games, raising a family. But I've never felt more pressured than I ever have in my life, than the last couple of months. Picking out this outfit — OK, girls, I get it! You've got to get the shoes, the hair the makeup, the whole process. It was exhausting. And next, the fashion police — please be kind on me, I'm new at this.
'Anyway, I just want to say a quick shout out to our soccer team. Ladies, you clean up very well.
'But the real truth is, before a few months ago I had never met anybody else who was trans, who was like me. I had never met a trans person, never. Now, as you saw, I dealt with my situation on my own in private and that turned this journey into an already incredible education.
'It's been eye-opening, inspiring, but also frightening. All across this country, right now, all across the world, at this very moment, there are young people coming to terms with being transgender. They're learning that they are different and they are trying to figure out how to handle that, on top of every other problem that a teenager has.
'They're getting bullied, they're getting beaten up, they're getting murdered and they're committing suicide. The numbers that you just heard before are staggering, but they are the reality of what it is like to be trans today.
'Just last month, the body of 17-year-old Mercedes Williamson, a transgender young woman of color, was found in a field in Mississippi stabbed to death. I also want to tell you about Sam Taub, a 15-year-old transgender young man from Bloomfield, Michigan. In early April, Sam took his own life. Now, Sam's story haunts me in particular because his death was a few days before my interview with Diane Sawyer. Every time something like this happens, people wonder, ''Could it have been different, if spotlighting this issue with more attention could have changed the way things happen?'' We'll never know.
'If there is one thing I do know about my life, it is the power of the spotlight. Sometimes it gets overwhelming, but with attention comes responsibility. As a group, as athletes, how you conduct your lives, what you say, what you do, is absorbed and observed by millions of people, especially young people. I know I'm clear with my responsibility going forward, to tell my story the right way — for me, to keep learning, to reshape the landscape of how trans issues are viewed, how trans people are treated. And then more prominently to promote a very simple idea: accepting people for who they are. Accepting people's differences.
'My plea to you tonight is to join me in making these issues your issues as well. How do we start? We start with education. I was fortunate to meet Arthur Ashe a few times and I know how important education was to him. Learn as much as you can about another person to understand them better.
'I know the people in this room have respect for hard work, for training, for going through something difficult to achieve the outcome that you desire. I trained hard, I competed hard, and for that, people respected me.
'But this transition has been harder on me than anything I could imagine. And that's the case for so many others besides me. For that reason alone, trans people deserve something vital. They deserve your respect. And from that respect comes a more compassionate community, a more empathetic society, and a better world for all of us.
'There have been so many people that have traveled this road before me. From, in sports, RenĂ©e Richards to Chaz Bono, to Laverne Cox, and many others. Janet Mock is here tonight. And I want to thank them all publicly, and the ESPYs, and the late Arthur Ashe, for giving me this platform to start the next phase of my journey. I also want to acknowledge all the young trans athletes who are out there — given the chance to play sports as who they really are.
'And now, as of this week, it appears trans people will soon be serving in the military. That's a great idea. We have come along way. But we have a lot of work to do.
'I'd like to thank personally, my buddy Diane Sawyer. You know, you can only tell your story the first time once and Diane you did it so authentically and so gracefully. And me and the community are so thankful for that. Thank you so much Diane, I'm so proud to have you as a friend.
'Here comes the tough part. I'd like to thank my family. The biggest fear in Caitlyn Jenner coming out was I never wanted to hurt anyone else, most of all my family and my kids. I always wanted my family to be so proud of their dad because of what he has accomplished in his life. You guys have given so much back to me, you've given me so much support, I'm so, so grateful to have all of you in my life. Thank you.
'And certainly last, but not least, my mother. My mom who, just a little over a week ago, had to have surgery and I didn't think she was going to make it, but she is here with me tonight to share this night. Now, you know I always thought that I got my courage and my determination from my dad. He landed on Omaha Beach and fought all the way through World War II. But you know what I'm thinking now, Mom, is that I got all these qualities from you. I love you very much. I'm so glad you're here to share this with me.
'You know, it is an honor to have the word courage associated with my life. But tonight another word comes to mind and that is fortunate. I owe a lot to sports. It has shown me the world, it has given me an identity. If someone wanted to bully me, well, you know what? I was the MVP of the football team. That wasn't going to be a problem. And the same thing goes tonight. If you want to call me names, make jokes, doubt my intentions, go ahead, because the reality is I can take it. But for the thousands of kids out there who are coming to terms with being true to who they are, they shouldn't have to take it.
'So for the people out there wondering what all this is about — whether it's about courage or controversy or publicity — well, I'll tell you what it's all about. It's about what happens from here. It's not just about one person, it's about thousands of people. It's not just about me, it's about all of us accepting one another. We are all different. That's not a bad thing, that's a good thing and while it may not be easy to get past the things you do not understand, I want to prove that it is absolutely possible if we only do it together.
'Thanks you so much for this. Thanks you so much for this honor bestowed on myself and on my family.'
'The biggest fear in Caitlyn Jenner coming out was I never wanted to hurt anyone else, most of all my family and my kids,' Caitlyn said of the long-time struggle over her sexuality.
'I'm so, so grateful to have all of you in my life. Thank you,' she said wiping away a tear as her voice broke. 
She was presented with the honour by Abby Wambach, who is also an Olympic gold medalist, and was part of the US women's soccer team that won the World Cup earlier this month. 

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Public debut: The awards show marked Caitlyn's first major public appearance since her transition
Courage award: Caitlyn Jenner accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award in a custom Versace gown
Courage award: Caitlyn Jenner accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award in a custom Versace gown
Special night: Abby Wambach introduced Caitlyn as she presented the award
Special night: Abby Wambach introduced Caitlyn as she presented the award
Among peers: Caitlyn made her major public debut among athletes at the ESPY Awards
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Among peers: Caitlyn made her major public debut among athletes at the ESPY Awards
Caitlyn wore a white custom Versace gown during her acceptance speech and also singled out her mother Esther who attended the awards ceremony after recently undergoing surgery.
She thanked Esther for teaching her how to act with courage as her 19-year-old model daughter Kendall Jenner wiped away tears and 17-year-old daughter Kylie Jenner also fought to contain her emotions.
Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian also were in the audience along with Jenner's sons Brandon and Brody with only stepson Rob Kardashian prominently absent.
Top honor: Esther looked up at Caitlyn as they sat together in the audience at Microsoft Theater
Top honor: Esther looked up at Caitlyn as they sat together in the audience at Microsoft Theater
Caitlyn during her acceptance speech also publicly thanked ABC news veteran Diane for her role in telling her story.
'This transition has been harder on me than anything I could have imagined,' Caitlyn told the audience as she pleaded for people to treat transgender people, particularly youths, with more compassion.
'Trans people deserve something vital,' she said. 'They deserve your respect.'