Whether you’re keeping up with the Olympics because you’re an avid sports enthusiast, or you’re curious if the Seine is clean enough to swim in, one thing that is readily evident at the Paris Olympics is the fashion. Given that the games are hosted in one of the world’s top fashion capitals, it’s not too much of a shock that brands such as LVMH are using the Olympic games as free advertisement. S,o what’s new about that?
Celebrities are also showing up at ‘The Games’ in their best ensembles. But what must be noted is the iconic styles of the Olympians themselves.
Athletes used to be written off for not having the best style, but that’s been changing as athletes ranging from tennis superstar Serena Williams to up-and-coming basketball star Angel Reese have been using their style to garner attention and endorsements. Olympic athletes are no different, specifically the women who use their styles to show that despite absolutely dominating their spots, they’re feminine and stylish. Take a look at some of Fashion Reverie’s favorite Olympians with great style below.
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Simone Biles
Biles is America’s top gymnast and sometimes call ‘The Goat,’ greatest of all time. Often one of the first women you might think of when saying ‘Olympics,’ her style can range from detailed couture on red carpets and at the Met Gala to fun and sporty looks in her day-to-day life. She has received endorsement deals throughout her career with Beats by Dre, Nike and Gap’s Athleta brand.
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Sha’Carri Richardson
One of the Olympian’s best known for her style after showing up at the Tokyo Olympic Trials in 2021 with a bright orange wig and extravagant acrylic nails, the track star curates her looks to perfection. From the Met Gala’s red carpet to cover shoots for several fashion magazines, her eclectic and unique style is one to garner attention and praise.
At these Olympic Games alone, it’s been hard to not find articles and features talking about her nail art for the games. The Texas native can add fashion collaborations to her resume. She has inked a deal with French luxury brand Jacquemus. This Nike x Jacquemus collection is hot!
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Sunisa Lee
Lee has been busy lately after taking a gold medal in the Gymnastic Women’s Team all-around and a bronze in the Gymnastic Women’s Individual competitions. The 18-year-old is well known for her feminine takes on streetwear style, showing young girls that it’s possible to be casual, comfortable, and cute all at the same time.
As she scored gold and bronze in the Olympics, she won gold in our hearts doing a stunning and creative campaign with the fashion brand Love Shack Fancy.
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Katie Ledecky
Over in Swimming, Katie Ledecky continues to show up and show out by earning her 12th medal
at the 2024 Olympics. Hailing from Washington, DC she is the most decorated, female swimmer!
She has endorsement deals with American Girl, Ralph Lauren and a swimwear company called TYR that she “earns at least 1million annually from that deal.” Way to go!
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Noah Lyles
Fashion Reverie never leaves the men out. Some people love him for his bold style and verbose braggadocious behavior, others may feel Lyles is too full of himself. Whatever camp you are in, you cannot deny that the brotha has style.
“He is just stylish,” Kessie recently told Women’s Wear Daily of his friend and client’s approach to fashion … “He doesn’t check one box. He has a keen knack for fashion and for style.”
Coco Gauff
Set to be tennis’s next Serena Williams, Gauff has already won seven career titles at just 20 years old and competed at the Olympics once before where she was a flag bearer along with LeBron James. Her style is simple, sporty, and understated. While not much has been written about her in the fashion world, her collaboration with New Balance and April’s Vogue cover proves there’s some excitement in the air.
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Ilona Maher
Women’s rugby champion Ilona Maher has been an Olympic style icon for years now. Using her wardrobe to promote both body positivity and femininity, you’ll see her often wear lipstick on the field. On her TikTok’s she cracks jokes while showing effortless style–such as adding a hat to an ultra-casual look for a little bit of added elegance.
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Gabby Thomas
Finally, the Renaissance woman that is Gabby Thomas. This Atlanta peach has a gold medal
for the 4×100 relay but did you know she has an undergrad degree in neurobiology and grad
degree in epidemiology? Simply Amazing! She has an endorsement deal with New Balance, and
Omega Watches. She has recently been featured on the cover of Modern Luxury Houston
Looking top model in Dior.
—Renessta Olds and Sydney Yeager
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