Jordan Chiles Makes NYFW Runway Debut as She Closes Kim Shui Show in Silver Leotard-Style Outfit
Mar. 15, 2025Jordan Chilesis making herNew York Fashion Weekdebut!
The ensemble featured flowing material on either side as she walked the runway, wearing her hair in braids and finishing the look with a pair of sneakers.
Chiles had her Olympic rings tattoo on display on her right arm as she kept her gaze ahead while making the final runway walk of the show.
Jordan Chiles walks the runway at the Kim Shui show at NYFW on Sept. 7, 2024.John Lamparski/Getty
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The athlete announced she’dtouched down in the Big Apple last weekaround a month after her appearance at the 2024Paris Olympics.
Jordan Chiles walks the runway at the Kim Shui show at NYFW on Sept. 7, 2024.Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty
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“NYFW,” Chiles simply captioned the post on Sept. 6.
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The day before, she attended the2024 US Open, wearing a sporty pleated skirt and preppy maroon cardigan.
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Jordan Chiles attends the US Open in New York City on Sept. 5, 2024.Gotham/GC Images
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Last month, it was revealed thatChiles had been stripped of the medalafter a Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) judge ruled that he score should be changed to more accurately reflect the difficulty level of her routine. Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu was then promoted to third place, with her teammate Sabrina Maneca-Voinea placing fourth.
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The IOC confirmed in a statement shared with PEOPLE on Aug. 11 that Chiles' medal would be reallocated to Barbosu.
On Aug. 15,Chiles spoke out about the decisionin a lengthy statement shared onInstagram, which included, “I have no words. This decision feels unjust and comes as a significant blow, not just to me, but to everyone who has championed my journey.”
“To add to the heartbreak, the unprompted racially driven attacks on social media are wrong and extremely hurtful. I’ve poured my heart and soul into this sport and I am so proud to represent my culture and my country,” she continued while calling out the hateful messages that the situation had brought upon her.
source: people.com
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