Chinese Skier Eileen Gu Steals the Spotlight With Show-Stopping Look and Witty Message
Chinese Skier Eileen Gu Steals the Spotlight With Show-Stopping Look and Witty Message
Geca FloresFri, February 27, 2026 at 5:15 AM UTC
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Eileen Gu delivered yet another unforgettable moment, this time off the snowy mountain and at Milan Fashion Week.
Right after her historic win at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where she became the first freestyle skier to win three medals at a single Games, the Chinese skier stunned in a show-stopping ensemble as she attended her first Prada fashion show.
The 22-year-old athlete shared a glimpse of her front-row experience as she witnessed the presentation of the Fall/Winter 2026 womenswear collection.
In an Instagram update, Gu showed off her head-to-toe Prada moment.
From her chic, sultry look during Brunello Cucinelli’s Fall 2026 ready-to-wear runway fashion show, she shifted to a more modest and timeless look in a dark gray knee-length dress styled with a double-breasted, structured jacket.
Eileen Gu attends the Prada fashion show during the Milan Menswear Fall/Winter 2026/2027 Fashion Week on February 26, 2026 in Milan, Italy.
The skiing sensation also added light gray knee-high socks for a runway-ready vibe and burgundy pointed-toe heels.
Adding more yet subtle hues to her look, she opted for a brown leather handbag to complement the ensemble.
Beyond flaunting her personal style, the Chinese-American skier displayed her humor in a cheeky and fashion-savvy caption.
“Mom said she was Prada me,” she wrote.
The comment section was buzzing with admiration for Gu’s back-to-back fashion moments.
One fan even called her “Fashion icon Eileen.”
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“Love that your mom is always part of the moment — Prada proud of you, and so are we!” a commenter said, referring to her playful caption.
Fans also expressed how proud they are of her continued achievements, whether in sports or off the slopes.
“You look absolutely stunning! soooo proud of you,” an Instagram user said.
The same goes for another who commented, “From the slopes to the runway, you always shine so brightly.”
Others chimed in, applauding her wit, with one noting, “Wow, this is a great caption! 10/10,”
“So Prada of you,” a fan echoed, while a different user said, “HAHA good one.”
In a candid interview with WWD, Gu praised the show’s creativity and expressed how she enjoyed every bit of it.
"It was so much fun,” she told the outlet, adding, “I think the layout was so cool, having the models walk and then changing the outfits so you could really see the layering going on. Very fun, very creative."
Besides being a professional skier, Gu is also a model signed with IMG Models.
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