Simone Biles has been all about her fashions lately. From NFL gameday looks with other WAGs in suites to partying in Vegas to sitting courtside at the US Open, the G.O.A.T. hasn't missed a beat lately with throwing a 'fit. It's only natural, then, that she brought that same energy to her newest athleisure collection with Athleta.
The limited-edition collection includes cropped zip-up hoodies, long sleeve shirts, bras, socks, and more, and comes in two hues: black and a chic muted purple. This is Simone's fifth with the brand and it's "so different" than the previous ones since, for the first time, items are dedicated to both girls and women.
"In the beginning, we started off with girls, and then the women were like, 'Hey, can we can we have a couple pieces?'" explains Simone, "so then we sprinkled in a couple for women, but solely focused on the girls. This collection is my favorite because it's the best of both worlds," she says.
On top of that, it's super versatile. "I love this collection, specifically, because you don't just have to wear it in the gym," she says, "you can wear it to the office, to the grocery store, wherever. It kind of moves with you, and that's one of my favorite parts."
The 7-time gold medalist had a direct hand in the design process and was inspired by many of the current fashion trends, she says. That's how her favorite pieces—the barrel leg sweatpants, sateen bomber, and zebra print leggings—came to be. "You can layer the bomber and sweatpants with anything, and the pants have the right amount of curve." And as for the leggings? "We wanted to do something different with the prints. It's subtle and not overpowering."
Simone's Favorite Pieces from Her New Athleta Collection
Simone Biles Sateen Jacket
Simone dubs this collection "the boldest yet," a sentiment she hopes women and girls will embody when donning the pieces.
"I want women and girls to feel strong, bold, and out of their comfort zone in the pieces," she says. "I want them to feel like they're taking risks, because I think that's what it really is about when you're talking about body movement. I hope they feel comfortable, beautiful, and empowered to move."
