Chinese Skier Eileen Gu Stuns With Scene-Stealing Outfit at Milan Fashion Week
Chinese Skier Eileen Gu Stuns With Scene-Stealing Outfit at Milan Fashion Week
Geca FloresThu, February 26, 2026 at 5:44 AM UTC
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Eileen Gu went from trading her ski looks to haute couture as the Chinese Olympian made a head-turning appearance at Milan Fashion Week.
Following her historic win at the 2026 Winter Olympics, the 22-year-old freestyle skiing star wowed everyone with her show-stopping style, this time not on the slopes but from the front row of Brunello Cucinelli’s Fall 2026 ready-to-wear runway fashion show.
In an Instagram update, the newly minted three-time Olympic gold medalist dazzled in a chic, timeless dress that perfectly fused daring fashion with effortless elegance.
As seen in the behind-the-scenes photos from the fashion show, Gu strutted in a long beige silk dress with a halter neckline and backless detail that accentuated her slim and model-like figure.
Gold medalist Ailing Eileen Gu of Team People’s Republic of China celebrates during the medal ceremony for the Women's Freeski Halfpipe Final on day sixteen of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games.
In addition, she paired the look with a cropped leather moto jacket, giving the ensemble an edgy, modern twist that balanced elegance with attitude.
Apart from her stunning outfit, the fashion designer himself, Brunello Cucinelli, warmly welcomed the Olympian, with other guests clapping and cheering for her in admiration of her star power and celebration of her recent triumph.
“Quality time. Grazie mille @brunellocucinelli_brand,” she captioned her post.
Fans immediately flocked to the comment section, flooding it with praise and admiration as they gushed about her elegant fashion choice.
“Omg this look is so good,” one wrote.
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“Effortlessly beautiful! Ur charm and elegance are truly captivating,” a follower said.
Some were even calling her “supermodel” for her runway-ready charisma, noting, “Supermodel Gu Yiran continues to shine brightly on the runway.”
“Straight out of a fairytale,” a commenter added.
A fan also noticed the smallest details, adding, “The most elegant girl, yet she turns effortlessly cool with a pair of sunglasses!!!”
“Congratulations! So proud of you,” a follower said.
In a candid interview withVogue Australia, Gu shared that she had a lot of “wonderful memories in Italy, including winning her very first Freeski Cup in the country when she was 15.
“Seven years later, I came and won the Olympics,” she said, calling the experience a “full circle moment.”
Apart from being the most decorated female Olympic freestyle skier, the American-Chinese athlete was also signed with IMG Models and has graced multiple magazine covers, including Vogue China, Elle China and Harper’s Bazaar China.
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This story was originally published by Parade on Feb 26, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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