For Olympic gold medallist Sunisa “Suni” Lee, style is threaded into all aspects of her self-expression. With the past few years for Lee having consisted of constant training while balancing school – until she left over health concerns – overcoming multiple medical issues and caring for her paralysed father, it is evident she is nothing if not resilient. Hailing from St Paul, Minnesota, in the US Midwest, her spectacular performance at the Games in 2020 cemented her image as one of the most inimitable young athletes competing today.
On stage, Lee seemingly has laser focus and unbeatable mental and physical strength. It is easy to forget that beneath it all, she is still a young woman trying to figure everything out. According to Lee, that is why she was a fit for New York-based fashion brand LoveShackFancy as a collaborator – the brand’s emphasis on weaving feminine strength into its designs echoed Lee’s own journey.
Lee’s capsule collection for the label, released on June 25 and titled Americana, became a chance for her to explore her evolving personal style. “I love to play with different styles when it comes to fashion, especially since I’m always in athleisure or my leotards,” Lee tells the Post. “Partnering with LoveShackFancy really allowed me to tap into my feminine side with the different patterns, colours and silhouettes the Americana collection features.
” LoveShackFancy founder and former gymnast Rebecca Hessel Cohen wanted not only to writ.