Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde don’t just dominate the World Cup. They own the red carpet.
The alpine skiing power couple turned heads once more this summer in New York, stepping out together for the inaugural TIME100 Sports Gala on July 16 and the ESPY Awards the night before. Shiffrin, freshly named a TIME100 Icon in Sports and nominated for Best Athlete in Women’s Sports, arrived looking every bit the champion off the snow. Kilde, sharp in classic formalwear, matched her energy stride for stride.
Photographers couldn’t get enough. One Getty shot of the pair at the TIME gala has already circulated widely, capturing the easy chemistry that has defined their public appearances since they went red-carpet official years ago. At the ESPYs, Shiffrin turned heads in a sleek Retrofête look paired with Christian Louboutin heels, a Longines watch, and statement jewelry — while Kilde stood proudly by her side.
This isn’t a one-off. From earlier ESPYs appearances to previous TIME events, the American ski queen and her Norwegian fiancé have repeatedly proven they can trade race suits for evening wear without missing a beat. Shiffrin herself leaned into the moment in a recent YouTube short, documenting her introvert-friendly (but still glamorous) week in NYC that included the TIME100 Sports Gala red carpet, live podcast episodes, and daily workouts.
Fans have taken notice. Comments flooded in celebrating the couple’s style, presence, and obvious partnership — the same support system that has carried both through injuries, comebacks, Olympic glory, and the relentless demands of elite ski racing.
Whether they’re carving gates or walking carpets, Mikaela Shiffrin and Aleksander Aamodt Kilde keep serving looks, wins, and main-character energy. The slopes may be their stage, but the red carpet has become their encore.
