Alpine skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin just wrapped up a whirlwind week in New York City — trading snow for runways and tennis courts — and she’s saying farewell with major champion energy.
In her latest Instagram post, the Olympic gold medalist and most decorated skier in history captioned the moment:
“What a week🌪️…see you next time, New York! 🙏💋”
Fresh off intense high-altitude training in Chile, Shiffrin dove headfirst into her first-ever New York Fashion Week experience. She attended multiple shows, had personalized fittings with top designers like Naeem Khan and Cynthia Rowley, watched Jannik Sinner claim victory at the U.S. Open, and even ditched her heels for a barefoot stroll through SoHo. All captured beautifully by photographer @sam.maller for The Players’ Tribune.
Styled to perfection by @jshinyeda, she rocked a clean Adidas fit paired with a sleek Longines watch — blending athletic edge with high-fashion polish like only a champion can.
From elevation camps to front-row seats at Fashion Week and Grand Slam tennis, Shiffrin turned the city that never sleeps into her personal playground. The tornado emoji perfectly sums up the non-stop pace: fittings, shows, matches, cheesecake at Junior’s, and moments that clearly left her inspired and recharged.
Whether she’s dominating the slopes (fresh off Olympic slalom gold) or stepping into new worlds off the mountain, Mikaela continues to show why she’s one of the greatest athletes of her generation — graceful, curious, and always evolving.
New York had the skiing GOAT for a week. The mountains (and the fashion world) are already calling her back.
