Gabby Thomas wins gold on the running track and on the red carpet. The Olympic medalist arrived at the 38th annual Footwear News Achievement Awards wearing a sophisticated bow-adorned outfit with black sock booties.
Thomas was on-hand to present New Balance with the Company of the Year award at the FNAAs. The Harvard grad signed a deal with the athletic brand in 2018. She won the 200 meter final at the 2024 Paris Olympics wearing New Balance’s FuelCell SuperComp MD-X v3 spike.
The star sprinter was dressed up in a chic layered black ensemble with the statement-making Philippa Bow Cape from Alice + Olivia. The piece features an oversized white bow and arm slits, establishing a classically elegant aura for the athlete. Her look was set off by sheer tights and a pair of booties befitting of the December weather in New York City.
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Thomas’s multi-textural boots appeared to feature suede and a sock-like knit material at the ankle. The shoes featured a pointed toe and a heel in back offering Thomas a subtle boost. She posed on the carpet alongside fellow track and field Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee, who settled on a similar aesthetic for the evening. She donned a lacy black dress with sheer tights and embellished black ankle boots.
For 38 years, the annual FN Achievement Awards — often called the “Shoe Oscars” — have celebrated the style stars, best brand stories, ardent philanthropists, emerging talents and industry veterans. The 2024 event is supported by sponsors Listrak, Marc Fisher, Nordstrom and Vibram.
