Simone Biles covers Vogue US August 2020 by Annie Leibovitz

Simone Biles covers Vogue US August 2020 by Annie Leibovitz

August 9, 2020

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles takes the spotlight for Vogue US’ August 2020 issue. Captured by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, she sports a Bottega Veneta bodysuit on the newsstand cover (above) and shows off her impressive gymnastic skills decked out in Christian Dior Haute Couture for the digital edition (below).

Simone Biles covers Vogue US August 2020 by Annie Leibovitz

For the cover story, alongside her family, Biles poses in ensembles featuring designs from labels like Marc Jacobs, Alaïa and Hermès, styled by Phyllis Posnick.

The accompanying interview by Abby Aguirre details Biles upbringing, her introduction to the world of gymnastics and her rise in the sport. Biles also talks about the Larry Nassar case and the USAG, Black Lives Matter and the postponed Olympics.

Hair: Nai’vasha Johnson
Make-up: Fara Homidi

Simone Biles covers Vogue US August 2020 by Annie Leibovitz
Simone Biles covers Vogue US August 2020 by Annie Leibovitz
Simone Biles covers Vogue US August 2020 by Annie Leibovitz
Simone Biles covers Vogue US August 2020 by Annie Leibovitz