If Irene Goo’s description of last Saturday’s Freestyle Skiing World Cup event in Calgary holds up, then a day in an Olympian’s life is as varied as it is busy. . And George Berkley took a philosophy class, “learned physics”, and returned to the slopes for the finals.
This time last year, the American-born Gu was less than two weeks away from making her Olympic debut in Beijing, representing her mother’s country of origin, China. As one of the most sponsored athletes in the Olympics, she was already a famous face. But outside of the ski world, few people saw her in action. The idea that she was overrated in her abilities was quickly dispelled and she won three medals, including gold in halfpipe and big air competitions.
Goo will make its runway debut at Louis Vuitton’s 2023 Cruise Show in San Diego, California in May 2022. credit: Jerrod Harris/Getty Images
“People always think of fashion and skiing as being two completely different things, but the truth is, the core aspects are actually very similar,” she said at this weekend’s Winter X. Ahead of the Games, he told CNN sports anchor and correspondent Coy Wire. Aspen, Colorado.
“Both are rooted in a sense of self-expression and creativity. I think it’s really been passed down.”
Sport, school and fashion not only overlap but also contribute to each other, Gu said, adding that juggling is a matter of coexistence rather than compromise. What she learned in psychology applies to skiing, which brings her creativity to fashion. Modeling, on the other hand, offers lessons in resilience and self-confidence, which we apply to our research at the university. “Everything is cyclical,” she said.
Watch: Coy Wire interviews Eileen Gu ahead of the Winter X Games (Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images as Gu competes at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics).
Sprinting the halfpipe may have little in common with walking the runway, but “everything is connected,” said the 19-year-old. Gu, who is drawn to action sports in a way, said skiing leaves him with the feeling that “I can do anything.”
“Because if I can push my body to do a double cork, who says I can’t add another 180 degrees? If I want to flip, who says I can’t get it? Do I do well on the next test, or shoot my dream magazine?”
“Beauty is power,” she later added. “And beauty is not just what your body looks like, but being strong in what your body can do.”
Irene Gu reacts after the final jump before winning the gold medal in the Women’s Freestyle Skiing Freeski Big Air Final at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics on February 8, 2022. credit: Mao Jianjun/China News Service/Getty Images
Style “characterized by balance”
“It’s just about how art can really be worn on the body and how expressive it can be on the show. There’s also a set — there are so many things out there. ”
She describes her personal style, like much else in her life, as “characterized by balance” — “between masculine and feminine, elegant and sporty, playful and mature.” between.
“They are all different aspects of my life and on some days, I find fashion to be a great way to express how I feel…I see every day, even if it’s within a few hours. It looks different, too. Fun about it.”
Gu is signed to IMG Models, an agency that houses fashion celebrities like Kate Moss, Bella Hadid and more. She has worked with Victoria’s Secret, Tiffany & Co., Swiss watchmaker IWC, and cosmetics giant Estée Lauder (including her chain of cafes Luckin Her Coffee, telecommunications company China Mobile, and Inner Mongolia’s Meng Dairy). , as well as various Chinese brands).
Goo attends the 2022 Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. credit: Theo Wargo/Wireimage/Getty Images
“For me, there weren’t that many girls in the ski industry.” The girl at home would look at the TV or cell phone and say, ‘Hey, if she can do it, I’d love to do it too. She looks like she’s enjoying herself. when can i try ’ can be said. ”
