Simone Biles' Dazzling Laureus Dress Needed a Last-Minute Fix — What Happened Backstage

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Simone Biles' Dazzling Laureus Dress Needed a Last-Minute Fix — What Happened Backstage

News (1 / 1) 21.04.2026 21:57 / Julia


Simone Biles' glamorous night in Madrid almost went off-script when her feathered Cong Tri minidress split and she needed to be sewn into it just before the Laureus ceremony. Read on to discover the full story!

The emergency stitch

On Monday, April 20, the 29-year-old Olympic champion shared an Instagram Story showing a seamstress sewing the dress onto her after it "busted." The minidress featured sharp ivory feathers with a dramatic one-sided train.

Red carpet details

For the awards, Biles paired the gown with matching heels, a golden clutch, a statement watch and her oval-cut wedding ring, completing a bold, high-fashion look despite the last-minute repair.