Simone Biles splurges on Hermes purse as she treats herself to Parisian luxury after Olympics glory
PARIS, FRANCE: Simone Biles has celebrated her historic achievement of becoming the most decorated gymnast in history with a touch of luxury, as reported by PAGE SIX.
The 11-time Olympic medalist treated herself to a new Hermes handbag following her impressive performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Simone Biles buys Hermes handbag to celebrate Olympics milestone
On Friday, Biles, 27, shared glimpses of her lavish shopping experience on Instagram. The gymnast posted a photo from inside a Hermes boutique in Paris, showcasing a selection of Birkin and Kelly bags in various neutral shades, sizes, and exotic leathers like ostrich and alligator skin.
The high-end purses, known for their exclusivity and hefty price tags, reflected Biles' well-deserved celebration.
A second photo on her Instagram Story revealed a peek into the private back room of Hermes, where Biles' new purchase was being prepared in the brand’s signature orange box. While she did not reveal the specific bag she chose, her excitement was evident through heart-eyed and crying-faced emojis accompanying the post.
Earlier in the day, Biles had posted another Instagram Story flaunting her sleek updo, following criticism of her hairstyle during the Olympic qualifiers. She addressed the negativity directly, urging critics to be more understanding about her hair situation, particularly given the challenging conditions she faced.
“Don’t come for me about my hair. IT WAS DONE but bus has NO AC & it’s like 9,0000 degrees,” she shared in a video of herself using a hand-held fan on a bus on July 28.
She added, "Gonna hold your hand when I say this next time you wanna comment on a black girls hair. JUST DON’T.”
Additionally, Biles defended her husband, Jonathan Owens, against trolls who criticized him for wearing one of her Olympic gold medals. She emphasized that her family had all worn and celebrated with her medals, urging others to refrain from making unwarranted assumptions.
She wrote in response to a TikTok video criticizing the Chicago Bears player, “Crazy thing is, I put my medal on every single one of my family members and took pictures. So don’t ever make assumptions. Like y’all are so f—ing miserable. Leave us alone.”
Biles' remarkable performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics included three gold medals in the women's artistic individual all-around, team all-around, and vault, as well as a bronze in the floor routine. With this, she matched the record of 11 Olympic medals held by the late Czechoslovakian gymnast Vera Caslavska. Biles also holds the title of the most decorated gymnast of all time, with a total of 30 World Championship medals and 11 Olympic medals.
Hermes purse treat for Simone Biles sparks Internet reactions
Simone Biles' decision to celebrate her historic gymnastics achievements with a stylish Hermes handbag has sparked a wave of enthusiastic reactions online.
Following her stellar performances at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she became the most decorated gymnast of all time, Biles shared her luxurious purchase on social media, garnering widespread support and excitement from fans.
One fan expressed their admiration, saying, "Nice! Girl, you deserve to treat yourself accordingly. Can’t wait to see you publicly sporting your oh so very fab handbag. Always proud of you SB! Proud of that Hubby, too, but a Raiders fan."
Another user wrote "Hermès should give this GOAT a bag. The fact that she wants to carry your bag…Priceless Advertising. Hook Simone up with a custom!"
One user pondered, "Perhaps she has given Hermès all this free publicity because they gave her a product gratis due to her excellent achievement?"
The other user wrote, "For the record, display bags in Hermes are not for sale. They are actually destroyed after a short time and replaced with another display bag. If you buy a bag, it will have never seen the light of day and the color will be exactly as described and not faded from being out."
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