Lindsey Vonn made a bold fashion statement at the 2025 ESPY Awards, turning heads with a daring outfit that took the red carpet by storm.
The Olympian, 40, rocked a strapless eggplant-colored gown by Elisabetta Franchi from the fall/winter 2025 collection, which featured a dramatic hip-bone grazing slit that exposed her black g-string thong.
Vonn accessorized the daring look with statement drop earrings, a black clutch, and black platform heels, completing her ensemble with a side-parted wet wave hairstyle and smoky eye makeup.
The high-fashion moment wasn’t just about style — Vonn, nominated for Best Comeback Athlete, has made a stunning return to competitive skiing after retiring in 2019.
In March 2023, she made history as the oldest woman to place at the Ski World Cup finals, securing a second-place finish in the Super-G race in Idaho. Vonn is set to return to the Olympic stage at the 2025 Winter Games in Milan, Italy, where she hopes to continue her career-defining comeback.
Inside the ceremony, Vonn kept the fashion momentum going with a sexy outfit change, slipping into a silver fringe beaded gown with a completely sheer skirt, adding even more allure to her night.
The decorated athlete is no stranger to the ESPYS, having already won four awards. Last year, she stunned the crowd in a bold yellow gown featuring a side cutout and high slit that showed off her impressive leg muscles. Vonn also presented an award at the 2024 show, where she exuded elegance with beachy blonde waves, glowy makeup, and a black clutch.
Vonn’s 2025 ESPYS appearance is just one of many fashion-forward moments this summer. On July 15, she celebrated the 20-year anniversary of her partnership with Red Bull at a pre-ESPYS bash in West Hollywood, wearing a black long-sleeve bodysuit with a plunging neckline and black croc-embossed miniskirt, paired with gold accessories and stilettos.
The fashion-forward athlete also turned heads at the world premiere of the F1 movie in New York City on June 16, sporting a brown leather jacket, a black mini skirt, fingerless gloves, and brown pointed-toe pumps.
With the Winter Olympic Games just around the corner, Vonn is focused on her training and excited to return to the slopes. She recently shared with PEOPLE that she’s feeling “great” and eager to begin intense preparations.
When asked about her love for Italy, Vonn expressed excitement about the possibility of visiting Milan, known for its fashion scene, after the competition.
Vonn’s 2025 ESPY Award appearance showed off her undeniable style and confidence, marking yet another iconic moment in her already impressive career.
