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Simone Biles Turns Heads in Metallic Rubber Dress—and Yes, It Looks Really, Really Good

Who would have thought?

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It’s that time of year again, when TIME releases its annual list of the 100 most influential people. From icons like Snoop Dogg to comedy trailblazer Nikki Glaser to global political leaders, the list honors a wide range of impactful figures across every industry. To celebrate, the magazine hosts the TIME 100 Gala and this year’s event in New York City brought out both the star power and the style. One person who completely stole the show? Olympic gymnast Simone Biles. Her red carpet look was nothing short of gold medal-worthy.

Styled by celebrity fashion favorite Monica Rose, Biles wore a strapless metallic mini dress featuring a sculpted floral silhouette by Oscar de la Renta. The piece was striking enough on its own and the styling took it to another level with metallic heels, swooping diamond earrings by Mateo and a sparkling Tyler Ellis Perry clutch in Angel Dust Antique leather.

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But here’s the twist: the dress wasn’t made from your usual high-fashion fabrics. It was crafted from rubber. Yep—rubber. Officially, it’s called the Gilded Rubber Lace Cherry Blossom Mini, part of Oscar de la Renta’s Pre-Fall 2025 collection. And somehow, it looked elegant, edgy and surprisingly wearable all at once. Who knew rubber could be this chic?

Naturally, fans went wild in the comments. “The way our jaws quite literally hit the floor! This dress is everything on you,” one wrote. Another chimed in, “You just know you killed the look,” while a third added, ""So Pretty. Love that dress."

Simone posted a full-length shot of herself in the hallway of what looks like a hotel, simply captioning it, “TIME 100 so blessed and honored to be a part of TIME’s most influential list.”

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From this futuristic metallic moment to her off-duty boho looks and statement swimsuits, Biles continues to prove she’s just as influential in fashion as she is in sports. I'll definitely be watching what she wears next.

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