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Channeling Inner Serena Van Der Woodsen Legendary Gymnast Nastia Liukin Flaunts Holiday Vibes With a Twist

Published 11/14/2023, 11:07 AM EST

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The gymnastics world has witnessed multiple stars and one of them is the extremely talented Nastia Liukin. She is a Russian-born American former artistic gymnast. She has attained multiple accomplishments and before retirement was a household name in the gymnastics realm. She grabbed the title of all-around champion in the 2008 Olympics. She is a five-time Olympic medalist and has nabbed nine World Championship medals and has recently made heads turn with a classily understated look derived from a fictional character.

She chose retirement at the prime age of 22 and since then she has been excelling in her transition to an entrepreneur. Her recent collaboration with Gianni Binni has made her fans gasp in awe after witnessing her in a beautiful attire giving out the vibes of the renowned character Serena Van der Woodsen played by Blake Lively. The glimmering fit became a sight for sore eyes, and rightfully so.

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Nastia Liukin, apart from her stellar gymnastics skills, is also known for her wonderful fashion sense and her business acumen. Ever since she has stepped into the shoes of an entrepreneur, her collaborations and updates have mesmerized her followers every single time. After she recently joined hands with the brand Gianni Bini, her clothing collection is making waves on the internet. She recently shared a reel on her Instagram video where she was seen flaunting a pink-colored knee-length jacket. From her dress to her hair, everything was reminiscent of Serena Van der Woodsen, a famous character from the hit TV series Gossip Girl. The music added in the video was the cherry on top, as it was the theme song of the series.

 

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She was seen wearing a jacket which was of just the right shade of pink and this was of her collab with Gianni Bini. With this, she beautifully pulled a sequined black crop top and an A line skirt which was of the brand Camila Cohelo. Liukin wore Valentino heels, which added more value to the entire attire.

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She did a high-pony tail as her hairstyle. Marketing the brand, she wrote in the caption, “It is truly perfect for all your holiday parties or for your everyday fit”. There is no doubt in the fact that Liukin is excelling in the entrepreneurship realm. Her transition from a gymnast to a businesswoman has been an extraordinary one, as is evident.

The career trajectory of the Olympian Nastia Liukin 

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Nastia Liukin is one of the elite gymnasts of the gymnastic realm with some of the best accolades to her name. However, she decided to choose retirement at the age of 22. After this decision, she brainstormed a lot of career plans. The first thing she did was become a gymnastics analyst on NBC, then she made a Leotard collection and organized an Olympic qualifying event called The Nastia Liukin Cup. She then decided to start a platform for assisting future female athletes. This application inculcates multiple resources and provides connections with mentors, college recruiters, Olympic peers, and many other specialties.

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This was previously called Grander, but now the name has changed to The Muse Collective. She expressed, “After I retired, I kind of just realized that my greatest passion was really trying to help inspire, educate, and connect with the next generation”. Another addition to her career is that she also launched an influencer business in which she has collaborated with multiple high-end brands. Having dipped her toes in multiple waters, she is hungry for more.

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Hello there! I am Nancy Singh. I am a passionate sports enthusiast and a keen spectator of all things Olympics. My writing journey has been deeply influenced by the remarkable achievements of athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin and Kaylee McKeown, whose dedication and excellence serve as a constant source of inspiration for me.
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