Ilona Maher Merges Spring Glam With Athleisure Style for Coordinating Designer Look

The Olympian arrived at Paris Fashion Week for the Stella McCartney runway show in an ensemble that expertly combined aesthetics.

Ilona Maher | Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Wonderful Pistachios

Ilona Maher always knows how to make a glamorous designer moment appear effortless, and her latest look is a perfect example.

The Olympic rugby superstar touched down in France earlier this week to attend Stella McCartney’s Women’s Wear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 runway show, decked out in pieces from the designer’s collaboration with Adidas. Sharing a closer look at her ensemble with her 5.4 million followers on Instagram, Maher mused in the post’s caption, “Little me would think I’m so cool.”

Maher mixes high fashion and athleisure in Paris

As noted above, the coordinating set came from the Adidas by Stella McCartney collection. Maher wore the High-Neck Hooded Jacket and the Logo Woven Trackpants, comprising a zip-up hoodie-style top and wide-leg bottoms. Both items featured unique ties, allowing the wearer to customize the final silhouette. For her Paris Fashion Week moment, Maher opted to style the top cropped, giving a playful peek of her midriff. She also tightened the pants around the calf for a more flared look.

The elite athlete pulled her long brunette hair back into a tight ponytail, leaving a couple of curled strands out to frame her face, which was styled using a stunning, spring-ready color palette. Maher’s glam was the perfect contrast to the effortlessly cool ensemble, showcasing dewy skin, dramatic eyes and a natural lip.

“Regular us thinks you are so cool too,” the official account for Oura Ring wrote in the comment section, referencing Maher’s caption. The official account Maybelline added, “Coolest girl we know.”

Shop the look

If you’re looking to add a little fashion week fabulousness to your wardrobe, we have good news: you can still snag Maher’s effortlessly cool set! At the time of this article’s publication, the pieces the Olympian wore are available on the designer’s website, allowing you to twin with the rugby superstar.

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High-Neck Hooded Jacket ($220)

High-Neck Hooded Jacket | Adidas by Stella McCartney

A go-to item that could elevate any casual day look, the High-Neck Hooded Jacket features a deep, cool-toned gray shade and a fun white floral pattern. According to the brand’s website, the outerwear piece was also “primed with WIND.RDY technology to block out wind and rain—making this layer perfectly equipped for activities in nature.”

Logo Woven Trackpants ($150)

Logo Woven Trackpants | Adidas by Stella McCartney

A perfect match for the jacket, the Logo Woven Trackpants are a unique addition to your wardrobe. Whether you match them to the coordinating jacket, as Maher did, or opt to style it with a simple cropped tank, it’s sure to make a statement. Also, according to the brand’s website, the pants were “crafted from 100% recycled materials,” making for “elevated athleisure that is kinder to Mother Earth.”

You can shop more of the Adidas by Stella McCartney collection here.

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