An Inside Look at Team USA’s $3,000 Gymnastics Leotards With 47,000 Crystals

The Olympics gymnastics tumbling floor is basically a designer runway, with athletes donning $3,000 leotards adorned with thousands upon thousands of Swarovski crystals. Fortune spoke with design team GK Elite about the craft that goes into these stunning garments and the evolution of Olympic gymnastics fashion over the years.

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[mdooms]

This year's leotard for the women is the best one ever!! So classy, detailed and unique.

[kerrihennebury]

I was blown away by the leotards when they walked out on the floor. They were ✨ glittering! How can anyone not be envious of the team? The high fashion along with the performances was a match made in heaven.

[sfjessy]

The artistry of the uniforms has been so noticeable this year. They are beautiful.

[iceunelle]

I love the dark ones with all the sparkly stars they wore the first night. So pretty!

[jkn]

These leotards are absolutely gorgeous! Well done. ❤

[nightswimmer]

Worth it. Royalty deserves to be properly attired. These girls rule. 😊

[ShelleeGraham]

This was an excellent 5 minute program, but would LOVE to see a history of gymnastics leotards through the years. A longer program with photos of gymnasts, events, etc. I’d like to know more about GK Elite and maybe other manufacturers. Many Thanks. Well Done 👍.

[gabrielmorod]

The amount of detail in these!!! The black leo with stars and the fireworks…just wow!

[JustPassingBy_Yolo]

The leotards that Team USA wore at qualifications were the best one so far. Love it!! I am excited to see their Leos as we continue gymnastics at the Olympics! Today, it's team finals... super excited!! Go Team USA!!

[creating_c]

These athletes deserve it. The swag is all they get from USAG for the all of the hard work they have given to this sport.

[sxt]

I was hoping there’d be a video on these leotards because they are especially beautiful this year ✨

[coll]

The one they wore in podium training the blue with the fireworks was absolutely gorgeous!!! The last one they showed in this video it’s hands down my favorite

[elsiebert]

The designs, colors, styles, and crystals are stunning this year.

[genevieveaciro]

The girls look stunning on their costumes...well done🎉

[elliottbradley]

You deserved a ""gold 🥇 medal" for all of your hard, details and labor....🇺🇲💪🏼

[JuniperArcher]

The slate designs they wore for the qualifiers were my absolute favourite. Bravo!

[NatureAli]

I think it reflects the glory of the country and what it represents just right! So much meticulous work and care, for a performance that will show-off what the US is made of, both inside and outside.

[Objection_and]

This years were STUNNING all of them qualifications, today, trials, just gorgeous ✨✨✨✨✨ I loved all the crystals. They all looked bomb

[HB-eydk]

One of my favorite parts of the Olympics is finding out which leo they chose for each final. These are by far the most beautiful Olympic ones the US has had to date, although Tokyos leos were gorgeous too

[alisons]

Fantastic story! This year’s Leos caught my eye in a way previous haven’t. Love going behind the scenes to hear how special and thoughtful these garments are. 🥇🇺🇸💪