Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Katie Moon, a three-time world pole vault champion and Olympic gold medalist, has balanced her athletic achievements with studies in fashion and psychology. She completed a four-week intensive program at the Paris Fashion Institute in 2013, gaining experience dressing models for Paris Fashion Week and developing a conceptual clothing line, though not physically producing pieces. Moon emphasizes her preference for styling over design, describing herself as not inherently creative enough to design but deeply interested in styling outfits.
Moon’s interest in fashion began in childhood, with fond memories of dressing dolls like Polly Pocket and Barbies. Despite her public focus on athletics, she enjoys meticulously planning outfits for trips and events, even preparing packing lists days in advance. For example, before a family trip to Dubrovnik, she was already organizing her outfits.
Moon believes fashion can be partly taught but also requires an innate sense. She admires stylists who assemble extraordinary looks, attributing that talent more to natural ability than learned skill.
Looking ahead to life after pole vaulting, Moon currently pursues fashion for personal enjoyment but is open to working professionally in the field. She has expressed interest in bridal fashion and has explored concepts like color analysis to understand how different colors affect appearance.