Simone Biles' Custom Bottega Veneta Bag Gift from Husband Jonathan Owens Steals Spotlight in Milan
Simone Biles is transforming a frightening incident in Milan into another heartwarming chapter of her relationship with husband Jonathan Owens. Just days after the Chicago Bears safety revealed someone attempted to snatch his shopping bag on the streets of the Winter Olympics host city, Owens surprised his wife with an exquisite custom Bottega Veneta bag that immediately captivated her social media followers.
Luxury Gift Follows Tense Milan Incident
Biles and Owens are currently in Italy for the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where the legendary gymnast has embraced spectator mode, enthusiastically watching figure skating events and cheering for Team USA rather than pursuing medals herself. This shift in focus has been documented by multiple media outlets including Marca, Page Six, and People.
On Sunday, February 15, the power couple visited the Bottega Veneta boutique in Milan. Biles later showcased a stunning white woven bag valued at approximately $4,500, meticulously customized with gold clips spelling out her initials "SBO." On Instagram, she expressed gratitude toward her husband with the familiar phrase her fans have come to recognize, writing, "Always spoiling me."
The Olympic champion followed this with another story when she discovered the bag had been personalized directly in the store, adding, "I never knew Bottega did this, might be a special Milan thing?! But how f----n' cute."
Monogram Service Details and Fashion Evolution
According to comprehensive reporting from both Page Six and People, Bottega Veneta actually offers this monogram service beyond Milan locations, typically charging around $125 per letter for the customization. This luxurious gift seamlessly continues the fashion-forward journey Biles has been on throughout recent seasons.
She has consistently transformed NFL game days into impromptu designer-bag runways, expertly pairing custom Chicago Bears apparel with Hermès pieces and other luxury staples. Following the 2024 Olympics, Biles even treated herself to a coveted Birkin bag in Paris, a detail first highlighted by Page Six. Now the Bottega Veneta creation joins her impressive collection, this time courtesy of the husband who recently prevented their Milan excursion from taking a more dangerous turn.
Jonathan Owens Details Milan Near-Robbery Incident
The softer, more romantic part of this story emerged only after a more concerning episode. Before the shopping posts surfaced, Owens shared his own perspective of the Milan trip on X, revealing that someone attempted to forcefully yank a shopping bag from his hand while they were exploring the city.
"Not somebody just tried to snatch my shopping bag in Milan, force of habit I had it tied around my hand so he couldn't get it and took off running immediately...but still crazy," he wrote, according to screenshots shared by People.
When fans humorously questioned the logic of targeting an NFL defensive back, Owens didn't exactly disagree. He added that the would-be thief appeared unprepared for such a physical confrontation, responding, "Not fast at all bro, his arms were moving faster than his legs lol Should've seen his face once he realized I turned around and he couldn't grab it."
Owens also confessed he arrived in Milan prepared for precisely this type of scenario, crediting TikTok tutorials for teaching him effective bag security techniques. "Honestly I know right, but it was no way he could get it off my hand, I've seen too many TikTok's of that happening so I was prepared," he explained.
Biles Maintains Focus on Olympic Experience
Throughout these events, Biles has consistently emphasized the primary reason for their Italian journey. The seven-time Olympic gold medalist has been exploring figure skating while contemplating her future in competitive gymnastics, having not yet publicly committed to participating in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.
During a jumbotron appearance at the men's figure skating final, she kept her remarks straightforward, telling in-arena hosts she was "just super excited to watch" and adding, "I can skate but I can't do whatever these athletes are doing tonight."
This Milan episode beautifully illustrates how the couple transforms potential adversity into memorable moments, blending luxury fashion with personal security awareness while maintaining their focus on the Olympic spirit that brought them to Italy.
