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Photos: Usain Bolt and Joan Smalls: Cut to the Chase

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    Catch Him if You Can

    Three-time Olympic champion Bolt, who competes for Jamaica, isn’t the only one going for gold this summer, as Smalls gleams head-to-toe out of the gate. Ralph Lauren Collection gold pleated lamé dress; select Ralph Lauren stores. Superga sneakers.

    Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman.

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    Height of His Career

    “It takes time ‘cause I’m taller,” says the six-feet-five sprinter, who holds three world records, on getting up to top speed. Puma running shorts and sneakers.

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    High Definition

    Metallics are prime for rough textures (think sequins or glitter), but there’s a softer side to them, as in an embossed pattern like stamped foil. Stella McCartney Lurex-and-silk shirt, $995; Stella McCartney, NYC. Omega watch.

    Beauty Note
    Estée Lauder’s Invisible Fluid Makeup is designed to match every complexion seamlessly.

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    On Their Marks

    Chasing Bolt filmmaker Josh Rothstein captures the athlete and students from Unity Prep School in Kingston. Smalls gets in on the action with a sequin-flecked dress cut like a muscle tee. Louis Vuitton wool-and-silk dress, $2,160; select Louis Vuitton boutiques. On Bolt: Puma by Cedella Marley track and field uniform.

    Photographed on location at the UWI Usain Bolt Track, University of the West Indies, Jamaica.

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    Crowd Pleaser

    Bolt is, understandably, a legend in his native country and will mug with fans on the dance floor at clubs. On Smalls: Louis Vuitton gold waxed-cotton jacket ($1,130) and pants ($725); select Louis Vuitton boutiques. Mosley Tribes sunglasses. Canon camera. On Bolt: Gucci sunglasses.

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    For the Record

    Gilt is not too flashy for day, though it is more refined than your basic neutral. Michael Kors knit tank top, $395; select Michael Kors stores. Eugenia Kim hat. Bulgari watch.

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    Peak Performance

    Not since Elvis has a gold lamé suit seemed so winning. Stella McCartney Lurex top ($965) and pants ($885); Neiman Marcus, Chicago.

    In this story:
    Hair: AKKI
    Makeup: Brigitte Reiss-Andersen
    Photographed at the Mona Bowl, University of the West Indies, Jamaica. Produced by Maxine Walters, MW Productions.