tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-210729562024-03-18T02:48:07.203-07:00Nick VerreosFashion designer Nick Verreos received worldwide attention after appearing on the hit TV show "Project Runway" and later became the winning mentor on "Under the Gunn". Since then he has gone on to dress celebrities including Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Heidi Klum, Carrie Underwood and Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin under his label NIKOLAKI. He has also enjoyed impressive success with his NV Nick Verreos sportswear line on major TV shopping networks in the US and Europe.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3228125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-11741001571739250652023-12-27T15:02:00.000-08:002023-12-27T15:02:37.686-08:00FASHION EXHIBITION....."Women Dressing Women" Exhibition at the Met Museum NYC: Photos<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-YIjaD2kI9mTWfAYdl_H3egM3XGrW5qpx6ARSS_g4JfwitlWviPTDz-aaq4_X5vDF-tF6bOWPS3fPUER8WEou7nfDFcdrxW5vkBh7K4_MN9C1eYVAugAg4Xa28UtvlDCxoINnmtDK5lF3FX88TAuhhQw5DsIPDVd2CioszoEX3bJBiqwaNQs_/s2800/Collage_Fotor_WomenDressing1_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2411" data-original-width="2800" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-YIjaD2kI9mTWfAYdl_H3egM3XGrW5qpx6ARSS_g4JfwitlWviPTDz-aaq4_X5vDF-tF6bOWPS3fPUER8WEou7nfDFcdrxW5vkBh7K4_MN9C1eYVAugAg4Xa28UtvlDCxoINnmtDK5lF3FX88TAuhhQw5DsIPDVd2CioszoEX3bJBiqwaNQs_/w640-h552/Collage_Fotor_WomenDressing1_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Couture Women--Gowns on display (L to R) Madame Gres, Claire McCardell, and Jeanne Lanvin--"Women Dressing Women" Exhibition, Anna Wintour Costume Center Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC</i></b></div></b><p></p><p>Continuing with my <b>Met Museum</b> blog posts, this time we were at the <b><a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/women-dressing-women" target="_blank">"Women Dressing Women" Exhibition</a></b>, which explores the creativity and artistic legacy of female designers from the Met's permanent collection. The exhibition showcases the work of many female designers--from Jeanne Lanvin to Madame Gres, to Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior, Claire McCardell, and Japan's Rei Kawakubo, to name a few, tracing a lineage of their work from the turn of the 20th century to today. Over 70 designs are featured. It runs until March 3, 2024.</p><p><b>Here are some photos of the designs on display:</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQpx0faU3c7OrqNxafy4e2i7li7REeicH4rTDk6FMrgA2DF8E-O9jtHWHnn7G754andNr0T6OqSnSmxAGnYnRG0arCOImOTwkTqKf0wVi4DD-AT7HSgf5V10ZLrggruGskzi-i0KkPcsSzfxg9CTmuqBPAeMkN5iAiWfmYORHMvzzbJeAaOrcq/s4032/IMG_7076.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQpx0faU3c7OrqNxafy4e2i7li7REeicH4rTDk6FMrgA2DF8E-O9jtHWHnn7G754andNr0T6OqSnSmxAGnYnRG0arCOImOTwkTqKf0wVi4DD-AT7HSgf5V10ZLrggruGskzi-i0KkPcsSzfxg9CTmuqBPAeMkN5iAiWfmYORHMvzzbJeAaOrcq/w480-h640/IMG_7076.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Entrance Making--the entrance to the "Women Dressing Women" Exhibition, featuring designs from Madame Gres and Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garcons--Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC</i></b></div></b><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghleH_KUbwccmGeaccz3sHhMsHQkQqmKiO_ykvvTY_Gc0R9NvAY9DPqLX1QO44B3iCz3lyycZJvuy4I_Pv8242d09cE30fp62BdywJjvf-GH006x4711wmHWnLZV-gc53xtdtUkTJMnS-FcfUXI8u1ov50G1rIQ28ch4PD5R1XlHjJpfAxqf7h/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Vionnet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghleH_KUbwccmGeaccz3sHhMsHQkQqmKiO_ykvvTY_Gc0R9NvAY9DPqLX1QO44B3iCz3lyycZJvuy4I_Pv8242d09cE30fp62BdywJjvf-GH006x4711wmHWnLZV-gc53xtdtUkTJMnS-FcfUXI8u1ov50G1rIQ28ch4PD5R1XlHjJpfAxqf7h/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Vionnet.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Madeleine VIONNET F/W 1924-25--"Women Dressing Women" Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC</i></b></div></b><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjITnEqFWnm5bmhzXtNbcZoadByaYzIU7H1EPTR8-h65qoHKu8BQMifQBrm5QQjgtY5UFcc8zTuFN-jMOEiEvmb518PovGwl3pmhLVIuoV1UOm2LsJsFGhIOPRdM6UwbcZ9267Qou7UNB4JG24c7s8UuC-F63syKKbX3akWvbJIexUDrrnRRBAF/s2048/79E68D42-FBB2-4504-BC51-3A005C4FB847.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjITnEqFWnm5bmhzXtNbcZoadByaYzIU7H1EPTR8-h65qoHKu8BQMifQBrm5QQjgtY5UFcc8zTuFN-jMOEiEvmb518PovGwl3pmhLVIuoV1UOm2LsJsFGhIOPRdM6UwbcZ9267Qou7UNB4JG24c7s8UuC-F63syKKbX3akWvbJIexUDrrnRRBAF/w640-h640/79E68D42-FBB2-4504-BC51-3A005C4FB847.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Sarah Burton for ALEXANDER MCQUEEN S/S 2012--"Women Dressing Women" Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC</i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFahBBWUJKGkKPGRwDDiIh2SY4xMvAORBi3JYkCDQOPbCNUdErxn_OIJc4Vfhn0jBhiJ-bXmIBXTTYlJtVPVa9RI7LtXlXSC6Pa-br5ABODpthPwMTn3V6mEBzKCJSNuITujZlFSbfp48C3MPQJJXf-vxNjiy_S-tp0pFmN7Srl7fYuGKIl4DF/s4032/IMG_7080.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFahBBWUJKGkKPGRwDDiIh2SY4xMvAORBi3JYkCDQOPbCNUdErxn_OIJc4Vfhn0jBhiJ-bXmIBXTTYlJtVPVa9RI7LtXlXSC6Pa-br5ABODpthPwMTn3V6mEBzKCJSNuITujZlFSbfp48C3MPQJJXf-vxNjiy_S-tp0pFmN7Srl7fYuGKIl4DF/w640-h480/IMG_7080.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>(L to R) Maria Grazia Chiuru for CHRISTIAN DIOR Cruise 2020, Collina Strada F/W 2021/22, and Marine Serre S/S 2022--"Women Dressing Women" Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipfrgFgjDf6UZBcA7_ldCe92LmiVWC7yYbr5gRXQCB-7UUHyivK87zEA7III44EiW34WEhumxSQJt5XnUSgEWcndLJLTX8-af2LaTpWyrYYGVqrL7QYQDDBTgYYzP9K1KLcQr7Kf552vbMvfuNIqAHAYsuwrX-tCbuNtUU-Wwtjpg8JV11WGpJ/w480-h640/IMG_7090.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Georgina Godley A/W 1986-87 "Lump & Bump Collection" Dress--"Women Dressing Women" Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4D77ZdUnTeFPZy2NlNQ_W5_0oDm6i9EMmrMXGe7juN2lQDhwF091mxI7AKuyixflegiXyG2S-BEtASYangIWJW3Ty0sOLJyQvDhGH3CL4sBTtdKz0jSXEcwATc353c8iQTNAKfuDn9Pz-iAybygx6vkGLG8YFWlp7i1qk4kJuxPsLgc-_wYhb/s4032/IMG_7092.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4D77ZdUnTeFPZy2NlNQ_W5_0oDm6i9EMmrMXGe7juN2lQDhwF091mxI7AKuyixflegiXyG2S-BEtASYangIWJW3Ty0sOLJyQvDhGH3CL4sBTtdKz0jSXEcwATc353c8iQTNAKfuDn9Pz-iAybygx6vkGLG8YFWlp7i1qk4kJuxPsLgc-_wYhb/w480-h640/IMG_7092.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Vivienne Westwood F/W 1994-95 "On Liberty" Suit, Vivienne Tam 1995 "Mao" Printed Suit"--Women Dressing Women" Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbWBxf6ODd6oiSjyEB1Du02SUy521DZknyxXvZvsxq1F9CiORIwO4dEy1Yj2XZNT28zSMBipKx9djdnWdmeNntUKNDOIwn9JmXvnKf-BRlCUNTehH9aDfZauGmJd6Itl1i25Qo21PGgR2SFvmGqpT3OYBt2MVllINpUB-UoB3UqzH-wujmo0UX/w480-h640/IMG_7098.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Claire McCardell 1945--"Women Dressing Women" Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8SFEAGyanOFI9dmeauUKvcxUfCPw5mbI_CjprqFynQQtdsJc6xQJPkDaBsdiv_5LbYDEBLHmOz2_lcCNbnjYDR71rDCJMM1w0hshbTsOO3kSPeU9MU-OrLXQZF1QCUErsa4sgFQIZg1e3LBVzLjcf74_XO_XZHpKc9fDuOp5wXIbPMPxmhQK/s4032/IMG_7100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE8SFEAGyanOFI9dmeauUKvcxUfCPw5mbI_CjprqFynQQtdsJc6xQJPkDaBsdiv_5LbYDEBLHmOz2_lcCNbnjYDR71rDCJMM1w0hshbTsOO3kSPeU9MU-OrLXQZF1QCUErsa4sgFQIZg1e3LBVzLjcf74_XO_XZHpKc9fDuOp5wXIbPMPxmhQK/w480-h640/IMG_7100.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Jessie Franklin Turner "Tea Gown" 1928--"Women Dressing Women" Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigEXHgERb9YAF9PPEXp9bm3qEVLF1b3KlKDKnHJWvWrVJdXdMDXf2Jz3pYTCmvoLFDpaFaMIVL928TbR9qQcE7WSc7he-d69CbihLNPJJhi8edTh9zqQubEhTj5MUDsZK3xytZvad0XXlorlK8_8gsqWvjxGgOtVikx1aQ3_flh4HP0EB3xoPZ/w480-h640/IMG_7110.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The couture details of this silk charmeuse dress...check out the hand-done mini gathering--"Women Dressing Women" Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC</i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXX3MHxM_gD3FSt48Vprawe14YSxeuw0EW1SQYumzXSlEvl4nuz8p7F5ENOns3AjYID94byaCdN9piVGOhKdR6YvYQmCQ4lLHTeeB6sSz-_DFFNXo5bCuW0Yd1bnpJeRovTYuEVFxSQ2zbewjxYJkqvnx9wFAD0kKVwBnrXZOVKN2BNQYfW3U/s4032/IMG_7111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinXX3MHxM_gD3FSt48Vprawe14YSxeuw0EW1SQYumzXSlEvl4nuz8p7F5ENOns3AjYID94byaCdN9piVGOhKdR6YvYQmCQ4lLHTeeB6sSz-_DFFNXo5bCuW0Yd1bnpJeRovTYuEVFxSQ2zbewjxYJkqvnx9wFAD0kKVwBnrXZOVKN2BNQYfW3U/w480-h640/IMG_7111.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Louiseboulanger 1928 "Feathered" Dress and Boue Soeurs 1928 "Court Dress" to be presented at the Court of St. James--"Women Dressing Women" Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlxM5svjAGBk4ryEmrEfj6d-EUd6nD5Ty3BDw9dC2t7w-1sYnmvDlaRS_iFF6sCTHuaqJgJBrn0BlLa2nblAWJXVfFjNc8JTvsnIlgvQAiWujdZBn9iwjhKiY37iEqllTtcgR9wvUEG1vYFawMWiC4ie2JMiaimkxuRPrMl5M69Fph5QsFjft/s3024/IMG_7079.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2926" data-original-width="3024" height="620" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGlxM5svjAGBk4ryEmrEfj6d-EUd6nD5Ty3BDw9dC2t7w-1sYnmvDlaRS_iFF6sCTHuaqJgJBrn0BlLa2nblAWJXVfFjNc8JTvsnIlgvQAiWujdZBn9iwjhKiY37iEqllTtcgR9wvUEG1vYFawMWiC4ie2JMiaimkxuRPrMl5M69Fph5QsFjft/w640-h620/IMG_7079.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>"Women Dressing Women" Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>If you are in NYC and love fashion, head to the Met Museum and check out this exhibition--it will run until March 3, 2024.</b></div></b></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-57928816342261375532023-12-27T12:22:00.000-08:002023-12-27T12:24:02.834-08:00ART BLOG.....The MANET DEGAS Exhibition at the Met Museum NYC: Pics<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBYATt7RLhncbXEduDQRnNpo1mNZwyCJ27hBGuA5X4MJf0VeJPkh6Y6XRpQYdgc8ywWtd8CounHqsJqGHTQNmzNfw8IKbPo_m7cm6i-ABUImWhdIfBK18D3fY7iQIhPKOEjMfdvnxv4qOLXQi7Inu5djqvkoiVnGbHPM8Y2zhaTxptphQc9HFc/s3600/Collage_Fotor_Manet_Degas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBYATt7RLhncbXEduDQRnNpo1mNZwyCJ27hBGuA5X4MJf0VeJPkh6Y6XRpQYdgc8ywWtd8CounHqsJqGHTQNmzNfw8IKbPo_m7cm6i-ABUImWhdIfBK18D3fY7iQIhPKOEjMfdvnxv4qOLXQi7Inu5djqvkoiVnGbHPM8Y2zhaTxptphQc9HFc/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_Manet_Degas.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Art Gorgeous--Manet/Degas Exhibition, Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC</i></b></div><p></p><p>A couple of weeks ago, along with David, we traveled to NYC for his Birthday...for some sightseeing, the MADONNA (!) Concert and Broadway (of course!). We also wanted to go to the <b>Met Museum</b> to see the <b><a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/manet-degas" target="_blank">Manet/Degas Exhibition</a></b> as well as the <b>"Women Dressing Women"</b> Fashion Exhibition (that blog is next!). </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-NhK_D0VDHnag_aS1UEQTgy1fGKCA_ZpEsguLP9gRAsIGGJyZ0BhJSbr_DIw2RYJNtK8G2Zxj040T21DThHbdcixS7dPVWZiwgHMdXe4lIhwenDNXIE9-AKglwUDFjcpOM_qHKZnaPgeDWcDz2uia8_jROTA5TNMJjabPg_oqgeRx5KOep5NN/s2448/Nick_David.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="1836" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-NhK_D0VDHnag_aS1UEQTgy1fGKCA_ZpEsguLP9gRAsIGGJyZ0BhJSbr_DIw2RYJNtK8G2Zxj040T21DThHbdcixS7dPVWZiwgHMdXe4lIhwenDNXIE9-AKglwUDFjcpOM_qHKZnaPgeDWcDz2uia8_jROTA5TNMJjabPg_oqgeRx5KOep5NN/w480-h640/Nick_David.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Met Boys--Nick Verreos and David Paul, Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC</i></b></div></b><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqQ8WoxWBMCeC7UOeYgx14-P1HkbRNWd8txgGEiT37TxMrQUES25DOBXl6UO5tTmSZ5fBJsTetm9uqRUrjhrP4oIsXofAqx0iXTTB9Ro3jsCQl0SetGXvGVghIDJJEKXK7Sm0pWKcMz-Q-ivERSm6JLWaTfEEVGHYvC4frELf8dMnujOadWIE/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Manet_Degas2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2458" data-original-width="2800" height="562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdqQ8WoxWBMCeC7UOeYgx14-P1HkbRNWd8txgGEiT37TxMrQUES25DOBXl6UO5tTmSZ5fBJsTetm9uqRUrjhrP4oIsXofAqx0iXTTB9Ro3jsCQl0SetGXvGVghIDJJEKXK7Sm0pWKcMz-Q-ivERSm6JLWaTfEEVGHYvC4frELf8dMnujOadWIE/w640-h562/Collage_Fotor_Manet_Degas2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Manet/Degas--Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC</i></b></div></b><div><br /></div><div>The exhibition is (as the Museum says) "an artistic dialogue examining the close relationship between Edouard Manet and Edgar Degas", and how they chronicled the Bourgeois life of France at the time. The exhibition closes soon (January 7, 2024) so it was a special occasion that we got to see it before closing.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Here are some photos from the wonderful exhibition:</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FSlFT13dMX7cWiP-jgnsl4gB0OGCp16h0-SlSKBgeta7z5MQlQSHcDcDbu0NCqVLukDpTUaO1z_hcWNOirqHntKgjbcDU2bXoEiVMEdzDggWO0MDCHZeT72JGenVAZR3mDOBXYe9EIA8FK0IAg6V-2S7a1gbytcL9Z2u_11DQmP2YZmogkJV/s3468/Collage_Fotor_Manet_Degas3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2354" data-original-width="3468" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FSlFT13dMX7cWiP-jgnsl4gB0OGCp16h0-SlSKBgeta7z5MQlQSHcDcDbu0NCqVLukDpTUaO1z_hcWNOirqHntKgjbcDU2bXoEiVMEdzDggWO0MDCHZeT72JGenVAZR3mDOBXYe9EIA8FK0IAg6V-2S7a1gbytcL9Z2u_11DQmP2YZmogkJV/w640-h434/Collage_Fotor_Manet_Degas3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Manet/Degas Exhibition--Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC</i></b></div></b><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFqIdwRJFXWMzz7DxuHJ0_wL77OX36zi-rSo8ULcbzK9RV6pIJ4i9fn6o-k7pbWZd2E-BM14qzudN6p9lTMiQmNKYrj-yQvWdHhdxtsriCFT5BkOsgCX98DsahbOo-JkaYA6TyMFV3x1Nks30nf6rJCwubPJABUepN7nB28HG1Z8V6ILwEA7ZG/s3332/IMG_7047.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3332" data-original-width="2761" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFqIdwRJFXWMzz7DxuHJ0_wL77OX36zi-rSo8ULcbzK9RV6pIJ4i9fn6o-k7pbWZd2E-BM14qzudN6p9lTMiQmNKYrj-yQvWdHhdxtsriCFT5BkOsgCX98DsahbOo-JkaYA6TyMFV3x1Nks30nf6rJCwubPJABUepN7nB28HG1Z8V6ILwEA7ZG/w530-h640/IMG_7047.JPG" width="530" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Sketch of Edouard Manet, Seated, Holding his Hat--by Edgar Degas (1868)</i></b></div></b><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZSQq1xWWL8Nh0WPzhcmyAiKAZGUXOmIG5L_ssquwnE-mbX3OfRXommtbKwCE6oUDRLxYuihOp14rT67sigW4ZhUUqHRokMFMN7ciu6BnPVhua441lfv-CaLiO_HeZV3gXGjr6VjSN7m45nwbRTeWJQVhr8dHXqOHPSf5nEqKEyf6VKunNgfb/s3021/IMG_7050.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3021" data-original-width="2982" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZSQq1xWWL8Nh0WPzhcmyAiKAZGUXOmIG5L_ssquwnE-mbX3OfRXommtbKwCE6oUDRLxYuihOp14rT67sigW4ZhUUqHRokMFMN7ciu6BnPVhua441lfv-CaLiO_HeZV3gXGjr6VjSN7m45nwbRTeWJQVhr8dHXqOHPSf5nEqKEyf6VKunNgfb/w632-h640/IMG_7050.JPG" width="632" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>A Study for "Dejeuner sur l'herbe" (1863-68)--by Edouard Manet</i></b></div></b><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHGk0Kosn8-BQJ8R-pjLB3XB4JtwgS1owmVFoILfaqmrTsp5nte57IFU1PGlNcKzuO5UqV6e08XKCl2M7bEB39qN7tStXjwYEg7QZhQFbOYJW3J7XONCaQLwlutGPEyGBgXbn85eZGX8EdsMP1t3lqPXVuHxQEEURhd1tv-4pvQw1-yDeOdwI7/s3706/IMG_7053.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3706" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHGk0Kosn8-BQJ8R-pjLB3XB4JtwgS1owmVFoILfaqmrTsp5nte57IFU1PGlNcKzuO5UqV6e08XKCl2M7bEB39qN7tStXjwYEg7QZhQFbOYJW3J7XONCaQLwlutGPEyGBgXbn85eZGX8EdsMP1t3lqPXVuHxQEEURhd1tv-4pvQw1-yDeOdwI7/w522-h640/IMG_7053.JPG" width="522" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Lorenzo Pagas and Auguste De Gas (1871-72), by Edgar Degas--</b>The man on the right is the artist's brother and he is seen here listening to the Spanish singer on the left.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQD0irGhq1HkruYgSkT6gdCn2MtBbD39hrkfUdAZLbZP1H-phAPF9Q6bbitRfR1U9IyPeUWJTALulCi0ZS_QuWEcA3GxM-HJqOpTk0XugVmx5vJtgeod5-VRBU0AdgMzTlm7S0U76ucwOjN0efWGRNPhKi-vnKV5r4jXR-teB0z-NVgoPZMPHs/s3024/IMG_7057.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2958" data-original-width="3024" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQD0irGhq1HkruYgSkT6gdCn2MtBbD39hrkfUdAZLbZP1H-phAPF9Q6bbitRfR1U9IyPeUWJTALulCi0ZS_QuWEcA3GxM-HJqOpTk0XugVmx5vJtgeod5-VRBU0AdgMzTlm7S0U76ucwOjN0efWGRNPhKi-vnKV5r4jXR-teB0z-NVgoPZMPHs/w640-h626/IMG_7057.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Family Portrait of the Bellelli Family (1858-1867), by Edgar Degas--</b>It is a portrait of his aunt, her husband, and their two daughters. Notice the tension within them...the alienation between the sexes, the stern aunt...perhaps not a happy family.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidnxu4Z0sUsxdOH4Rrv1gfJsp8KkIO117XAOFe_7ZO_MRhzkDtIgXXhGX6YpcOeQTSUfn3L3nVzMVIyfcfgt5AYkOAPRSm9T-ZIMo6R3fyOYhSIVM9aHfZYIBqMeOsCGdgHejgxb__Di2x4zVcRq3bwGuZ67jQT8RbCvs27exo3MFSIdLhBHGN/s4032/IMG_7062.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidnxu4Z0sUsxdOH4Rrv1gfJsp8KkIO117XAOFe_7ZO_MRhzkDtIgXXhGX6YpcOeQTSUfn3L3nVzMVIyfcfgt5AYkOAPRSm9T-ZIMo6R3fyOYhSIVM9aHfZYIBqMeOsCGdgHejgxb__Di2x4zVcRq3bwGuZ67jQT8RbCvs27exo3MFSIdLhBHGN/w640-h480/IMG_7062.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Olympia (1863-65), by Manet--</b>This famous painting shows a nude woman lounging as her black maid brings her flowers. The nude woman is purportedly a high-end prostitute or courtesan (the name "Olympia" was associated at the time with prostitutes), and her maid is probably bringing flowers from one of her clients. The confrontational gaze of the woman was shocking to contemporary audiences in that it shows assurance and comfort as opposed to being ashamed.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLEpk8WAPMrDB3on15r5emPu0Ysrds-L2W9djru4tCy59E8P2steJbTN7IxHTOv4Upgz77zHy0UwzmgkNzKRMALfbz_9h6wjqWNZYRaKje6uN7N7mqF-LIJmHDg9HX377YJgtQv4q21vOJ0JbVU9TDFIgKAyktr_pACdme7tMRrLvINKhqR2sC/s4032/IMG_7063.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLEpk8WAPMrDB3on15r5emPu0Ysrds-L2W9djru4tCy59E8P2steJbTN7IxHTOv4Upgz77zHy0UwzmgkNzKRMALfbz_9h6wjqWNZYRaKje6uN7N7mqF-LIJmHDg9HX377YJgtQv4q21vOJ0JbVU9TDFIgKAyktr_pACdme7tMRrLvINKhqR2sC/w480-h640/IMG_7063.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><b>The Spanish Singer (1860), by Manet--</b>Spain and anything associated with the country was in vogue at the time so this was a reflection of that. <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Though the picture was admired for its realistic detail, Manet did not disguise the fact that it was composed in a studio using a model and props. The left-handed singer holds a guitar strung for a right-handed player, and his fingering suggests that he is unfamiliar with the instrument. His outfit was fashioned from costumes that Manet kept on hand at his art studio.</span></span><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBHS8b5gmX0oivcxp25nzlZB0NTcQsCrJ2MWtc18shTkeRoxoJAwl_w1flM0clH1D4Gtzog39Y5QtHaNJITR7Hm14GUabLXCFaB3hWOufqGe0RIFN619hQxK17BPPJLhbyI6EHRglpq0g5nCqelK-I4bTGuUqXyVPh4wYvxt_y2rkAG85JGc63/s2958/IMG_7066.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2424" data-original-width="2958" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBHS8b5gmX0oivcxp25nzlZB0NTcQsCrJ2MWtc18shTkeRoxoJAwl_w1flM0clH1D4Gtzog39Y5QtHaNJITR7Hm14GUabLXCFaB3hWOufqGe0RIFN619hQxK17BPPJLhbyI6EHRglpq0g5nCqelK-I4bTGuUqXyVPh4wYvxt_y2rkAG85JGc63/w640-h524/IMG_7066.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b>The Dead Toreador (1864), by Manet--</b>Continuing with the Spain theme, this stunning painting portrays a toreador lying dead after a bullfight. The contrast of the blood dripping from his mouth, as he holds his chest with his hand, with the beauty and elegance of his satiny silk stockings and toreador ensemble makes this painting strangely beautiful.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3LB4hnYEBT5Be3dk5KjenXM8skbMvdurgX4-Yu3hMKvlEhxQjD5CFPr2Gw02lOB3KEfpo4TPGCIWFLMlmUK97ZzhnyBxCD-yPZiDyJsHLQKmvDM8iUTG56tKcxp0OaGYkNsF-Ut5o2jYIW7J8blMRDZQvOtRkQtsPU032pSNFXxhrM7P90XYO/s3257/IMG_7067.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3257" data-original-width="2611" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3LB4hnYEBT5Be3dk5KjenXM8skbMvdurgX4-Yu3hMKvlEhxQjD5CFPr2Gw02lOB3KEfpo4TPGCIWFLMlmUK97ZzhnyBxCD-yPZiDyJsHLQKmvDM8iUTG56tKcxp0OaGYkNsF-Ut5o2jYIW7J8blMRDZQvOtRkQtsPU032pSNFXxhrM7P90XYO/w514-h640/IMG_7067.JPG" width="514" /></a></div><div><b>Lola de Valence (1862), by Manet--</b>More Spain Love....from Manet; here is Lola de Valence, a Spanish ballet dancer, shown here in a pose reminiscent of the Goya Duquesa de Alba painting.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYApJBep_WQGSlzr98McUjdKvToPUHPycHsd4mFsZdWXeJBQdiN5EQn6J68MOIZF45NSBVCy1iPikUiCIlpf8PCBnN5Fch3F-pl3uAJU1wrlEy7OLaLE-v3Qj5j_IuA1M2BiP5mr4Cij8Tcj_YtrCK9rNJUbqupYZREEKQrOR0OKvhNizx8w4n/s3730/IMG_7068.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3730" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYApJBep_WQGSlzr98McUjdKvToPUHPycHsd4mFsZdWXeJBQdiN5EQn6J68MOIZF45NSBVCy1iPikUiCIlpf8PCBnN5Fch3F-pl3uAJU1wrlEy7OLaLE-v3Qj5j_IuA1M2BiP5mr4Cij8Tcj_YtrCK9rNJUbqupYZREEKQrOR0OKvhNizx8w4n/w518-h640/IMG_7068.JPG" width="518" /></a></div><div><b>Repose (1871), by Manet--</b>This famous painting shows the bored, breathless entitlement of the bourgeoisie of the time. The subject here is artist Berthe Morisot, who was married to Manet's brother. It has been commented that the sitter, albeit beautiful, and serene in her rich silk embroidered gown, is looking bored with her too-lovely of a life. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4OZlDwbiZiwvN0EyJzZfcPZKlOaYvmjGQEcIpllrJiY9NtiDBDG9nNvXHLj7-_eh2B9GEt6BZ3woo0a-78EqzKYvZRcotI8B-ruBUlYODndJprrIdXtMgHxszbaiftQoqyF3Eg_INi5q77mVO687Z84fQc7Hz2gfWkPqbJsiBLwzUlrU79ed1/s2964/IMG_7069.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2723" data-original-width="2964" height="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4OZlDwbiZiwvN0EyJzZfcPZKlOaYvmjGQEcIpllrJiY9NtiDBDG9nNvXHLj7-_eh2B9GEt6BZ3woo0a-78EqzKYvZRcotI8B-ruBUlYODndJprrIdXtMgHxszbaiftQoqyF3Eg_INi5q77mVO687Z84fQc7Hz2gfWkPqbJsiBLwzUlrU79ed1/w640-h588/IMG_7069.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b>Boating (1874), by Manet--</b>This painting supposedly shows Manet's brother-in-law, and an unknown woman, on a boat.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5HtyGwQHXokCErSmT2fL3XNLfW_DMOOnqoigOhrSLs66mEdGeQeQEBZsGWRPdn7foKyL5xfI1tQtihcR7kLhoDCLBXaUJC3JyFKgXYL7Do_GU3yUTCKHO9xrltMTUYz4IwPgUqHnATA3RN-cOMAZqW91yM6V42_K4Z3J2swPtNgGi_so4xzgc/s3730/IMG_7070.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3730" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5HtyGwQHXokCErSmT2fL3XNLfW_DMOOnqoigOhrSLs66mEdGeQeQEBZsGWRPdn7foKyL5xfI1tQtihcR7kLhoDCLBXaUJC3JyFKgXYL7Do_GU3yUTCKHO9xrltMTUYz4IwPgUqHnATA3RN-cOMAZqW91yM6V42_K4Z3J2swPtNgGi_so4xzgc/w518-h640/IMG_7070.JPG" width="518" /></a></div><b>In a Cafe (1876), by Degas--</b>This painting shows a woman and a man sitting next to each other at a cafe. She is drinking absinthe (the glass with green liquid in front of her) and both are looking rather sad and lonely. The cafe is the Cafe de la Nouvelle-Athenes in Paris.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinCXvjO6aT7AxkcSx9Fgktlqk6_w5TDKMaIt6seFtDw0gmhIvQxd6LpfhoMPLZoCt5zt0p_Lm_6qyEPlomftJxL3zmzjtAhg-_cLBm-B3Cw0MQolHmByKG6tqAJCbD0mAjOor_YWZmEEC8bb3xVKjD4KkPVN7TKLWktLcE71UvwBHxB5SK3Q4v/s3639/IMG_7071.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3639" data-original-width="2709" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinCXvjO6aT7AxkcSx9Fgktlqk6_w5TDKMaIt6seFtDw0gmhIvQxd6LpfhoMPLZoCt5zt0p_Lm_6qyEPlomftJxL3zmzjtAhg-_cLBm-B3Cw0MQolHmByKG6tqAJCbD0mAjOor_YWZmEEC8bb3xVKjD4KkPVN7TKLWktLcE71UvwBHxB5SK3Q4v/w476-h640/IMG_7071.JPG" width="476" /></a></div><b>Plum Brandy (1877), by Manet--</b>This famous painting depicts a woman sitting at a cafe in a lethargic pose, as she holds a cigarette and has her plum brandy in front of her. It has been said that the painting depicts loneliness and a rather quiet melancholic scene of a working girl (it has been argued whether or not she was a prostitute) in Paris during the time.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVfF8HrvzZiu_XQhF7zVnVK2QRLn9QQzQX_Hwj6bhDhHRLDI9tT7sf175UAOcO4PTv-lw3Tp18TRv6nricI5241nu1vlMz7o3DAjfAm3LeYtJbLQedIKO_Wp3dEm5RNosoLUQqti9aY0VXq2mDy-ZoB2K2HlK6vImQdgrKAa2lp8DNXfcu9DUP/s4032/IMG_7073.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVfF8HrvzZiu_XQhF7zVnVK2QRLn9QQzQX_Hwj6bhDhHRLDI9tT7sf175UAOcO4PTv-lw3Tp18TRv6nricI5241nu1vlMz7o3DAjfAm3LeYtJbLQedIKO_Wp3dEm5RNosoLUQqti9aY0VXq2mDy-ZoB2K2HlK6vImQdgrKAa2lp8DNXfcu9DUP/w480-h640/IMG_7073.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The Christmas Tree and Neapolitan Baroque Creche (Nativity Scene) at the Met Museum NYC</i></b></div></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>**<b>NEXT UP: The "Women Dressing Women" Fashion Exhibition!</b></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-65325031625208849852023-11-20T15:57:00.000-08:002023-11-20T15:58:10.871-08:00SASHES AND TIARAS.....MISS UNIVERSE 2023 FINALS: Winner and TOP 10 EVENING GOWNS!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-rifHGlDMVluMidaZGDpEIbP0jqd7jhhijApqx-UTF2hZXW6WDvsutVecKdJBnSaovbxoYHTqRe4W_6XMDHj1NiyJRb9VyDijh1p6h9YS1pIHMAZvGcIMXP_XrqZP7KTIxDomjPFNUiMS2SjQKvInS-I_cXVm9lf3n12CzFHSDEXS5t6N4zFa/s2048/Collage1_cropped.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1513" data-original-width="2048" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-rifHGlDMVluMidaZGDpEIbP0jqd7jhhijApqx-UTF2hZXW6WDvsutVecKdJBnSaovbxoYHTqRe4W_6XMDHj1NiyJRb9VyDijh1p6h9YS1pIHMAZvGcIMXP_XrqZP7KTIxDomjPFNUiMS2SjQKvInS-I_cXVm9lf3n12CzFHSDEXS5t6N4zFa/w640-h472/Collage1_cropped.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Best in Gown--(L to R) Michelle Dee, Miss Universe Philippines, Diana Silva, Miss Venezuela, Karla Guilfu, Miss Universe Puerto Rico, Isabella Garcia-Manzo, Miss Universe El Salvador, Sheynnis Palacios, Miss Universe Nicaragua (and Miss Universe 2023)--72nd Miss Universe Finals</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><p></p><p>This past Saturday was the finals of the <b>72nd Miss Universe </b>pageant, held in San Salvador, El Salvador. Out of the 84 contestants from all over the world, this year's pageant featured MANY firsts: There were two transgender contestants (Netherlands and Portugal), a curvy contestant (Nepal), two mothers (Colombia and Guatemala), the first contestant from Pakistan, the first black woman to represent Spain AND...the first time the country of Nicaragua has won the top title. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCoMwuPn46-Mhw0Jxc8re8_BmkvIQJBs0O33Xycn6xhe8gxcbhXIZxqfU99C1GsNQUb79OQKOUnm9ExFObnhLa9e-o4xKKKtNfituEyucJLo7KICo2cNtTPIq_Yrk0EQYBs8wElAZiJGH07FjU2IoUcvtD3tZWcfO3hmTIQcdcpz01QoUPhd1/s2000/231118233200-03-miss-nicaragua-111823.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCoMwuPn46-Mhw0Jxc8re8_BmkvIQJBs0O33Xycn6xhe8gxcbhXIZxqfU99C1GsNQUb79OQKOUnm9ExFObnhLa9e-o4xKKKtNfituEyucJLo7KICo2cNtTPIq_Yrk0EQYBs8wElAZiJGH07FjU2IoUcvtD3tZWcfO3hmTIQcdcpz01QoUPhd1/w640-h426/231118233200-03-miss-nicaragua-111823.webp" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Universal Beauty--Miss Universe Nicaragua Sheynnis Palacios, gets crowned by last year's winner, R'Bonney Gabriel from USA--72nd Miss Universe Pageant</i></b></div></b><p>On that last note, <b>Miss Universe Nicaragua</b>, <b>Sheynnis Palacios</b>, bested the 83 other contestants taking home the final crown. Palacios is 23 years old, stands 5' 11" tall, and has a B.A. in Mass Communication. She is not a novice to beauty pageants, having won <b>Miss Teen Nicaragua 2016 </b>and placed in the Top 20 of<b> Miss Teen Universe.</b> Palacios also won the <b>Miss World Nicaragua 2020</b> title and went on to compete in the <b>Miss World 2021</b> pageant. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitgztDEvuEYI-s-7hcicvLgvLbmxEbFQvKnCv0Ude4cuWqn88kCneJw66DW_cqLxi8drwj7BaLrrNwCtzL1BQh6JeiL_HiG7iBcPkjYpUFhdPX_9svHKpkRI-qFeH-UFUvtqM-7HFOdQuRjy3dax6tfcRqjejXLc0jFQdo1A91pvUpFtoxiUTE/s1049/Costume2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1049" data-original-width="697" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitgztDEvuEYI-s-7hcicvLgvLbmxEbFQvKnCv0Ude4cuWqn88kCneJw66DW_cqLxi8drwj7BaLrrNwCtzL1BQh6JeiL_HiG7iBcPkjYpUFhdPX_9svHKpkRI-qFeH-UFUvtqM-7HFOdQuRjy3dax6tfcRqjejXLc0jFQdo1A91pvUpFtoxiUTE/w426-h640/Costume2.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Sheynnis Palacios, Miss Universe Nicaragua wearing her National Costume, the Zanate, a long-tailed blackbird abundant in Nicaragua--72nd Miss Universe Pageant</i></b></div></b><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAmn5spf14KH0kv6qR_kZPT8UyhuRC-ZEeMGUTG2-uMsFUdJfZd5252jQogekqXzH3u32XykUwELYJF-PgHuOqy0zPaYRtATK1AsPm3JtM0h2JKMs376nA7fli8sTlmCdUD8gryT-nL7nSDenKJNvFBXY_PHL36oose_7mgV1XSbgboJ7XgkW/s1473/sheynnis-palacios-miss-universe-2023-v0-fvgay47hub1c1.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1473" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzAmn5spf14KH0kv6qR_kZPT8UyhuRC-ZEeMGUTG2-uMsFUdJfZd5252jQogekqXzH3u32XykUwELYJF-PgHuOqy0zPaYRtATK1AsPm3JtM0h2JKMs376nA7fli8sTlmCdUD8gryT-nL7nSDenKJNvFBXY_PHL36oose_7mgV1XSbgboJ7XgkW/w508-h640/sheynnis-palacios-miss-universe-2023-v0-fvgay47hub1c1.webp" width="508" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglizRHYZ5XY-NaeIlokuQ1OZ4xHA9kRsIQ8h-sd00fuFlw1jiz7h_cLRcSFzt4e8acnzVAn-blfchlsZPu5BnCwb1P7vf7rY0hiKEcYTbIrlyaxHIsvNf-quJiMSykf4In_iJ6NhsxDykm9zi_TbjttC4KNMCJpc61gCm_R0n5LqlJyvcT5Bux/s4000/231118233202-04-miss-nicaragua-111823.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2667" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglizRHYZ5XY-NaeIlokuQ1OZ4xHA9kRsIQ8h-sd00fuFlw1jiz7h_cLRcSFzt4e8acnzVAn-blfchlsZPu5BnCwb1P7vf7rY0hiKEcYTbIrlyaxHIsvNf-quJiMSykf4In_iJ6NhsxDykm9zi_TbjttC4KNMCJpc61gCm_R0n5LqlJyvcT5Bux/w426-h640/231118233202-04-miss-nicaragua-111823.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Sheynnis Palacios, Miss Universe 2023</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Now, let's discuss THE EVENING GOWNS!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1bRBohLQCAV-5HnDeLBK-ydgmc971jRNX6zZDOpxN-u4dhLIAT7V_PSXlzkXvwYkk0gdNV9rEZ-rFgpzAbRK9cdXqMvfm_5x0IYhhDLxXJSvfXjCbgEPGjgFkhzW5buJN4dkCyPcsLLlFHCaWMUT-QHHNaTieGQ884pqPoFXcCrNOcgIigyPw/s2048/Collage1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1bRBohLQCAV-5HnDeLBK-ydgmc971jRNX6zZDOpxN-u4dhLIAT7V_PSXlzkXvwYkk0gdNV9rEZ-rFgpzAbRK9cdXqMvfm_5x0IYhhDLxXJSvfXjCbgEPGjgFkhzW5buJN4dkCyPcsLLlFHCaWMUT-QHHNaTieGQ884pqPoFXcCrNOcgIigyPw/w640-h640/Collage1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4neyabIpZL3jwIwcR1TL4UUgzbCQgHRGVLelHNq5MVjCcD0V28cU99BDGYh0MNCp9PI6AGlXxUr0_eKJnHh-pcFHXTUs3z9ENQdtkbz_84ixGWx6Kx-bLPAoh67NschJMqv03McwcI61BQ2eNmllS3IA0yhiGpihq2sUOlSO_kUCV96Ocqv1/s2048/Collage2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV4neyabIpZL3jwIwcR1TL4UUgzbCQgHRGVLelHNq5MVjCcD0V28cU99BDGYh0MNCp9PI6AGlXxUr0_eKJnHh-pcFHXTUs3z9ENQdtkbz_84ixGWx6Kx-bLPAoh67NschJMqv03McwcI61BQ2eNmllS3IA0yhiGpihq2sUOlSO_kUCV96Ocqv1/w640-h640/Collage2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Sequined Ladies--During the Finals, the TOP 10 contestants competed in the Evening Gown portion of the contest, wearing their choice of gowns. Let's discuss my LIST from 1-10 of the gowns worn by this year's TOP 10. </i></b></div></b><div><br /></div><div><b>Let's begin with my TOP FAVORITE gown, from Miss Universe Phillippines:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZBKPbNe0o3aHNkSktEy2n2lKqMQyuRpety0xnDkkNovymVkVSaqc5spt96rMCWajTR1dX5jTsLrLaFsBXmomhQE9ij9WWnLAK1ZFCUBwaUjRW-Q1KvIa-OZmyyCYHC0S2Z4DRMBWprAWSJSOc-fUDqKrnn0bXXHwSiRWQ9f7tU5adwDSgHAqH/s2048/Philippines.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZBKPbNe0o3aHNkSktEy2n2lKqMQyuRpety0xnDkkNovymVkVSaqc5spt96rMCWajTR1dX5jTsLrLaFsBXmomhQE9ij9WWnLAK1ZFCUBwaUjRW-Q1KvIa-OZmyyCYHC0S2Z4DRMBWprAWSJSOc-fUDqKrnn0bXXHwSiRWQ9f7tU5adwDSgHAqH/w640-h640/Philippines.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b>1. Michelle Dee, PHILIPPINES--</b>Michelle wore my top pick of the TOP 10 gowns, in this black stunner. The design featured a sheer nude illusion upper section highlighted by black jet sequins which then was finished off with a black side draped skirt showcasing a high side "slit". </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhdCadAZOjHKoXWn2cqWs9G6kgGb75CGgvcf5NxEYJ4_Fw0EQdsQyJGqhepCd0zlYnXoKz2P9Ztsowpie_k09Hryedx1x0jViRwFUmwbCvct6POYhoxG-Tw4ip0DCDhhLi2Ymkg4Er0oW1Em0-D3_vdbPMIU38-iS7cYQkti-gmkS-jaAsKDiG/s2800/Collage_MichelleDee.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhdCadAZOjHKoXWn2cqWs9G6kgGb75CGgvcf5NxEYJ4_Fw0EQdsQyJGqhepCd0zlYnXoKz2P9Ztsowpie_k09Hryedx1x0jViRwFUmwbCvct6POYhoxG-Tw4ip0DCDhhLi2Ymkg4Er0oW1Em0-D3_vdbPMIU38-iS7cYQkti-gmkS-jaAsKDiG/w640-h640/Collage_MichelleDee.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikpRpAvdewU6gkrWEKTSgqqGbQBBeYhZydS6xDVEN-LTIablutCav3eUi6V0IArYGtZon4xCtUTrQjVzCdeAxA_p_M2UG8v4F6UKaLts6jUjXKit28aOybrsA-d-PUuPbmdsF0SopvoZWV2Q9kflfXdlq-j-7Vva2uw8YMqgm8HwuT9F4TjfF7/s3600/Collage_Fotor_ApoWhang_OD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikpRpAvdewU6gkrWEKTSgqqGbQBBeYhZydS6xDVEN-LTIablutCav3eUi6V0IArYGtZon4xCtUTrQjVzCdeAxA_p_M2UG8v4F6UKaLts6jUjXKit28aOybrsA-d-PUuPbmdsF0SopvoZWV2Q9kflfXdlq-j-7Vva2uw8YMqgm8HwuT9F4TjfF7/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_ApoWhang_OD.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div>The design was a tribute to <b>Apo Whang-Od</b>, who is considered the last and oldest <i>mambabatok </i>(tattoo artist) of the Kalinga ethnic group. She is an icon known for preserving the rich cultural heritage of indigenous tattoo art. The gown was designed by <b>Mark Bumgarner</b>.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirU52QNklNblG9kTVPBOxi63zJxz_Fawm0GvwtJCxhtfFBWYcB-K0q3-E7CvlwmlVircl55K9iKQQ-p_wskSNr7rnqMBiHpQ3qk7qj5gWrH9sWYX5Dtrr6t1rm1IyvO1FJvM4QbWvpvQeZh703ZhZnAMer6MQagEeaIsq9m-4jdOG0xsx36mnW/s2048/Venezuela.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirU52QNklNblG9kTVPBOxi63zJxz_Fawm0GvwtJCxhtfFBWYcB-K0q3-E7CvlwmlVircl55K9iKQQ-p_wskSNr7rnqMBiHpQ3qk7qj5gWrH9sWYX5Dtrr6t1rm1IyvO1FJvM4QbWvpvQeZh703ZhZnAMer6MQagEeaIsq9m-4jdOG0xsx36mnW/w640-h640/Venezuela.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b>2. Diana Silva, VENEZUELA--</b>Diana wore this gown for the Preliminary Competition, and while lots of contestants changed their evening gowns for the Finals, Diana decided to keep it the same (at the Preliminaries, she wore it with a feathered "Opera Coat" which she didn't include here). The shimmery design featured cascading layers of crystal fringe layered over a nude sequined base and was inspired by Venezuela's Angel Falls. It was a stunning gown designed by Venezuelan designer <b>Richard Ramirez Castro</b>.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCUgwp2c1S-nNVpM9Y0uyuAmi2pTj5fRYm0b13BCXt5ADKhm9AVkoasOAgtQakXN5jq9Z_Xmf19oMtHMiECfy5TNWAGyIkI5eXcesSs0pGu2DyHH0InyVeTG2y74JTuUGdWnJO0aLcAj3k0OB6opcXNGhjoP-4PSFLsfv9cw7yUC6hQr8ZOIPW/s2048/Puerto%20Rico.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCUgwp2c1S-nNVpM9Y0uyuAmi2pTj5fRYm0b13BCXt5ADKhm9AVkoasOAgtQakXN5jq9Z_Xmf19oMtHMiECfy5TNWAGyIkI5eXcesSs0pGu2DyHH0InyVeTG2y74JTuUGdWnJO0aLcAj3k0OB6opcXNGhjoP-4PSFLsfv9cw7yUC6hQr8ZOIPW/w640-h640/Puerto%20Rico.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b>3. Karla Guilfu, PUERTO RICO--</b>Karla wore this strapless violet-hued gown featuring a nude illusion base covered in jeweled crystals. The look was finished off with a matching sequined shoulder-and-neck piece with falling crystal fringe. It was designed by <b>Angel Guzman</b>.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIvC9AZxIAZtOhppeByPxisjIG3Pp74sUdeYhg5WBl58Qb8qPNEy_Q625mXoz903XSZhlXbpkx0wNmyXnAifI3YA49SsaZNksNnRyWFg4T_WfTjpvxxSmQxZ8zu3FNVDEbFS5EF4Xl-_d1TSZx7H6xYV1mLKg4qK5WnMbSMWvJrBU7vcsdrQ1/s2048/El%20Salvador.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIvC9AZxIAZtOhppeByPxisjIG3Pp74sUdeYhg5WBl58Qb8qPNEy_Q625mXoz903XSZhlXbpkx0wNmyXnAifI3YA49SsaZNksNnRyWFg4T_WfTjpvxxSmQxZ8zu3FNVDEbFS5EF4Xl-_d1TSZx7H6xYV1mLKg4qK5WnMbSMWvJrBU7vcsdrQ1/w640-h640/El%20Salvador.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>4. Isabella Garcia-Manzo, EL SALVADOR--</b>At # 4, I have Miss Universe El Salvador and this white Grecian Goddess-style gown. I loved this for the fact that it didn't look like everyone else's (nude-and-sequins gown!) and it was chic, fashionable, and suitable for any "Red Carpet". The gown featured a gorgeous draped detail, exposed midriff, and stunning sequined trim.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKmAr6AufJJieb8aU8zPgSd7KLEdjJOyB6uYT9RozMjyF1BtSpSFGOTNT_uOYNMm4ODQR2c9l8ZytcBC9NVjnSaOrVUUBJszErbGhKRdDeN8wmdRs3H3OyyvLWxZ7_TqBn15UvxkgK5rZpogQVaTPxen94YOi0vjLm5dhV63YKMLRkwNXUMoDD/s2048/Nicaragua_Final.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKmAr6AufJJieb8aU8zPgSd7KLEdjJOyB6uYT9RozMjyF1BtSpSFGOTNT_uOYNMm4ODQR2c9l8ZytcBC9NVjnSaOrVUUBJszErbGhKRdDeN8wmdRs3H3OyyvLWxZ7_TqBn15UvxkgK5rZpogQVaTPxen94YOi0vjLm5dhV63YKMLRkwNXUMoDD/w640-h640/Nicaragua_Final.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>5. Sheynnis Palacios, NICARAGUA--</b>Designed by Venezuelan designer Nidal Nouaihed, this gown--worn by the eventual winner of the top prize!--was a beautiful VERY Miss Venezuela-type gown. It ticked off all the boxes of that perfect "Pageant Gown": The white colored sequined fit-to-flare shape and style, the horsehair at the bottom, the intricate jeweled off-the-shoulder neckline and bust details...oh, and of course, the DIVA back satin cape. It was Pageant Queen Drama! All she needed was the crown. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODCxrN0JgmYnn6-d10D9VL2LwRfL402xZt8pchGzMrzvhWKnc2zOn2YW3Pdd7YiA2wYY4WTvX0ZqZbeSSVyNdJleN_rWADXxHudFt5fTwe2yuudbvTefsMMH7WNxsTbdQeQGdWTyV_ZBwMuNDKNZNjPh8HHhdhl06R7T-Nqz5GxXxfXKhKc5s/s960/miss-universe-2023-preliminary-evening-gown-competition-v0-fl4s6024kz0c1.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhODCxrN0JgmYnn6-d10D9VL2LwRfL402xZt8pchGzMrzvhWKnc2zOn2YW3Pdd7YiA2wYY4WTvX0ZqZbeSSVyNdJleN_rWADXxHudFt5fTwe2yuudbvTefsMMH7WNxsTbdQeQGdWTyV_ZBwMuNDKNZNjPh8HHhdhl06R7T-Nqz5GxXxfXKhKc5s/w426-h640/miss-universe-2023-preliminary-evening-gown-competition-v0-fl4s6024kz0c1.webp" width="426" /></a></div><div>Of note, this was a gown change from the preliminaries--for that, she wore this one above which was UBER SEXY!</div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr-tOq3Q3IcihYXxv8LgZb4xPtk3aLltsy6yqtzkfhn68NxpiVi8Ew5jh7Hqtmy3RLpp0AXP3VFvR93fq2BPoOHoV7FUR3Pq0T-dkvY1hKYLK-nok3VpIeh3_Kn8u1TP5AsDRHAVJYaV1D6TvcLQmUcYuj8DAZlaMT1-CqxOHwaQ7N5UAUtDc2/s2048/Peru.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr-tOq3Q3IcihYXxv8LgZb4xPtk3aLltsy6yqtzkfhn68NxpiVi8Ew5jh7Hqtmy3RLpp0AXP3VFvR93fq2BPoOHoV7FUR3Pq0T-dkvY1hKYLK-nok3VpIeh3_Kn8u1TP5AsDRHAVJYaV1D6TvcLQmUcYuj8DAZlaMT1-CqxOHwaQ7N5UAUtDc2/w640-h640/Peru.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>6. Camila Escribens, PERU--</b>Camila also changed her gown from what she wore in the preliminaries (she wore a sequined nude-and-yellow dress). For the finals she wore this turquoise-and-amethyst sequins-and-nude gown. Designed by Peruvian designer <b>Jose Zafra</b> of <b>Zafra Couture</b>, the dress was sexy and followed the trend of these nude-and-sequins dresses the pageant girls LOVE. I liked the gorgeous crystal work and undulating straps over the shoulder.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifOIi9reyzmLC9gxiWbh7XjRRLHlUPkzFAlsiNjmEcH7rlzs16Md-AoudGje0STqcdYRSU4hF03UNyBlRx7QJIQJ0tdC-z7L7QGpK3pdv-OmZ9NfDV7kHcN1w4TvUycGEkiA9RM8w5caPb8sxUl4krVcUio3sU_Yczb7TgLPNx9PLmD1McCOGM/s2048/Thailand.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifOIi9reyzmLC9gxiWbh7XjRRLHlUPkzFAlsiNjmEcH7rlzs16Md-AoudGje0STqcdYRSU4hF03UNyBlRx7QJIQJ0tdC-z7L7QGpK3pdv-OmZ9NfDV7kHcN1w4TvUycGEkiA9RM8w5caPb8sxUl4krVcUio3sU_Yczb7TgLPNx9PLmD1McCOGM/w640-h640/Thailand.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBKkXdJfSq7Y4ptoJMsd-QAEp8SsBVySSFo325HkxxXKcryiRlDcuYLIzSktq7VRvZvva36wC9jjDuTcYwbBVfV_QNS9SfkS06eIMQMh5SbCFxAMefp9DqrVG60pzLgY-kI00TKMShkyKXLle2kVkYMtvt3LxwDy6TYlUBdyRc1ZbT8UEDnOV/s1631/Thailand_Stars.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1631" data-original-width="1157" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmBKkXdJfSq7Y4ptoJMsd-QAEp8SsBVySSFo325HkxxXKcryiRlDcuYLIzSktq7VRvZvva36wC9jjDuTcYwbBVfV_QNS9SfkS06eIMQMh5SbCFxAMefp9DqrVG60pzLgY-kI00TKMShkyKXLle2kVkYMtvt3LxwDy6TYlUBdyRc1ZbT8UEDnOV/w454-h640/Thailand_Stars.JPG" width="454" /></a></div><div><b>7. Anntonia Porsild, THAILAND--</b>Anntonia probably takes the award for "Most Nude of the Nude Pageant Dresses", in this design, created by Thai gown brand <span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>Myriad Grand Monde</b> and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Designer <b>Thinthananpachr Chantajaroenpon</b>. The look consisted of, yes, a nude tulle base covered in crystals. More specifically, lots of the silver crystals were in the form of stars. The inspiration for the gown was the Stars in the Universe (Awwww!). It was quite a dress and most certainly, you had to have quite the body to pull it off...and Annotnia did.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOzGedo2_P7cCTh-d5H6wMBwxELEzG99mgnfxY_LjBqEHJkqnx-wibFwJYpNDbM8FRqKVdVN9NJjP4Bc_az-Kr6QLU0rKRSg_bY7A3kSIZeUefAHpnCTaoFuj9u56w2AG8BeswupPJV623N_IIvnLmXlSHnhrb4zvWIHsovWGX8W95GS-c6Ip/s2048/Australia.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipOzGedo2_P7cCTh-d5H6wMBwxELEzG99mgnfxY_LjBqEHJkqnx-wibFwJYpNDbM8FRqKVdVN9NJjP4Bc_az-Kr6QLU0rKRSg_bY7A3kSIZeUefAHpnCTaoFuj9u56w2AG8BeswupPJV623N_IIvnLmXlSHnhrb4zvWIHsovWGX8W95GS-c6Ip/w640-h640/Australia.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>8. Moraya Wilson, AUSTRALIA--</b>Moraya also wore a nude-and-silver crystal gown but this time, it wasn't as nude as what the other women wore (at least there was that!). This gown, designed by Australian bridal designer <b>Alin Le' Kal</b>, was inspired by his "Eleonora" style featuring a perfectly fitting mermaid shape in tulle, with under corset and hand-beaded crystals throughout. It was probably the most "traditional" gown of the Top 10, but still quite pretty.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip10hCp87bsne0Eti2t4HYwquaX2ktvcrLvnhVAJ4bkC7ccD_4pSwwjUsWtCju9RaoTC-JQ4lef-MK-yolANo3HB0CSohpG45xVdoSxmVR3jhD5r0hf1GP-iJ6me2KTlwjABbRUmP-rfokmJrkJ-pddLgk2lBMteQVa3qmwEan02wYkWYqIEJ8/s2048/Colombia.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip10hCp87bsne0Eti2t4HYwquaX2ktvcrLvnhVAJ4bkC7ccD_4pSwwjUsWtCju9RaoTC-JQ4lef-MK-yolANo3HB0CSohpG45xVdoSxmVR3jhD5r0hf1GP-iJ6me2KTlwjABbRUmP-rfokmJrkJ-pddLgk2lBMteQVa3qmwEan02wYkWYqIEJ8/w640-h640/Colombia.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>9. Camila Avela, COLOMBIA--</b>Stop me if you have heard this before: It is a nude sequined gown! In my No. 9 (out of 10), is Miss Universe Colombia in this fit-and-flare strapless nude-white gown completely covered in hand-placed crystals. The design featured sequins framing the strapless neckline and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">boned inside to create the perfect upper body cinched fit. The dress, which she also wore for the Preliminaries, was d</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">esigned by Colombian designer <b>John Lecksell</b>.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>Lastly...</b></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQxeH9Mg8T01VSbQf5njNEkwGag22oseUm7NHFM9S2zPYggINQgys-8BPPCtIIdRKGaPeu7Xj5az0iiL_gLHNL-ZH0ke5FtMRbsxUKHonhW30PWxk0Q-vS8zGwO-hZqXVhYrq1yAAeL9hfqc2B6kZF6UtYG7L8EBtZ6KqbjiB40nv_DesL9fQ_/s2048/Spain.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQxeH9Mg8T01VSbQf5njNEkwGag22oseUm7NHFM9S2zPYggINQgys-8BPPCtIIdRKGaPeu7Xj5az0iiL_gLHNL-ZH0ke5FtMRbsxUKHonhW30PWxk0Q-vS8zGwO-hZqXVhYrq1yAAeL9hfqc2B6kZF6UtYG7L8EBtZ6KqbjiB40nv_DesL9fQ_/w640-h640/Spain.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>10. Athenea Perez, SPAIN--</b>In my last place, is the beautiful Miss Universe Spain, Athenea Perez in this neon green sequined dress. The gown, designed by Puerto Rican designer <b>Jose Karlo</b>, continued on with the nude-and-sequined trend just like most of the Top 10 Semi-Finalists. The gown featured greenish-yellow crystals that climbed her body and looked like beautiful ocean coral. I liked the color and yes, I've seen this nude/sequins style before, but my real problem was the obvious visibility of her panties; it was just distracting, to be honest. For the Preliminaries, Athenea wore this...</span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0B_S0sDF_ifwO7Mh8_W4jodBYHH_fnZEarirC9RSxSa9Lz5D7j9T1VkFaj1KjzWqGEHO53pI27y-hZ5MK-LO7BDn1v7T0_zzvHy14WtsJ08ymNg2BLvvw0u9xTicoyOq7LB9_GOzTj9taIw9Ekuw44lzygyrUzxFXShJh5-RB_aCK4uBRZkel/s2048/Spain_1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0B_S0sDF_ifwO7Mh8_W4jodBYHH_fnZEarirC9RSxSa9Lz5D7j9T1VkFaj1KjzWqGEHO53pI27y-hZ5MK-LO7BDn1v7T0_zzvHy14WtsJ08ymNg2BLvvw0u9xTicoyOq7LB9_GOzTj9taIw9Ekuw44lzygyrUzxFXShJh5-RB_aCK4uBRZkel/w640-h640/Spain_1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Which I LOVED--and she probably should have worn it again for the Finals.<br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b>That's a wrap! On my Miss Universe 2023 Finals and Evening Gowns Recap! </b></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-49284053437039170432023-11-08T17:35:00.003-08:002023-11-08T18:28:08.987-08:00ICE STYLE.....Grand Prix de France RECAP: ICE DANCE!<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTZwNG4X5iTgGvYfLR-GewRn365pCWu0hgizNvxHC8cYUTTS-4cyTo9VULt7mwld3bi8HJw5AeJHki69nLqPgny4HmkXClxKkgsoI8YgPWDmv8zEfRIRwqc0Wo44GwnBif8jeQDVj4cmB9DTlRqqnh98TOe1ALUSphEkfKKsTFbmVp2ICa2Ogx/s3600/Collage_Fotor_IceDance.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTZwNG4X5iTgGvYfLR-GewRn365pCWu0hgizNvxHC8cYUTTS-4cyTo9VULt7mwld3bi8HJw5AeJHki69nLqPgny4HmkXClxKkgsoI8YgPWDmv8zEfRIRwqc0Wo44GwnBif8jeQDVj4cmB9DTlRqqnh98TOe1ALUSphEkfKKsTFbmVp2ICa2Ogx/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_IceDance.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>80's Fab--Ice Dance Teams during their 80's Themed Rhythm Dances: Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Nikolaj Soerensen (Canada), Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri (Italy), and Lorraine McNamara and Anton Spiridonov (USA), Grand Prix de France 2023</i></b></div></b><p></p><p>Recapping the costumes from the <b>2023 Grand Prix de France</b>, I have blogged about the WOMEN<b> <a href="https://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2023/11/ice-stylegrand-prix-de-france-2023.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>, and the MEN <b><a href="https://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2023/11/ice-stylegrand-prix-de-france-2023_8.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>...so now I wanted to finish with the ICE DANCE:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsHd90NNRxI9As3OcR_fUu7bT3xCkF-CNfya_sHemJf_E4cHxBFMeysXpZiXc_bXUKWYfR5ZEnqCwnhgR5vAO92UDAuwKBhX-F4PoOSyPV1YD50sQRBSdmCcpVIHxygiWuTr9sANyAsUThil3Uq6xMshiqM2pcaeT7lq5Rr1hMmr4-SSPaNWyP/s2800/Collage_Fotor_GuignardRD1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsHd90NNRxI9As3OcR_fUu7bT3xCkF-CNfya_sHemJf_E4cHxBFMeysXpZiXc_bXUKWYfR5ZEnqCwnhgR5vAO92UDAuwKBhX-F4PoOSyPV1YD50sQRBSdmCcpVIHxygiWuTr9sANyAsUThil3Uq6xMshiqM2pcaeT7lq5Rr1hMmr4-SSPaNWyP/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_GuignardRD1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpyUD_SIyPDfITiOrxLYELRcFES-G_zvQ_r_vzUw64mHfHQjOwwRzhy3UKcGfboaplKlUHRJcROgg1rtbNO50iUSkSOqxzgdbjRY4fZqHYNFiWb9HB3Uqvlhd_wMubKvMfr9_o-yIjAXqzZxbkFSiJ9Q4ncK7Ji_3HCowE7JudC2YzhTUmhGF5/s2800/Collage_Fotor_GuignardRD2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpyUD_SIyPDfITiOrxLYELRcFES-G_zvQ_r_vzUw64mHfHQjOwwRzhy3UKcGfboaplKlUHRJcROgg1rtbNO50iUSkSOqxzgdbjRY4fZqHYNFiWb9HB3Uqvlhd_wMubKvMfr9_o-yIjAXqzZxbkFSiJ9Q4ncK7Ji_3HCowE7JudC2YzhTUmhGF5/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_GuignardRD2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri (Italy) Rhythm Dance--</b>Skating their 80's Music Themed Rhythm dance to <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Holding Out For a Hero by Bonnie Tyler, John Steinman and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Against All Odds (Take a Look At Me Now) by Phil Collins</span><span style="background-color: white;">, this Italian Ice Dance team looked 80's Kitchy Fab! The Retro Eurovision Vibes were off the charts! I loved the shocking colors of electric blue, and fuchsia pink...the zig-zag/pointed/thunderbolt-like details were so good...and her makeup and side ponytail: WOW! I expected nothing less than 1000% in terms of an 80s-inspired look from these two! Bravo!</span></span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjmk2HwPnq2JYDhJx7wIbtL7E5eKKnTu5wRAIa0iZhXmW3t9J3MMqzHX2dW7sbIUn_qezIOcau0zt8pRpWcrKpBXOkNg2O3ZTB284g_KIKez846YkwunkUvoK2jPRKlxTjxg6b9sScQkwyQ8o6lNBL6_heGgcN9c27GVcFV4KIL_pHLeDKe4gI/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Guignard_FD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjmk2HwPnq2JYDhJx7wIbtL7E5eKKnTu5wRAIa0iZhXmW3t9J3MMqzHX2dW7sbIUn_qezIOcau0zt8pRpWcrKpBXOkNg2O3ZTB284g_KIKez846YkwunkUvoK2jPRKlxTjxg6b9sScQkwyQ8o6lNBL6_heGgcN9c27GVcFV4KIL_pHLeDKe4gI/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Guignard_FD.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Dance to</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Through the Sheets (from "Emily" soundtrack) by Abel Korzeniowski, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Arrival of the Birds (from "The Crimsonwing Mystery of the Flamingos" by The Cinematic Orchestra, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">A Model of the Universe ("The Theory of Everything" soundtrack) by Johann Johannsson, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Closing Credits ("The Dressmaker" soundtrack) by David Hirschfelder--</span><span style="background-color: white;">Guignard and Fabbri's costumes for their Free Dance were more classic and subdued elegant in their design and coloring. I enjoyed the midnight blue and magenta hues and light sprinkles of crystals. But what I really loved was Marco's look and how sexy that top looked on him and how it fit, especially showcasing those very toned arms of his!</span></span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGzDEmmhzIrnJhZhEmNGwP-Pb_2uhsd9zJnIDquHeqRpykbq3yNB60YAKuvRFzNQsEENZJnu17tOrAhyr6vExAYOWDmCctD8QdBxJKnNUtIqTVYe_3divIZcJ-5hKA-pctRXqxigl4N7iLYPZKozV9SdQYywrOs7iUeP58Pzo2TlV3ugb1gUgQ/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Fournier_RD1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGzDEmmhzIrnJhZhEmNGwP-Pb_2uhsd9zJnIDquHeqRpykbq3yNB60YAKuvRFzNQsEENZJnu17tOrAhyr6vExAYOWDmCctD8QdBxJKnNUtIqTVYe_3divIZcJ-5hKA-pctRXqxigl4N7iLYPZKozV9SdQYywrOs7iUeP58Pzo2TlV3ugb1gUgQ/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Fournier_RD1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFwbLLs8VcTLxSiwLLCf8AYLJ0xMs8XILo0AJMJctmRKXZ9E1nKeHJLZh3p3JlpxrfjXWjZLRgrsg_wg-H-9urMfzvqQToRDBZo_zMNxYwymLMpakuSqAgS2dVtjOwxgueLfayREomW1at1Aq4Gewu0oV2a1FqdM0bTlxKfMdPo8D-fTDkBWk/s2048/Canada_RD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFwbLLs8VcTLxSiwLLCf8AYLJ0xMs8XILo0AJMJctmRKXZ9E1nKeHJLZh3p3JlpxrfjXWjZLRgrsg_wg-H-9urMfzvqQToRDBZo_zMNxYwymLMpakuSqAgS2dVtjOwxgueLfayREomW1at1Aq4Gewu0oV2a1FqdM0bTlxKfMdPo8D-fTDkBWk/w512-h640/Canada_RD.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><b>Laurence Fournier-Beaudry and Nikolaj Soerensen (Canada) Rhythm Dance--</b>Take one guess at what they skated to? If you guessed "Top Gun", you were right! In fact, they skated to <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Top Gun Anthem (Top Gun soundtrack) by Harold Faltermeyer, Steve Stevens, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Playing With the Boys (Top Gun soundtrack) by Kenny Loggins, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Take My Breath Away (Top Gun soundtrack) by Berlin, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Hot Summer Nights (Top Gun soundtrack) by Miami Sound Machine, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Danger Zone (Top Gun soundtrack) by Kenny Loggins</span><span style="background-color: white;">. In terms of costumes, they got it right! Nikolaj looked Tom Cruise-dashing in his figure skating version of the iconic "Top Gun" bomber jacket (tighter and with stretch, and worn as a shirt). I also liked the "jeans". Laurence looked pretty in her red and dark denim mini-wrap skirt. </span></span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguuK4WrC2T-H1dzKx9njngLQdPGRnSD9qFgnku_DZBdKPDkTZD4YNuLCoOTDYDhUbqfJ14ycOLfic2Mr505MD2mTrJKo4waNX8CCoaaYssMjhRu0d87JApQ_4j7t3EeUz-nluZ5wH1u_5RG2uEqbudZARR-X1c5kzVa8lwe-I_YTT3DYkBJ1yF/s1285/FournierBeaudry_FD.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1285" data-original-width="937" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguuK4WrC2T-H1dzKx9njngLQdPGRnSD9qFgnku_DZBdKPDkTZD4YNuLCoOTDYDhUbqfJ14ycOLfic2Mr505MD2mTrJKo4waNX8CCoaaYssMjhRu0d87JApQ_4j7t3EeUz-nluZ5wH1u_5RG2uEqbudZARR-X1c5kzVa8lwe-I_YTT3DYkBJ1yF/w466-h640/FournierBeaudry_FD.JPG" width="466" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4cVDl1agdt-diwNYQ7BLom2LMvgekmIYrQ7jQ_H5TFKJM8BE-_YIyQrbln3PBEJa_31V2jEiDGtUAPkg5rMzPCGYtJcjvnhDhYmnqnZW43UItINWbj5S7hM0Z3DKLK6ljufjCNHXc6l61ZNIjhyphenhyphenUPgTKa0W3fzUzRm8UUJhL7QnvlCOxvB5Pe/s669/Fournier_BeaudryFD.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="408" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4cVDl1agdt-diwNYQ7BLom2LMvgekmIYrQ7jQ_H5TFKJM8BE-_YIyQrbln3PBEJa_31V2jEiDGtUAPkg5rMzPCGYtJcjvnhDhYmnqnZW43UItINWbj5S7hM0Z3DKLK6ljufjCNHXc6l61ZNIjhyphenhyphenUPgTKa0W3fzUzRm8UUJhL7QnvlCOxvB5Pe/w390-h640/Fournier_BeaudryFD.PNG" width="390" /></a></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBgub-4wPQ6HHXgZ5MUCCI7HxHErNXcELPEJ3AdSAENFKVEi1UmqmNalhuDNTEIDclEREdaLG-ACRnhpYxNzBGpbi0k8RXy0dMF179FoJm1mdOSNCE8JznoTLkWjSqt2_aIVJtYYAdDzavEE5qJaanbzRsZ6MvIPObpjKgNddNVUMABBjkMC9u/s479/Esmeralda.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="325" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBgub-4wPQ6HHXgZ5MUCCI7HxHErNXcELPEJ3AdSAENFKVEi1UmqmNalhuDNTEIDclEREdaLG-ACRnhpYxNzBGpbi0k8RXy0dMF179FoJm1mdOSNCE8JznoTLkWjSqt2_aIVJtYYAdDzavEE5qJaanbzRsZ6MvIPObpjKgNddNVUMABBjkMC9u/w434-h640/Esmeralda.jpg" width="434" /></a></div></span><b style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Free Dance to Music from "Notre Dame de Paris"--</b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Laurence and Nikolaj looked the part of Esmeralda and Grigoire (I assume he's not Quasimodo!) in these costumes above for their Free Dance. The looks evoked the blend of 1990s and late 1400s Period (the time when the story was from) which were the inspirations for the original designs from the musical, created by the costume designer Fred Sathal. While Nikolaj's top was more 1492-esque, her green swirly crop top and low-slung wrap skirt were definitely 90s...with the top especially being reminiscent of Esmeralda's costume in the musical (above photo) but updated to showcase Laurence's incredible body. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEM8rTLXyl8BSlgvKk5_ATD5C0glZG194GZUFZ0B-RcH8wixMyz-5pqfo144jBfm1219aD6Ijg-44DAoubP08TpplcnUtcRlOofPLOUU9m28hwNACQAu8fcD4BDPsMFhUPF3TgE70KYT6Nc_tbXPoHmfs0rR2DQY48Yiby3hKJEZ5ztYD1eLQd/s2048/LaunaultRed2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEM8rTLXyl8BSlgvKk5_ATD5C0glZG194GZUFZ0B-RcH8wixMyz-5pqfo144jBfm1219aD6Ijg-44DAoubP08TpplcnUtcRlOofPLOUU9m28hwNACQAu8fcD4BDPsMFhUPF3TgE70KYT6Nc_tbXPoHmfs0rR2DQY48Yiby3hKJEZ5ztYD1eLQd/w640-h640/LaunaultRed2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGI-RT_vHjBIFj0ITZ1D5PZacUSpeJaEmhMaGHCQ2hhX7rAf8WCulDWDOXczz-wNkRvgDuk1Yz1bTnd4_x-qXmlsu_JGnOMFeBh5kDfrk7MHV-dl_BuKmi0b23U321USMC8yuhfrWp2Bwu0bF-qktULtIb56SS7p5hkA4BHt7Pb12nyHqEXyfb/s452/LV.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="452" data-original-width="435" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGI-RT_vHjBIFj0ITZ1D5PZacUSpeJaEmhMaGHCQ2hhX7rAf8WCulDWDOXczz-wNkRvgDuk1Yz1bTnd4_x-qXmlsu_JGnOMFeBh5kDfrk7MHV-dl_BuKmi0b23U321USMC8yuhfrWp2Bwu0bF-qktULtIb56SS7p5hkA4BHt7Pb12nyHqEXyfb/w386-h400/LV.PNG" width="386" /></a></div><b style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Marie-Jade Lauriault and Romain Le Gac (Canada) Rhythm Dance--</b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: bold;">Skating to </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;">Need You Tonight, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;">Never Tear Us Apart, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;">Devil Inside by INXS</span><span style="background-color: white;">, Lauriault and Le Gac</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">wore these red and black looks above. Marie-Jade wore a skin-tight red bodysuit with sheer panels, an open back, and silver crystal embellishment. Romain's look featured black stretchy jeans and a loose deep-v-neck tunic top. The jeans and top were a bit of a Michael Hutchence homage since we know he loved those loose-fitting rocker/hippy looks. Interestingly enough, the top had prints that looked like Louis Vuitton's classic monogram featuring the quatrefoil and flower symbols. I haven't found any reference to Vuitton creating these looks so?</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_HqonFXK5gLSUlAVYOCO5vi1t-OngNy4ShrlF9VdJW2j3lRSPKne5fK8fKFDgK3zIITRq2iOP3NYu5jllREH1S4UvD-SRU1gsckF7Gag_7gEebnMUYG7pS044Rg9oTCcMdMzJAFzrrr0i9g_UuzpdvmPAJLoWQTSBSjOn0xVIQt4uvuISJ1h/s669/Launault_LeGacFD1.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="669" data-original-width="441" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs_HqonFXK5gLSUlAVYOCO5vi1t-OngNy4ShrlF9VdJW2j3lRSPKne5fK8fKFDgK3zIITRq2iOP3NYu5jllREH1S4UvD-SRU1gsckF7Gag_7gEebnMUYG7pS044Rg9oTCcMdMzJAFzrrr0i9g_UuzpdvmPAJLoWQTSBSjOn0xVIQt4uvuISJ1h/w422-h640/Launault_LeGacFD1.PNG" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNK5MzIUfluOaxshDnNBw31KwMUSL71sVvmhoKE13txKzjoWyUsS-h65OmzJBZe0uTlKBUMlibcOeKttuh_6fxUus_Z_Dgb5KNDfpc1Jra7SpNs0hcGSit1Jvi0d704BFtIc7IaE4uiOG-yzp3ZfeZcwCXSB80-wlfoJnYyXZglYK1qQkst4L/s764/Launault_LeGacFD2.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="764" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNK5MzIUfluOaxshDnNBw31KwMUSL71sVvmhoKE13txKzjoWyUsS-h65OmzJBZe0uTlKBUMlibcOeKttuh_6fxUus_Z_Dgb5KNDfpc1Jra7SpNs0hcGSit1Jvi0d704BFtIc7IaE4uiOG-yzp3ZfeZcwCXSB80-wlfoJnYyXZglYK1qQkst4L/w640-h350/Launault_LeGacFD2.PNG" width="640" /></a></div>Free Dance to </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Corpse Bride (soundtrack) by Danny Elfman--</b>One word: WOW! Oh, and let me add two more: SPOOKY Couture! These looks were great for many reasons: Of course, they went with the music and theme/inspiration, and they were done very well, very thought out, and complete--from the hair, and makeup (both his and hers) to each of their costumes. Her violet ombre dyed skeletal look was Iris Van Herpen-like in its design and detail...and Romain looked both debonair and evil in a sleeveless tuxedo tails suit with perfectly gathered sleeves. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2b7w09yflzVKLqinu5KDxe3xGBKTfdgOepNkbi7Un5zsNAlqZKltUw3TVzN7R9SbaLdADGFtXJ9NKEMv4cuPpUj8AREZin4blze-N49Bgm-rhJS8EV1BZqw0wSjHdHZZ-vZ9_Mp2rnHDSpidOv7UORyltA2Yt__HP-2E4Z1s6NELO_5xViIm/s2048/Dupayage_Collage.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2b7w09yflzVKLqinu5KDxe3xGBKTfdgOepNkbi7Un5zsNAlqZKltUw3TVzN7R9SbaLdADGFtXJ9NKEMv4cuPpUj8AREZin4blze-N49Bgm-rhJS8EV1BZqw0wSjHdHZZ-vZ9_Mp2rnHDSpidOv7UORyltA2Yt__HP-2E4Z1s6NELO_5xViIm/w640-h640/Dupayage_Collage.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Marie Dupayage and Thomas Nabais (France) Rhythm Dance--</b>For the 1980's-themed Rhythm Dance, this French team chose to skate to a more Rocker 80s by skating to </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">St. John by Aerosmith, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Cry Me a River by Aerosmith, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Should I Stay Or Should I Go by The Clash</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">. I liked the black, the slashing, and especially, his asymmetrical open-sleeve top, and to be frank, it gave me more of a 1990s-style vibe than 80s. But I still thought they looked HOT!</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheP9k6HBK_mwlRIatfEn_BnMRd_-1ncPYUl_0g2a3oeylV7rzczujLgEAk-ofN6mMfmFChGLJCWj_ZiIBme-EyIU2iRpW4YV8rSBrgCc5T1TI1CinyGYFRCukngnTV8lM93TRDFGhG9lDNUY8-9kQGtIUSeNqjFIj9T08DS3soXejVvc0Yf_7-/s638/DupayageFD1.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="578" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheP9k6HBK_mwlRIatfEn_BnMRd_-1ncPYUl_0g2a3oeylV7rzczujLgEAk-ofN6mMfmFChGLJCWj_ZiIBme-EyIU2iRpW4YV8rSBrgCc5T1TI1CinyGYFRCukngnTV8lM93TRDFGhG9lDNUY8-9kQGtIUSeNqjFIj9T08DS3soXejVvc0Yf_7-/w581-h640/DupayageFD1.PNG" width="581" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV1PO2ngj0cAFDjddPZKN1viD3wa-l3W2eM-wA3D0JLyoY_JYT9UJ6S1up0Zcv4epVPZJLbMUhqtLEbvDAl6fmQKETJGo8ygJVjDrT4YIs9plCnL52UB02P2XakUBeJ2IO5iTE3horGhdwQwPfc11aB1oMfqOJScYNmwdoTSkGBnpH71QhpeAR/s498/DupayageFD3.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="428" data-original-width="498" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV1PO2ngj0cAFDjddPZKN1viD3wa-l3W2eM-wA3D0JLyoY_JYT9UJ6S1up0Zcv4epVPZJLbMUhqtLEbvDAl6fmQKETJGo8ygJVjDrT4YIs9plCnL52UB02P2XakUBeJ2IO5iTE3horGhdwQwPfc11aB1oMfqOJScYNmwdoTSkGBnpH71QhpeAR/w640-h550/DupayageFD3.PNG" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Dance to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Mechanisms by Kirill Richter, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Arioso (Largo F minor concerto) by Johann Sebastian Bach performed by William Haviland--</span><span style="background-color: white;">For their Free Dance, they wore these black looks with a velvet-and-chiffon "windowpane" detail, as seen on their arms, neck and shoulders. These were modern, and minimalist designs that worked with the music. My only critique is that from the black sleek looks of their Rhythm Dance to these black sleek looks, there really wasn't that much of a differentiation. </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRGuvHBbydIPpa_TUSxSAFMWCT2_2NBRjGt72gxvEUkqnaESOwPOI4nc3wXomgbT8PAFSOzhvJGPpgyQma0rqtzZR42Vx6TRfDTosgKyy7fr9ViAmO7qMQBK-byqMvgvhKOFVO5sf_25vbRtzHdiS7xdXfV0nPvIgAbsdWKD5vN3jhxefQH9om/s2800/Collage_Fotor_McNamara_RD1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRGuvHBbydIPpa_TUSxSAFMWCT2_2NBRjGt72gxvEUkqnaESOwPOI4nc3wXomgbT8PAFSOzhvJGPpgyQma0rqtzZR42Vx6TRfDTosgKyy7fr9ViAmO7qMQBK-byqMvgvhKOFVO5sf_25vbRtzHdiS7xdXfV0nPvIgAbsdWKD5vN3jhxefQH9om/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_McNamara_RD1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Lorraine McNamara and Anton Spiridomov (USA) Rhythm Dance--</b>For their Rhythm Dance this season, McNamara and Spiridomov went with the one-and-only Prince! They skated to <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Kiss by Prince, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Slow Love by Prince, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Let's Go Crazy by Prince, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Slow Love arranged by Karl Hugo </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">wearing these looks featuring...what else? PURPLE!</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Lorraine's costume featured a multicolored printed number with nude netting illusion and purple straps and trim, as well as fun fingerless gloves (of course!). Anton went with THE ICON (Prince), as the inspiration,</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">with a lace/jacquard printed jacket and pants and a very sexy sheer second-skin top that I am sure made Prince proud up somewhere in his Purple Heaven.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvQ2RORJ7ZaMKfftycoNT9mx3oulbZKZeunsJvcUOSrd1oUs5c6tFt49KKtQReyCSFjxm91xhAXfFU8ia3VZN4pfukL6Y6Zxl8OanHDnOtnrpZHhNnMtjdUXiT1_TTTTUgg28Mvssh3Lf7326dSBIvMnqJrNehVndMPFgsfoRxX-doxut-Phd/s1249/McNamara_FD.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1249" data-original-width="930" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvQ2RORJ7ZaMKfftycoNT9mx3oulbZKZeunsJvcUOSrd1oUs5c6tFt49KKtQReyCSFjxm91xhAXfFU8ia3VZN4pfukL6Y6Zxl8OanHDnOtnrpZHhNnMtjdUXiT1_TTTTUgg28Mvssh3Lf7326dSBIvMnqJrNehVndMPFgsfoRxX-doxut-Phd/w476-h640/McNamara_FD.JPG" width="476" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivTXKtaExwBq3fDtmptWLnGvw9fX1jA37GIi5r1WprgEZbWWQ-IdmGOrNssuPYFOkZGZA0AZcT7a4WdvDNsYDqtl1eA8xBgq8W8iUz6ysRleP7YwGDbI_E2iyfIWHiA2Z5TsTJbvA5Sbc3QKiXgVoWgOl4q5xtXr5KzMskd2FuGg5fJNg8T5Se/s1767/McNamara_FD1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="763" data-original-width="1767" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivTXKtaExwBq3fDtmptWLnGvw9fX1jA37GIi5r1WprgEZbWWQ-IdmGOrNssuPYFOkZGZA0AZcT7a4WdvDNsYDqtl1eA8xBgq8W8iUz6ysRleP7YwGDbI_E2iyfIWHiA2Z5TsTJbvA5Sbc3QKiXgVoWgOl4q5xtXr5KzMskd2FuGg5fJNg8T5Se/w640-h276/McNamara_FD1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Dance to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Chalkboard by Johann Johannsson, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">A Deal With Chaos by Johann Johannsson, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Camping by Johann Johannsson, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Run by Ludovico Einaudi--</span><span style="background-color: white;">For their Free Dance, the costumes were minimalist in design and modern dance-inspired, featuring clean lines, no crystals, no ruffles, just showcasing the lines and movement of their skating and their very toned bodies.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-51992187708877502312023-11-08T11:32:00.001-08:002023-11-08T11:32:30.366-08:00ICE STYLE.....Grand Prix de France 2023 COSTUMES: The MEN!<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP9-gDcAv3hjsEHn2U88BfwAK5e4yzuIQViivCmXSD_jI3WzWVuSiyhs-U4o-6BmOfkU6uUJ-db14jKSYXJ6vcVK8zhUV8gcz9LSv6gFqnyZz4xx4g6OTt6qc-2xfOETyrCHka4qz2Hn7hctQ9lb8BVS-ux02jFXABHP5CRp9jvGHxVFdlYWI2/s3600/Collage_Fotor_Men_France.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP9-gDcAv3hjsEHn2U88BfwAK5e4yzuIQViivCmXSD_jI3WzWVuSiyhs-U4o-6BmOfkU6uUJ-db14jKSYXJ6vcVK8zhUV8gcz9LSv6gFqnyZz4xx4g6OTt6qc-2xfOETyrCHka4qz2Hn7hctQ9lb8BVS-ux02jFXABHP5CRp9jvGHxVFdlYWI2/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_Men_France.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Power Men--(L to R) Lukas Britschgi (Switzerland), Adam Siao Him Fa (France), and Yuma Kagiyama (Japan), Grand Prix de France 2023</i></b></div></b><p></p><p>Continuing with my Costumes Recap of the <b>2023 Grand Prix de France</b>, in my last post <b><a href="https://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2023/11/ice-stylegrand-prix-de-france-2023.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>, I talked about some of my faves from the WOMEN, and now it is time to discuss <b>THE MEN</b>:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBV9LshQ2fCZQXi-efPDgYHwahq4ouR2LhNjj6OsDJ6Jshf0-Uyq3bkJvyRfmTkKaKy8z3ET02T09Rj2V-wbRdLfsEnrlAXjwVcOs_4mPVD3uxmazNtfEvS4WpsUzcyGGNRHyP7Nw-umx1hiY7z1CQbdWptcxRRtEwxKSyLD4MGENnv11ZWdMk/s3600/Collage_Fotor_AdamSP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBV9LshQ2fCZQXi-efPDgYHwahq4ouR2LhNjj6OsDJ6Jshf0-Uyq3bkJvyRfmTkKaKy8z3ET02T09Rj2V-wbRdLfsEnrlAXjwVcOs_4mPVD3uxmazNtfEvS4WpsUzcyGGNRHyP7Nw-umx1hiY7z1CQbdWptcxRRtEwxKSyLD4MGENnv11ZWdMk/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_AdamSP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Adam Siao Him Fa (France) Short Program--</b>Skating to the blues-y <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>The Prophet by Gary Moore</b>, Adam wore this all-black ensemble consisting of skin-tight pants, a diagonal "striped" velvet and faux leather-trimmed shirt, and fingerless gloves. It was a take on the tuxedo, for a much cooler, hipper guy...especially one who doesn't mind a VERY plunging neckline! It was sleek and hot.</span></span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG3Qnx_rk722N1SfavsMgCqUdiCv05fSVTBZ8rdjTLklDrNdKpUenrgHHLllSz-Oz7-McboluaWUQbyvd1YcOzo2ZoTAz4cWLjdjzVBpoRCafxpL4DjE37sXcStwa0FZVYORrFxbIvF0RG9B6GBjhwEGK__MeqySGBnXW2meQkjpM_8ZxNRnNG/s3600/Collage_Fotor_Adam_FS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG3Qnx_rk722N1SfavsMgCqUdiCv05fSVTBZ8rdjTLklDrNdKpUenrgHHLllSz-Oz7-McboluaWUQbyvd1YcOzo2ZoTAz4cWLjdjzVBpoRCafxpL4DjE37sXcStwa0FZVYORrFxbIvF0RG9B6GBjhwEGK__MeqySGBnXW2meQkjpM_8ZxNRnNG/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_Adam_FS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMrGmem9kbeMWYXFBuN45HScb45WeJV-0AJxtiHEVl2YDz8XoRSaoRilksRqz-D4QolXr_OTCqsuDmhZ5kvUFpyDYB7AnQM9bkY3-ozRTxnIbylRyoHg-HdICWdZYu89FXRspay22ohoj4axj1Soj24NbRJrPnCaY7EKcPVjyHrBiD8i8hOwZJ/s2800/Collage_Fotor_AdamFS2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMrGmem9kbeMWYXFBuN45HScb45WeJV-0AJxtiHEVl2YDz8XoRSaoRilksRqz-D4QolXr_OTCqsuDmhZ5kvUFpyDYB7AnQM9bkY3-ozRTxnIbylRyoHg-HdICWdZYu89FXRspay22ohoj4axj1Soj24NbRJrPnCaY7EKcPVjyHrBiD8i8hOwZJ/w480-h640/Collage_Fotor_AdamFS2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Departure (Home) by Max Richter, arranged by Cedric Tour, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">The Quality of Mercy by Max Richter, arranged by Cedric Tour, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Mercy (Voiceless Mix) by Max Richter, Mari Samuelsen, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Refuge by Power-Haus and Ros Stephen--</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">For his INCREDIBLE Free Skate, Adam wore this look above. The music haunting is from the supernatural drama TV series "The Leftovers", the costume...is more psychedelic hippy: The stretch velvet-y pants, and the almost-see-through flower print top...all gave me more 70s than the-world-is-over vibes. But...all that was just an after-thought after seeing his show-stopping--and Gold Medal-winning skate!</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrp4x8Y3UDL-Rf5zs6QBGTrRZBzov4HVYh7wPF87ahFO3jRB50fNStTBCvhTEAvClmwfv-e7A4ahSOAFfrZUqkqkYftz3iRHg2rTz9KZZcUjS8S9D7kwTvLzjx5Ei6pra3kH7uA_aoXJS9IGR9cjbjoicRo3mlIJZvSFPW6p5NuzK7TXueMSGU/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Yuma%20SP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrp4x8Y3UDL-Rf5zs6QBGTrRZBzov4HVYh7wPF87ahFO3jRB50fNStTBCvhTEAvClmwfv-e7A4ahSOAFfrZUqkqkYftz3iRHg2rTz9KZZcUjS8S9D7kwTvLzjx5Ei6pra3kH7uA_aoXJS9IGR9cjbjoicRo3mlIJZvSFPW6p5NuzK7TXueMSGU/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Yuma%20SP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Yuma Kagiyama (Japan) Short Program--</b>Yuma skated his Short Program to the thumping sounds of <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Believer by Imagine Dragons</span><span style="background-color: white;">. His costume worked with the music (and his choreography/skate) in that it reiterated the club-like vibe with the black and silver "Disco Ball" embellishment. I also liked the asymmetrical neckline and fingerless glove-sleeves. I don't think I have ever seen Yuma look so cool!</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBLsdyd1jP4geKtHBOb_e-Cc6yEDKaMODBXDUMBzHFr6izRoSazCNj2q6bLUQLG9doZUnYzLKlbeP7BOBe20i6YbOemDXCDrh-KqLFmA-7FCxdAXaduX0ZDikUvWugXaVJIy81XJPsbH_BIo9GoBI7ikeqtGlz-hAhGqAM8Jz0ETGZM_w1d66I/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Yuma_FS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBLsdyd1jP4geKtHBOb_e-Cc6yEDKaMODBXDUMBzHFr6izRoSazCNj2q6bLUQLG9doZUnYzLKlbeP7BOBe20i6YbOemDXCDrh-KqLFmA-7FCxdAXaduX0ZDikUvWugXaVJIy81XJPsbH_BIo9GoBI7ikeqtGlz-hAhGqAM8Jz0ETGZM_w1d66I/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Yuma_FS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b> </b><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Rain, in Your Black Eyes by Ezio Bosso--</span><span style="background-color: white;">Yuma wore this look for his Free Skate. It consisted of black tuxedo pants, a purple crushed velvet shirt, and a choker necklace. The shirt had a draped fabric manipulated texture that I am not sure translated well; it looked a bit heavy and for a lack of finding a better word, weird. I think he should keep to more sleek looks as opposed to adding bulk.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3XILQ9poE1i1_Zde_NtyTFu9RJT0PcuR5vCffTjD-uv-HIithN3J8b0-bgiwq81knOsG6QC1ibPXT2J7srhLzq2i9spM68eEr6wpTcBULY3-ODONvRZewGzsQtG-tSSUxEY1Cg0x09NPG1Aqy-Cgmvs4WvB0jovecRu2K7FkmK0MpdGEe8pNA/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Lukas_SP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3XILQ9poE1i1_Zde_NtyTFu9RJT0PcuR5vCffTjD-uv-HIithN3J8b0-bgiwq81knOsG6QC1ibPXT2J7srhLzq2i9spM68eEr6wpTcBULY3-ODONvRZewGzsQtG-tSSUxEY1Cg0x09NPG1Aqy-Cgmvs4WvB0jovecRu2K7FkmK0MpdGEe8pNA/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Lukas_SP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Lukas Britschgi (Switzerland) Short Program--</b>Skating to<b> </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">I'm In the Mood for Love by John Lee Hooker, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Superstition by Chris Blue, Stevie Wonder</span><span style="background-color: white;">, Lukas started out with a look that seemed like a pretty basic dark navy pair of skating pants and (almost) matching shirt. How boring, one thought...But</span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">wait for it, halfway through, as "Superstition" came on, he snapped the shirt open, and voila: A COLOR and PRINT explosion! Lukas isn't boring after all, but quite fun. Thank goodness for the reveal, is all I have to say!</span></span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja1QcuHU2Vj1ZYEdCglWnv7Ss3k2E1DRiN_1kd7gGCKDeOzaqqDQTuPlgI8Q7Snhjjyoi8Fz9uiSFPG0iWzX6gBnne1j7qknmG4v74Fp0plPfLW5POInZ4nQxnmGIk18jlLUYY9VQ5fqOV9Q2tOxDLuKt5zMACc0uecnE-tt-34duO8jmQQMnc/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Lukas_FS_3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja1QcuHU2Vj1ZYEdCglWnv7Ss3k2E1DRiN_1kd7gGCKDeOzaqqDQTuPlgI8Q7Snhjjyoi8Fz9uiSFPG0iWzX6gBnne1j7qknmG4v74Fp0plPfLW5POInZ4nQxnmGIk18jlLUYY9VQ5fqOV9Q2tOxDLuKt5zMACc0uecnE-tt-34duO8jmQQMnc/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Lukas_FS_3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Free Skate to <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">The Rainmaker by Hans Zimmer, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Enduring Hope by Daniel Deuschle, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Corpus Rex by Safri Duo, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Enduring Hope by Daniel Deuschle--</span><span style="background-color: white;">Skating to Africa-themed music, Lukas wore this Kente cloth-like wrap tunic, with colorful prints and elbow-length sleeves. Finishing off the costume, he wore black pants and gloves. I liked the look and impact of the Kente prints as he skated.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div>Lastly...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGkTLmD3IQ2HxSZXXDV2MGH9srvIaP3t2x1ud4MfylVn-oWYFP7O_NrqNpv7q6Q_Jkahx02-O707KkNBn7y9lrhRxPi5vSxwRxcmg2IUGKRBeQfiu9oCy0ApFqSxA0YX2y7l4VuR3wYem8FiK_kG3pRtsJb0YOGfOkYWtH5cGRjlvi3jhdj9g1/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Camden_SP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGkTLmD3IQ2HxSZXXDV2MGH9srvIaP3t2x1ud4MfylVn-oWYFP7O_NrqNpv7q6Q_Jkahx02-O707KkNBn7y9lrhRxPi5vSxwRxcmg2IUGKRBeQfiu9oCy0ApFqSxA0YX2y7l4VuR3wYem8FiK_kG3pRtsJb0YOGfOkYWtH5cGRjlvi3jhdj9g1/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Camden_SP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Camden Pulkanen (USA) Short Program--</b>Camden skated to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A Different Kind of Love by Son Lux for his Short program wearing this costume above. The look featured black pants and a black top with skin-colored panels. I liked how snug-fitting the entire look was on him, and the modern graphic design of the top.</span></span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLjFwq4EIxiyFeV09F4mQ9rrd0Ir7U903AeJ8BkSWcFVTwCKBp4un6rO0UlxoIgb1hKte4-Z9xDDMLbk8IVaNt2m-FB6IAi-ii_s8eQXwYyu74BIy5IMTGNBfHHdawAaQ1DiSoKz2Bdatf-1BH9OTmNjc1-nO3CeJzGOzSS09SDKwmfqOwEchY/s2800/Collage_Fotor_CamdenFS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLjFwq4EIxiyFeV09F4mQ9rrd0Ir7U903AeJ8BkSWcFVTwCKBp4un6rO0UlxoIgb1hKte4-Z9xDDMLbk8IVaNt2m-FB6IAi-ii_s8eQXwYyu74BIy5IMTGNBfHHdawAaQ1DiSoKz2Bdatf-1BH9OTmNjc1-nO3CeJzGOzSS09SDKwmfqOwEchY/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_CamdenFS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">E lucevan le stelle (from "Tosca") by Giacomo Puccini, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Quando m'en vo' solleta (from "La Bohème") by Giacomo Puccini</span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">--</span><span style="background-color: white;">Normally, skating to opera standards such as these, one would see, a ruffled blouse, a conductors-like outfit, maybe a "Tosca" or "La Boheme"-inspired costume...but Camden went shiny and almost-Disco-like. I venture a guess that his look and in particular, the shirt, were inspired by the Tosca aria "E lucevan le stelle", which translates to "and the stars were shining"...therefore the intergalactic shiny stars/sky-like top. If that is the inspiration, I appreciate the style thought that went into this look. The colors are beautiful and the fit is on point!</span></span><div><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></div><div><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i>**For my take on Ilia Malinin's costumes (he also skated at the Grand Prix de France), go to my recap of the MEN'S COSTUMES: SKATE AMERICA by clicking <a href="https://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2023/10/ice-styleskate-america-2023-costumes-men.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</i></b></span></span></div><div><span style="color: red; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-71083575084778732822023-11-07T17:08:00.004-08:002023-11-07T17:09:50.850-08:00ICE STYLE.....Grand Prix de France 2023: WOMEN'S COSTUMES RECAP<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkBwkuMBlaTnRq8X9ifLZ1EfoDV7PGF27rIG6q0T-pmqP9g7lTBBcrIqNolsHD9XUan9lt6U852CIBdjq6oO0Wjy8y7FsWQ5SajYzv6NRh6TmRkMsA61OTgZSMhUvaVDQXpUN7M4lS_XClD7XJ3a8CEXeZTTFpzNUCKSP-T01_8MJLbTKn6Kcl/s3600/Collage_Fotor_Women_France.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkBwkuMBlaTnRq8X9ifLZ1EfoDV7PGF27rIG6q0T-pmqP9g7lTBBcrIqNolsHD9XUan9lt6U852CIBdjq6oO0Wjy8y7FsWQ5SajYzv6NRh6TmRkMsA61OTgZSMhUvaVDQXpUN7M4lS_XClD7XJ3a8CEXeZTTFpzNUCKSP-T01_8MJLbTKn6Kcl/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_Women_France.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Sequined Women--(L to R) Wakaba Higuchi (Japan), Anastasiia Gubanova (Georgia), Haein Lee (Korea), Nina Pinzarrone (Belgium), Grand Prix de France 2023</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The third competition event of the <b>2023-2024 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating</b> was the <b>Grand Prix de France</b>, which occurred last weekend in Anders, France. I discussed some of the costumes from the first event, Skate America, here on my BLOG (Click <b><a href="https://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2023/10/ice-styleskate-america-2023-costumes.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>, <b><a href="https://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2023/10/ice-styleskate-america-2023-costumes-men.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>, and <b><a href="https://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2023/10/ice-styleskate-americas-2023-costumes.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> </b>for those!) so now I want to talk about some of the WOMEN'S costumes from the <b>Grand Prix de France:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGl3oIcRWbJWHEzzXsEvX4DvVlT34ohCEzvvzDJ9yFbsDFaf0DkLFtSa_AtjxtteCWEEP_x6XwHSGi3VONvH3YYP4-8DRblRg4LdNK7hVTy69suHzgWotZ_ZDUvW2mTwCfOBQ8fSjd8ul6KzWVe19aM6pUjxrvsbBybKtmbyhAT5aUW6GNTt7-/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Rion_SP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGl3oIcRWbJWHEzzXsEvX4DvVlT34ohCEzvvzDJ9yFbsDFaf0DkLFtSa_AtjxtteCWEEP_x6XwHSGi3VONvH3YYP4-8DRblRg4LdNK7hVTy69suHzgWotZ_ZDUvW2mTwCfOBQ8fSjd8ul6KzWVe19aM6pUjxrvsbBybKtmbyhAT5aUW6GNTt7-/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Rion_SP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Rion Sumiyoshi (Japan) Short Program--</b>Skating her Short Program to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Blood In The Water by KSHMR</b>, Rion wore this very elaborate costume, inspired by music that blends Indian and Middle Eastern influences. Normally I'm not much of a fan of costumes featuring so much applique and embroidery but here, it gave me glimpses of an Elie Saab or Zuhair Murad Couture design. I do feel, however, that maybe she could have done without the sequined "armbands" perhaps, but overall, she played the part of a Scheherazade-like character skating to an exotic tune.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqi-sTf4b458QKNrYCCyQpdWDOuWuJZwBSrUylPYHhkXvByZMbXfKmHxBfIjEFa7fK9p-GfcfoBnubCkBYUFQ7HKKg2nu5ihcdeNMUDHhPjA6JhiY9AAocVeY97xxl0d0mYNgiau73zcQCmvOfXFIOaTCmyquAHCFi7llKcHFXmLz4nXlvp2rU/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Rion_FS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqi-sTf4b458QKNrYCCyQpdWDOuWuJZwBSrUylPYHhkXvByZMbXfKmHxBfIjEFa7fK9p-GfcfoBnubCkBYUFQ7HKKg2nu5ihcdeNMUDHhPjA6JhiY9AAocVeY97xxl0d0mYNgiau73zcQCmvOfXFIOaTCmyquAHCFi7llKcHFXmLz4nXlvp2rU/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Rion_FS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Enchantress by Two Steps From Hell by Thomas J. Bergersen--</b>For her Free Skate, Rion wore this peacock/sea creature-like costume, featuring an aquamarine color palette, and sea-like sequined applique on the body and arms. I liked this look on her and was (at least) happy she didn't go overboard on the accessories (like in her Short Program costume).</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6K4-cWNz8WM2RIiUCXlsjwmTMvxuww9xGZHBK9MHrM7-9iw-iidKiRGNVXI-od2GGXyOnS8rZUoYHyZoWU7E3wgYBrS6RHtvMlShXbHFeoKt9hfUdN4sB40vGDYFDppY1QJtEBJHDCFbO4MaV7D8rLbXN2AAyi3GzzSEm5konyqUHwJ2caH5R/s3600/Collage_Fotor_Nina_SP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6K4-cWNz8WM2RIiUCXlsjwmTMvxuww9xGZHBK9MHrM7-9iw-iidKiRGNVXI-od2GGXyOnS8rZUoYHyZoWU7E3wgYBrS6RHtvMlShXbHFeoKt9hfUdN4sB40vGDYFDppY1QJtEBJHDCFbO4MaV7D8rLbXN2AAyi3GzzSEm5konyqUHwJ2caH5R/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_Nina_SP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4h-Pwluz859YB-BjslrS5PVdgqlTY7-NVkedR9IjeXnCmOV8_oeZocy0aYAVRa5Ofx1T6VLsoWbZhwS47TPT_rzoW-pmhYY-5gXnBVKzvNTKx72agIr-zdIrydr0BP1zDHN4s66ptX3HviccqhWPDN7diu9Rd-iv1RlhxftTVYE_nDkpr40hq/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Nina2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4h-Pwluz859YB-BjslrS5PVdgqlTY7-NVkedR9IjeXnCmOV8_oeZocy0aYAVRa5Ofx1T6VLsoWbZhwS47TPT_rzoW-pmhYY-5gXnBVKzvNTKx72agIr-zdIrydr0BP1zDHN4s66ptX3HviccqhWPDN7diu9Rd-iv1RlhxftTVYE_nDkpr40hq/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Nina2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Nina Pinzarrone (Belgium) Short Program--</b>Nina wore this very pretty costume for her Short Program to <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Charms (from "W.E." soundtrack) by Abel Korzeniowski</b>. The music is from the Madonna-directed movie about Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor. The costume featured tie-dye-like colorings and a splash of gorgeous jeweled sequins. It was classic and subdued rich in its design.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggziRT9e4KKqoULbgzr-Jv95kwOQQ6iDCr0ZSJEo5vp1W7bA_sJwV4Mq7sBuiR8ML24G-qiIo2GsOUkfBhvvKFZHUHxC9qK6103NBs9nG7TkvjkttCf8YA1jtMem31_76qKZQCqdAB6sENyLPbH4UCWB4WeF8az3pu0YukUaR8_jpsbQ1J7leq/s2800/Collage_Fotor_NinaP_FS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggziRT9e4KKqoULbgzr-Jv95kwOQQ6iDCr0ZSJEo5vp1W7bA_sJwV4Mq7sBuiR8ML24G-qiIo2GsOUkfBhvvKFZHUHxC9qK6103NBs9nG7TkvjkttCf8YA1jtMem31_76qKZQCqdAB6sENyLPbH4UCWB4WeF8az3pu0YukUaR8_jpsbQ1J7leq/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_NinaP_FS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Adagio from "Spartacus" by Aram Khachaturian performed by André Rieu, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">The Via Appia and Dance of the Shepherd and Shepherdess by Aram Khachaturian performed by André Rieu</span><span style="background-color: white;">--Nina looked every bit the Roman-Greco Goddess in the golden costume featuring multi-colored jeweled sequins and braided trim. I loved the crisis cross detail and the golden armbands added a perfect accessory finishing touch:<i> Molto bene!</i></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuqrXVDZ5jF2BLrK3KfqqtMeBlrnamxouPAWcUMVaktetD2RVNKzfaY_ALJS_BL4U8btIZVWNBxNMkIC2NpbWAOMFul7j-o_mZncst9oruiF9Vvblq0phXOf0rx5pgEFD3Re5wO4kL7uXJvaMOfurJ-Q9-_g1bXsb9ZtOXxygDlwzIaCHvT78S/s3600/Collage_Fotor_Lee_SP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuqrXVDZ5jF2BLrK3KfqqtMeBlrnamxouPAWcUMVaktetD2RVNKzfaY_ALJS_BL4U8btIZVWNBxNMkIC2NpbWAOMFul7j-o_mZncst9oruiF9Vvblq0phXOf0rx5pgEFD3Re5wO4kL7uXJvaMOfurJ-Q9-_g1bXsb9ZtOXxygDlwzIaCHvT78S/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_Lee_SP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Haein Lee (Korea) Short Program--</b>Skating her Short Program to <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Seirenes ("Sirens") by Christopher Tin, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Haktan Gelen Serbeti ("The Drink from God") Christopher Tin</span><span style="background-color: white;">, Lee looked STUNNING in this costume. The one-shoulder-like silhouette had very expensive-looking crystals, layers of fluttery ruffles, and a fantastic nude sequined sleeve. This costume could have easily been a Paris Haute Couture gown that was altered into a figure skating costume: It's one of the most gorgeous this season!</span></span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPk0wT5TeiOcMw5P6kpr474W3g79jSIHPDDBnG-qpZbWs4QutcMFpwKLEC-4S1IqxN-z4J1DzZT3w9JjPJIevUUw5RcIFZtC59QP0Zda-ChD29t_X0oUSdqT1d1ScZyUWMLJBVdVFswcvf2BDth6FCM-nz-YO2OpzK06gxvSD-Z-dLM-YONpAw/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Lee_FS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPk0wT5TeiOcMw5P6kpr474W3g79jSIHPDDBnG-qpZbWs4QutcMFpwKLEC-4S1IqxN-z4J1DzZT3w9JjPJIevUUw5RcIFZtC59QP0Zda-ChD29t_X0oUSdqT1d1ScZyUWMLJBVdVFswcvf2BDth6FCM-nz-YO2OpzK06gxvSD-Z-dLM-YONpAw/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Lee_FS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Les sans-papiers (from "Notre Dame de Paris") by Riccardo Cocciante</span><br style="font-weight: 700;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Vivre by Hélène Ségara, Riccardo Cocciante, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Danse mon Esmeralda (from "Notre Dame de Paris") by Riccardo Cocciante, performed by Garou--</span><span style="background-color: white;">Lee nods to the French musical based on Victor Hugo's novel, Hunchback of Notre Dame, wearing an aubergine-colored costume with Period-like corset details, draping, and off-the-shoulder accents.</span><span style="background-color: white;"> I also liked this costume for its blend of Period costume with modern gown-style sensibilities...and the gold coin hip belt was fab as well!</span></span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLpuEWzVC3Cx4sqv0-YgYlN2X0iyHztNbYc0UjkdE1-8xUYI1vehJTTUInT7uUsjdBMhLz-VUnDG7h9mFY36QHnK3U5lM7xqoAwDFNVsARnGvRN8o7OaqhZVhC42RcOLLWe9ETz6EusMugL37TwiZBQ7jgUCTsKAc9xL69h-Zu1I7tqI6nyNkK/s3600/Collage_Fotor_Wakaba_SP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLpuEWzVC3Cx4sqv0-YgYlN2X0iyHztNbYc0UjkdE1-8xUYI1vehJTTUInT7uUsjdBMhLz-VUnDG7h9mFY36QHnK3U5lM7xqoAwDFNVsARnGvRN8o7OaqhZVhC42RcOLLWe9ETz6EusMugL37TwiZBQ7jgUCTsKAc9xL69h-Zu1I7tqI6nyNkK/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_Wakaba_SP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Wakaba Higuchi (Japan) Short Program--</b>Skating to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Never Tear Us Apart by Bishop Briggs, Andrew Farriss, Michael Hutchence (INXS)</b>, Wakaba vibed a little bit of her inner rockstar<b> </b>in this showstopping black with silver sequins costume. I liked the way the crystals were done in the dress and the semi-</span></span>sheerness of it. What I didn't like was that nude inset panel at the center front. I know that there needs to be something there (or does it?) but it looked heavy and too light for her skin tone.<div><br /><div><div><div><div><div><p></p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhglT6C8i49H7e4yHGnMDRdMhpSvGlnXJIQsIgaTauJ4NV6ApWzLJb54SwIdkdq7_gOzH5hJGdmzxnOlm12Dte7tTBz94q5-pixjU7tec7PO_szMN_4m_CE19q7HYiyoaC_Vkbw9Ox5uI8CI36xOCM8JXsg9TpD_utZV38zto7dASk7Ecqt-nCf/s3600/Collage_Fotor_Wakaba_FS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhglT6C8i49H7e4yHGnMDRdMhpSvGlnXJIQsIgaTauJ4NV6ApWzLJb54SwIdkdq7_gOzH5hJGdmzxnOlm12Dte7tTBz94q5-pixjU7tec7PO_szMN_4m_CE19q7HYiyoaC_Vkbw9Ox5uI8CI36xOCM8JXsg9TpD_utZV38zto7dASk7Ecqt-nCf/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_Wakaba_FS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Fix You and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Paradise by Coldplay--</span><span style="background-color: white;">Wakaba looked great in this blue costume while skating to Coldplay. I loved the bold color and especially, the sequin work. I especially liked that side detail that looked like a moon...or was it some sort of a star? And I know she also had a nude inset at her neckline in this costume as well but it was smaller and blended better with the costume.</span></span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Lastly...</b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUMqqj8glhGf8gvUmuikp_baNVBKtXJ8GM6t1A_M3tTAHi2uaw2lxCL6pdNBPoErNcVx0M_l-da6EPHppIpapwUm8hacjiSHA879fQVkVgORA-U0u3MVWYKHEBbOMyD8jaZBl18BWvCgBFeh5mY90aE_mdgrYgTUNwsALR7Xi_T8oTqg5taS_/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Anastasiia_SP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUMqqj8glhGf8gvUmuikp_baNVBKtXJ8GM6t1A_M3tTAHi2uaw2lxCL6pdNBPoErNcVx0M_l-da6EPHppIpapwUm8hacjiSHA879fQVkVgORA-U0u3MVWYKHEBbOMyD8jaZBl18BWvCgBFeh5mY90aE_mdgrYgTUNwsALR7Xi_T8oTqg5taS_/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Anastasiia_SP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Anastasiia Gubanova (Georgia) Short Program--</b>Skating to the French song </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Mojo by Claire Laffut, </b>Anastasiia gets the SASS AWARD in terms of look and costume at the Grand Prix de France 2023. The minute she stepped on the ice, she got my attention with this skin-tight red bodysuit featuring one sleeve, a mock-neck, and matching red crystals. The costume went PERFECTLY with the sassy-catchy music. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiilWXVaXkLafr8LHqyMjIcKoLM04s0DH2ZX0hyphenhyphenfjOK68LrXwriWcKZB2qUUyvCXcs8cycOU0ycFBPNGKWnWZs2h3WD3OZB18f7jCYz34U7vHkiRlnrrx-zHurxuv1N_7JutlDxf6t63l8HIH9ZqlhLkpdNSBOKwf-SkuQY_Xo541N7Q_yQhtCz/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Anastasiia_FS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2341" data-original-width="2800" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiilWXVaXkLafr8LHqyMjIcKoLM04s0DH2ZX0hyphenhyphenfjOK68LrXwriWcKZB2qUUyvCXcs8cycOU0ycFBPNGKWnWZs2h3WD3OZB18f7jCYz34U7vHkiRlnrrx-zHurxuv1N_7JutlDxf6t63l8HIH9ZqlhLkpdNSBOKwf-SkuQY_Xo541N7Q_yQhtCz/w640-h536/Collage_Fotor_Anastasiia_FS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Caruso by Lucio Dalla, performed by Lara Fabian--</b>For her Free Skate, she chose a costume that was quite different from her Short Program look. She went for a more "classic" figure skating attire, wearing a white sequined outfit with gold embellishments that perfectly embodied the essence of an "Ice Queen". It was a beautiful and delicate choice that perfectly matched the music she skated to.</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-19137045100924422182023-10-26T17:59:00.003-07:002023-10-27T20:21:32.415-07:00ICE STYLE.....SKATE AMERICA 2023 COSTUMES: ICE DANCE and PAIRS!<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOpylsqD6ejF9rF1gQ59menBGFbZEPTuXQxSmbPTZmzGBme7IWSGl_rwLEpykWVi6iglIlV__8VVbYvMe05rBs-u2h28N2dURS_8iLfPL02iaXT-FKRx1kYvXt5VHnMs2sYTOworBZ2vqr0522WHPAB5j_4pPLCx1ABfkgqGbKaUF29ifhaNh0/s3600/Collage_Fotor_IceDance.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOpylsqD6ejF9rF1gQ59menBGFbZEPTuXQxSmbPTZmzGBme7IWSGl_rwLEpykWVi6iglIlV__8VVbYvMe05rBs-u2h28N2dURS_8iLfPL02iaXT-FKRx1kYvXt5VHnMs2sYTOworBZ2vqr0522WHPAB5j_4pPLCx1ABfkgqGbKaUF29ifhaNh0/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_IceDance.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Dance Queens & Kings--Madison Chock and Evan Bates (USA), Olivia Smart and Tim Dieck (Spain), Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha (Canada)--Skate America 2023</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguoFIR1_sL-ew4wMXFtBNb94bvzK_Spb4ReWUCYds7eac6SrfO9hd6HEHLRoKACRvuXA0Z9B91ldZthC3zccEZn4moXNTimfPpXYqJVpn8WaiR4xjSQXhhZ0CSD2YXLgR56ZNaJVuZG6aeISfB_G0raifat61O0W4S8okf6GVDT9Se_wasVG5F/s3600/Collage_Fotor_Pairs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguoFIR1_sL-ew4wMXFtBNb94bvzK_Spb4ReWUCYds7eac6SrfO9hd6HEHLRoKACRvuXA0Z9B91ldZthC3zccEZn4moXNTimfPpXYqJVpn8WaiR4xjSQXhhZ0CSD2YXLgR56ZNaJVuZG6aeISfB_G0raifat61O0W4S8okf6GVDT9Se_wasVG5F/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_Pairs.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Pairs Pretty--(L to R) Chelsea Liu and Blazs Nagy (USA), Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud (Canada)--Skate America 2023</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><p>To cap off my <b>SKATE AMERICA 2023</b> Figure Skating Costumes Blog, let's end with the <b>ICE DANCE</b> and <b>PAIRS</b> costumes! In case you missed my previous posts, click <b><a href="https://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2023/10/ice-styleskate-america-2023-costumes.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for the WOMEN and <b><a href="https://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2023/10/ice-styleskate-america-2023-costumes-men.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for the Men...</p><p>Now...it's time for the ICE DANCE COSTUMES:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjup9tytYqll09v2xwP8Y8ZG0nfGDfoah-XeM5hDodgy1g3LFOkmiGIfK8K7RQTJZdhcpX1kp_uUHGDA4tXOD4_JJlex8J70AUVBG6IZFonckKsqCQUzXnySx-Yw_-aCLsrS8ygOdjAHX-Y0cMM0_arW2qXe-84SM-LhF6qaQ7HtHHQY0879-Sk/s1577/ChockBates_RD.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1116" data-original-width="1577" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjup9tytYqll09v2xwP8Y8ZG0nfGDfoah-XeM5hDodgy1g3LFOkmiGIfK8K7RQTJZdhcpX1kp_uUHGDA4tXOD4_JJlex8J70AUVBG6IZFonckKsqCQUzXnySx-Yw_-aCLsrS8ygOdjAHX-Y0cMM0_arW2qXe-84SM-LhF6qaQ7HtHHQY0879-Sk/w640-h452/ChockBates_RD.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX05wRQm80ICpuK-UP1jupPmyqurwUSnz_OT5fjFvwObo8KUCbNR_NX8gyFydah3m5g4jHhtNxb24l5VUw5aa6h7BOFPTfUhYO0gVzIMK3ypxIOrDLILiFS4HLf0jzW1ds94gbTJB63GoglXfGTxGZduJuhdzw9okW0DCQa1zzm1pDxdcl7ygl/s1440/ChockBatesRD1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1440" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX05wRQm80ICpuK-UP1jupPmyqurwUSnz_OT5fjFvwObo8KUCbNR_NX8gyFydah3m5g4jHhtNxb24l5VUw5aa6h7BOFPTfUhYO0gVzIMK3ypxIOrDLILiFS4HLf0jzW1ds94gbTJB63GoglXfGTxGZduJuhdzw9okW0DCQa1zzm1pDxdcl7ygl/w640-h360/ChockBatesRD1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Madison Chock and Evan Bates (USA) Rhythm Dance--</b>For their Rhythm Dance to <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Another One Bites The Dust (from "Bohemian Rhapsody") by Queen, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Who Wants To Live Forever (from "Bohemian Rhapsody") by Queen, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">I Want It All (from "The Miracle") by Queen</span><span style="background-color: white;">, they wore these great costumes above. The designs paid homage to Queen (naturally) and Madison's canary yellow look was all Freddy Mercury and his iconic yellow jacket...</span></span><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9MdeF-mliVtTxr0gsZ1v9UgOZakPMCP_EOAjXy84nhRQLH-lxMQuFIkPWqs4yJJf6-mLwfEL3ojvAEVCyvJcMgFL4AuOKKyxDp_rsS7fFbDnlvJLhwewZp75J5TL6NdkS6q7TcU0Tb0V1OY2PYmGkyF-1QELgCCPl7qcVoiWlb3yo5gniy72_/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Madison_Freddy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9MdeF-mliVtTxr0gsZ1v9UgOZakPMCP_EOAjXy84nhRQLH-lxMQuFIkPWqs4yJJf6-mLwfEL3ojvAEVCyvJcMgFL4AuOKKyxDp_rsS7fFbDnlvJLhwewZp75J5TL6NdkS6q7TcU0Tb0V1OY2PYmGkyF-1QELgCCPl7qcVoiWlb3yo5gniy72_/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Madison_Freddy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>As seen above, her costume featured the same epaulets and belted details as Mercury's, with just a little more sparkle to it (Hello! It's ICE DANCE!). Loved the chic one-shoulder silhouette and exposed sides, reminding me of an haute couture number from Balmain or Alexandre Vauthier. Oh, and yes, I also liked Evan's look as well.</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwltgkduzi90kX89L4j1vcDWYsmWjV4QXscTtxwqLlyVUwurMS61vsKfdCcTQIdU-EN7AQ1T2v-Qz1TeTrD0C4iOpkBtoxaitHnz4ytIxTxb0dkbZvE-hPImPZfqAYJAFn7v7Ma5gYI2bP0vl1salFs6tZUvT167GiudygOCaXOvl2IgMPlzEn/s2800/Collage_Fotor_ChockBates_FD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwltgkduzi90kX89L4j1vcDWYsmWjV4QXscTtxwqLlyVUwurMS61vsKfdCcTQIdU-EN7AQ1T2v-Qz1TeTrD0C4iOpkBtoxaitHnz4ytIxTxb0dkbZvE-hPImPZfqAYJAFn7v7Ma5gYI2bP0vl1salFs6tZUvT167GiudygOCaXOvl2IgMPlzEn/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_ChockBates_FD.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVdXvFD41qgcN31oRgZATPgwx_X41p-jtQ-64GP6nDSfMk7vQVNk1yBox3qTP63hbQugGSVLlRrYI907FFPF0A6CdpaKUGt3rrZ99lGZ01NMvhJMuWrwiCjOwTTu7YmK2KqrU7l4Pcjm5A7YnuejdOB_PJkZAmbHwlHayRm20Xpe0tda3uBsJM/s2800/Collage_Fotor_dali.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVdXvFD41qgcN31oRgZATPgwx_X41p-jtQ-64GP6nDSfMk7vQVNk1yBox3qTP63hbQugGSVLlRrYI907FFPF0A6CdpaKUGt3rrZ99lGZ01NMvhJMuWrwiCjOwTTu7YmK2KqrU7l4Pcjm5A7YnuejdOB_PJkZAmbHwlHayRm20Xpe0tda3uBsJM/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_dali.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><b>Free Dance to Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of The Moon"--</b>Madison, once again, was the STAR with her costume, wearing the above look that featured curved lines and clock details--a definite wink to <b>Salvador Dali's "The Persistence of Memory"</b> and those iconic melting clocks (above). I thought this was a great fashion and design interpretation of the famous artwork and worked well with the Pink Floyd music. Even though Evan was not the centerpiece of the costume, he still stood out in his sleek black outfit with a bold white stripe running down one side.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhvegYWdnFv5E1kudzcgBnTOOlmuyujRGnQkGL-npkhenkFQu73B4Hw_HuUKnBa4sTbGxCv6L7INR84z9OtVVe6zPR0uVQPHtDBbWhQVDktCzFGT6pMjUUcpOhNilNhGsO15g0_PIbz-09jyP9cx6A7ajy1VIeObPXtzKiCXdkTd-ZKeSqfSfp/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Lajoie_LaghaRD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhvegYWdnFv5E1kudzcgBnTOOlmuyujRGnQkGL-npkhenkFQu73B4Hw_HuUKnBa4sTbGxCv6L7INR84z9OtVVe6zPR0uVQPHtDBbWhQVDktCzFGT6pMjUUcpOhNilNhGsO15g0_PIbz-09jyP9cx6A7ajy1VIeObPXtzKiCXdkTd-ZKeSqfSfp/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Lajoie_LaghaRD.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitIvxy75p4xa274oLCkjwkQPu968YsiG0wV0Co_uOnAucm_Ul4XgnXddy-y_WZ7S-tW8r8sv7a4x6CZhs0NzvsflYH6r1qHaRCnLL2xSOXsOZuONhzdCH8vFYEXvhxipKbpeTWGiq273_rxdeWf3CFXrqYu3SZOcMwTcElf-A2VsaWUjyjd_5z/s1025/Michael%20Jackson.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1025" data-original-width="804" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitIvxy75p4xa274oLCkjwkQPu968YsiG0wV0Co_uOnAucm_Ul4XgnXddy-y_WZ7S-tW8r8sv7a4x6CZhs0NzvsflYH6r1qHaRCnLL2xSOXsOZuONhzdCH8vFYEXvhxipKbpeTWGiq273_rxdeWf3CFXrqYu3SZOcMwTcElf-A2VsaWUjyjd_5z/w502-h640/Michael%20Jackson.JPG" width="502" /></a></div><b>Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha (Canada) Rhythm Dance--</b>Would it surprise you that Lajoie and Lagha skated to <b>Michael Jackson</b>? Probably not, from looking at the costumes above. The theme for this season's Rhythm Dance is the 80s and that decade was VERY MUCH on display here. Marjorie and Zachary certainly paid tribute to Jackson and his "Thriller" video with the looks above including her cheetah-printed blue and red ensemble, and his red-and-black jacket look, iconic Michael Jackson. If they are at a loss of what to wear this Halloween, I think they are taken care of!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigGgrCdy0XNm-4vdRFDI0vLGtFffafwaRTOqFEwzqo9XV8O0KxCb5oX_djIbL6KA5hf7Pf2iUUlLF3IUT4DZb_S-2UvVigt0BF9Z7acNGo018zUXUMHi-I4Q0ys-ofi0Iamkn5iiW8JIWqz1NYeRX-GgCyq611z2ACNcW_j9tTvPRcwnFdXB97/s1338/LajoieLaghaFS.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1338" data-original-width="1108" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigGgrCdy0XNm-4vdRFDI0vLGtFffafwaRTOqFEwzqo9XV8O0KxCb5oX_djIbL6KA5hf7Pf2iUUlLF3IUT4DZb_S-2UvVigt0BF9Z7acNGo018zUXUMHi-I4Q0ys-ofi0Iamkn5iiW8JIWqz1NYeRX-GgCyq611z2ACNcW_j9tTvPRcwnFdXB97/w530-h640/LajoieLaghaFS.JPG" width="530" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4IAsh_OTofIHa3qoduO-3CWl6MFSAaFTUCu1lrgOEev8p_-MiREsM-H9WrTvAxTQ7Hf6csplJJoLBd5c1i3BzWm2tsoxLEqWRzHh8V4wNiJGQscXUdh_ilqnD06Ll_p4c5W2n6DtbAN6ihzesZnVX3h_Ke9xyfGI91Fh7pDyP4S_4-Hod3NY-/s1538/LajoieLghaFD2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="1538" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4IAsh_OTofIHa3qoduO-3CWl6MFSAaFTUCu1lrgOEev8p_-MiREsM-H9WrTvAxTQ7Hf6csplJJoLBd5c1i3BzWm2tsoxLEqWRzHh8V4wNiJGQscXUdh_ilqnD06Ll_p4c5W2n6DtbAN6ihzesZnVX3h_Ke9xyfGI91Fh7pDyP4S_4-Hod3NY-/w640-h348/LajoieLghaFD2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Dance to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Roses by Jean-Michel Blais, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Roses arranged by Karl Hugo--</span><span style="background-color: white;">These were a nice, classical departure from those "Thriller" costumes from their Rhythm Dance. Marjorie wore a strawberry-colored ombre-shaded dress with a long fluttery hem and gorgeous sequin work. Zachary's look featured black pants and an untucked aquamarine shirt with sequined applique. </span></span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi536tNFjRKOpC23x4C2zpokM9AqF55-6acF-mSI9SJTdOpInNJ6Q1E7BiLU-bBo2lnsUyWAV4LIm-RmjvMpO2e6AC5twv7OaQvG0i-ZXo7MNr2Tml7hszK0rbfy4ShMTp40LLr8OS6svOZsXid3UCUmxFCZpon1fD_2EtUhnBOBhcCMiFORZB-/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Lopareva_Bissaud.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi536tNFjRKOpC23x4C2zpokM9AqF55-6acF-mSI9SJTdOpInNJ6Q1E7BiLU-bBo2lnsUyWAV4LIm-RmjvMpO2e6AC5twv7OaQvG0i-ZXo7MNr2Tml7hszK0rbfy4ShMTp40LLr8OS6svOZsXid3UCUmxFCZpon1fD_2EtUhnBOBhcCMiFORZB-/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Lopareva_Bissaud.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrfZSY2tKtD0raBoE_m-RyW-nOqhXSbp7x0apOxrqnrmytZ-IVkbCzWcJAyWhiWxtT40kC1jxcEVlayWMKrgdKCc9xcKoF0YjF7fRqYOiU2hOWLJUMvwrApT8BQH2sl7rWcfQOZtQ9-0EllnGaSUtPy73wW-yNaiGtzr9CODWv4XH_zrZFgRh_/s1334/Mylene1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1334" data-original-width="1130" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrfZSY2tKtD0raBoE_m-RyW-nOqhXSbp7x0apOxrqnrmytZ-IVkbCzWcJAyWhiWxtT40kC1jxcEVlayWMKrgdKCc9xcKoF0YjF7fRqYOiU2hOWLJUMvwrApT8BQH2sl7rWcfQOZtQ9-0EllnGaSUtPy73wW-yNaiGtzr9CODWv4XH_zrZFgRh_/w542-h640/Mylene1.JPG" width="542" /></a></div><div><b style="font-weight: bold;">Evgenia Lopareva and Geoffrey Brissaud (France) Rhythm Dance--</b>Keeping with the 80's Music Theme, the French (naturally) chose an iconic 80's French song and artist: The GREAT <b style="font-weight: bold;">Mylene Farmer and Sans Contrefacon</b>. From the screengrab above of Farmer's music video for the song, we can see the inspiration for the costumes, in particular, Evgenia and the muted green-and-white striped top she wears with matching colored shorts and waist corset. I loved the sequin detail in Geoffrey's green sheer top, in that it featured the crystals done in horizontal "stripes". </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHz0fJD1TJwBEtGZtIVL67j9JgYfUxOwrXQ-gvpFr9z_kX_XUDZ7XQAG2-dNFJWofDaO4vS8VM7t5NrNlFSqOUPpfSyFKXZSLPZ8ieemBiRfupljtoswbZukUzHeWH8mA026ZhmVRJRkMiAI29XdMPOho68EjT5ytlvNE3jENJPCdpXpv03W7S/s3600/Collage_Fotor_Lopareva_Bissaud_FD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHz0fJD1TJwBEtGZtIVL67j9JgYfUxOwrXQ-gvpFr9z_kX_XUDZ7XQAG2-dNFJWofDaO4vS8VM7t5NrNlFSqOUPpfSyFKXZSLPZ8ieemBiRfupljtoswbZukUzHeWH8mA026ZhmVRJRkMiAI29XdMPOho68EjT5ytlvNE3jENJPCdpXpv03W7S/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_Lopareva_Bissaud_FD.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Dance to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Elegie in E-Flat Minor, Op. 3, No. 1 by Sergei Rachmaninov and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Prélude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 3, No. 2 by Sergei Rachmaninov--</span><span style="background-color: white;">To a classical Free Dance, they, appropriately went classic with their costumes, which were done in blue tones, watercolor-like dyeing and clean-lines silhouettes.</span></span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHiMpA4hFZOMThsXqn5oC-ghkm8nk1EqqKNyIf5tYB00ZZlFUEq8hLK8bT6RJZthAz8RXq_JO6kwO9XjXFcP9xmNZ5IpTONoyrYlYWIhSNX98PuIhQIur7sOslmyvjusrzFd1tTXDNG5-3aY34xn_F9eTD2q1wA_Kr0RgQHg7GIhrBEYwmQ9_k/s3600/Collage_Fotor_Green_Parsons_RD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHiMpA4hFZOMThsXqn5oC-ghkm8nk1EqqKNyIf5tYB00ZZlFUEq8hLK8bT6RJZthAz8RXq_JO6kwO9XjXFcP9xmNZ5IpTONoyrYlYWIhSNX98PuIhQIur7sOslmyvjusrzFd1tTXDNG5-3aY34xn_F9eTD2q1wA_Kr0RgQHg7GIhrBEYwmQ9_k/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_Green_Parsons_RD.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b style="font-family: inherit;">Caroline Green and Michael Parsons (USA) Rhythm Dance--</b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Skating to 80s Rock Anthems </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Still Loving You by The Scorpions, </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Rock You Like a Hurricane by The Scorpions</b>, Green and Parsons </span>certainly<span style="font-family: inherit;"> embraced the 80s AND Metal Rock theme. As someone who actually lived through this decade, I recognize all the fashion tropes: Cropped top, Lycra python print, her "Olivia Newton-John" pants...the MESH (!), the fingerless gloves, as well as his sleeveless Moto Vest/Jacket. Even though it might be argued that these could be the perfect 80s-themed Halloween Party costumes, they worked for The Scorpions music!</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVQ_ynUM1lxKorQqJm-Otw5Dufpk5jupfjEv0SxSAkkDnsUNGPmJAIUPsi5L5NqF1iBCh-qZjY2J5UJIntpyskebe5Tbz4JC_wClaETllT0wtKK02fVoGoyKZQ4kB-ihvFNN8HLRipw1d9x4S9pvPJvNUn0U4XawPxM5-_QJOob5LCYK0zBbb/s798/Green_Parsons_FD.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="586" data-original-width="798" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVQ_ynUM1lxKorQqJm-Otw5Dufpk5jupfjEv0SxSAkkDnsUNGPmJAIUPsi5L5NqF1iBCh-qZjY2J5UJIntpyskebe5Tbz4JC_wClaETllT0wtKK02fVoGoyKZQ4kB-ihvFNN8HLRipw1d9x4S9pvPJvNUn0U4XawPxM5-_QJOob5LCYK0zBbb/w640-h470/Green_Parsons_FD.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to </b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Denmark by Portland Cello Project, Gideon Freudmann, </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Wind and Snow by Annalisa Tornfelt, Gideon Freudmann, Portland Cello Project--</b>Skating to the strings of the cello in this music, these costumes were </span>lyrical, classic and modern at the same time, and quite pretty.<b> </b>While I liked both, her one-shoulder asymmetrical dress with side cut-outs and sparkling sequins looked especially good!</span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJo_q_URR6x3DcbOlH6bCpGvhiAavutYEQkGFz7gQq50foAjKSdvoNpRpyifUthwo_WMtrTkaDzI_UmV34c1d-cFqttew2nWjHqsoDXmoDT-oGr0jPUXrPXsoKL0nGAO71rZ82aP15gnqqA3JBnGYSHhORO19-TzmuyIKyDC4szmode78aBoM/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Taschelerova_Taschler_RD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipJo_q_URR6x3DcbOlH6bCpGvhiAavutYEQkGFz7gQq50foAjKSdvoNpRpyifUthwo_WMtrTkaDzI_UmV34c1d-cFqttew2nWjHqsoDXmoDT-oGr0jPUXrPXsoKL0nGAO71rZ82aP15gnqqA3JBnGYSHhORO19-TzmuyIKyDC4szmode78aBoM/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Taschelerova_Taschler_RD.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Nathalie Taschlereova and Filip Taschler (Czech Republic) Rhythm Dance--</b>Skating to <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">The Knowledge by Janet Jackson, James Harris III, Terry Lewis, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Juicy Fruit by James Mtume, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Serious Slammin' by The Pointer Sisters, Gregg Crockett, Lenan Zales</span><span style="background-color: white;">, this Czech brother and sister team wore these black with silver sequined costumes. They certainly went bold with these designs and those big jeweled crystals, looking very "Rhythm Nation Tour", if it was sponsored by Swarovski! </span></span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ZR4ttECWktrzvxyJRF8Bf9lNOaiyZijjvaW4TOaXqXjDbe0xYBno-N01IpaczGj3VFWgWSGJHcdVBi1sgyrTJkeXtRdqsq8KHCARDj2iUo-Sa-7x1vUSWzOP2QRAceM76nRUY3y14ADczmbwBXdXbN3iVAMrx8rdslm3SFBmjwM9lf_cu7gd/s847/Taschelerova_Taschler_FD.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="582" data-original-width="847" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ZR4ttECWktrzvxyJRF8Bf9lNOaiyZijjvaW4TOaXqXjDbe0xYBno-N01IpaczGj3VFWgWSGJHcdVBi1sgyrTJkeXtRdqsq8KHCARDj2iUo-Sa-7x1vUSWzOP2QRAceM76nRUY3y14ADczmbwBXdXbN3iVAMrx8rdslm3SFBmjwM9lf_cu7gd/w640-h440/Taschelerova_Taschler_FD.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Dance to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Bluecobalto by Negramaro, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Terra Rosa by Havasi, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Son Felice by Giuliano Sangiorgi--</span><span style="background-color: white;">These costumes for the Free Dance continued what seems like a trend with the Ice Dance team in wearing something more on the "Classic" costume trend, which makes sense following such a kooky 80's Rhythm Dance theme. These were elegant and nice for the music. I loved both her red look with silver sequins and "open" back/sides, as well as his second-skin-fitting gray/silver top that was solid in front and sheer in the back: Nicely done!</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTENSuwoRrqTMs7rFdym-g5NmHBLdaziDSFu_r8T23g75K9iiTOdQARtL4P5VumVxgdhzQ04KoP8N-qFsdMNv061zYB0-k4KRqQ57S_ZUvMtwHNy0B2MTfg8Ji9cKTBxN_EFia25oazopliVb0IFCULRemVqof5eGNWPaPvYOeJ123Bc8NxrD/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Smart_Dieck_RD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTENSuwoRrqTMs7rFdym-g5NmHBLdaziDSFu_r8T23g75K9iiTOdQARtL4P5VumVxgdhzQ04KoP8N-qFsdMNv061zYB0-k4KRqQ57S_ZUvMtwHNy0B2MTfg8Ji9cKTBxN_EFia25oazopliVb0IFCULRemVqof5eGNWPaPvYOeJ123Bc8NxrD/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Smart_Dieck_RD.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Olivia Smart and Tim Dieck (Spain) Rhythm Dance--</b>Skating to <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Call Me and Rapture by Blondie</span><span style="background-color: white;">, Olivia, especially gave us strong Debbie Harry vibes with her platinum blond hair and skin-tight acid blue jumpsuit; it was 80s hot, sassy, and impacting. Tim's "Rocker" look of black pants and Moto-inspired top was the right costume partner for her.</span></span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>PAIRS:</b></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnOkb4_mc7RtICZyjZBcblpNlO24pNJMM8v-RhtA6GjTtBvvwbeK7yGLVjct_XA8v41a8ot2EkYTcEQoOhwYmCQd_j1nswdF44NoTu66tvhdM2U53ZL3FBwCH0V4cuyKezEcmM6FBLUthwRGmpvI4o3_Oibk0Hppksq6awpggo2u-wuLDSz5Mb/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Hocke_Kinkel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnOkb4_mc7RtICZyjZBcblpNlO24pNJMM8v-RhtA6GjTtBvvwbeK7yGLVjct_XA8v41a8ot2EkYTcEQoOhwYmCQd_j1nswdF44NoTu66tvhdM2U53ZL3FBwCH0V4cuyKezEcmM6FBLUthwRGmpvI4o3_Oibk0Hppksq6awpggo2u-wuLDSz5Mb/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Hocke_Kinkel.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Annika Hocke and Robert Kunkel (Germany)--</b>Above were the costumes from the German Pairs team for their Short Program (top) and Free Skate (lower). </div><div>For their Short, they skated to<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">I Love Rock n Roll by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Voulez-Vous by Philip Michael, Christine Baranski, Julie Walters & Stellan Skarsgård </span><span style="background-color: white;">in these black costumes featuring silver sequins; they were impacting and had a sparkly rock & roll-ish vibe.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"> </span></span></div><div>For their Free Skate to<b> </b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Without You (Extended) by Ursine Vulpine & Annaca</b>, they wore these fire red and black looks which were great as well; I loved her draped cross body top, sheer inner panel, as well as how the red color was brought in to his top in the form of the sequins<b>.</b></span></span></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9HxnVSDKJMTDSBDpZSRJKESTLVh2DWti4n66pGSLK6HlO5PalIWMx_znguRT3kOmpIeBsJDyJ62F9_PEdE1WPG1Qs04bOEQyrESkjUPMkS1dbFSXD4Pekmart4Gks4wo6wgU8p4SfOM-iZYqHP-CKaKGRqWL3nmwwTqZVTZMqRTc4Nnt3f3t/s3600/Collage_Fotor_Pereira_MichaudSP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9HxnVSDKJMTDSBDpZSRJKESTLVh2DWti4n66pGSLK6HlO5PalIWMx_znguRT3kOmpIeBsJDyJ62F9_PEdE1WPG1Qs04bOEQyrESkjUPMkS1dbFSXD4Pekmart4Gks4wo6wgU8p4SfOM-iZYqHP-CKaKGRqWL3nmwwTqZVTZMqRTc4Nnt3f3t/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_Pereira_MichaudSP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud (Canada) Short Program--</b>Skating to <span style="background-color: white;"><b style="font-family: inherit;">River by Bishop Briggs</b><span style="font-family: inherit;">, Pereira and Michaud looked great in these looks above. I thought hers was spectacular in its bold royal blue color and paneled detail; she looked like an exotic bird from the Amazon </span>rainforest! (her slicked-back chignon was perfectly elegant with this costume by the way!). I also appreciated how the detail of her costume was brought into Trennt's look, in his top, at the shoulder; a wonderful way to really make them look like...A PAIR!</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9JTSfAEyVZPga3oez9SmmGPvYC4v1T6RbFitVHwxKPkSKXycsV0CHRl265UOEwSgcZQMMCR8cjRMJURCpQw9RHKfiLFum3tPmNzjV8vTeFO_RTasGNiMhyphenhyphenV5vBxu-OAzKRK56yA-Oq_PD3RDB7GoX_HDzLZRLkgzvpDWg_mLZS3QoiR8yHtLN/s3600/Collage_Fotor_Pereira_MichaudFS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9JTSfAEyVZPga3oez9SmmGPvYC4v1T6RbFitVHwxKPkSKXycsV0CHRl265UOEwSgcZQMMCR8cjRMJURCpQw9RHKfiLFum3tPmNzjV8vTeFO_RTasGNiMhyphenhyphenV5vBxu-OAzKRK56yA-Oq_PD3RDB7GoX_HDzLZRLkgzvpDWg_mLZS3QoiR8yHtLN/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_Pereira_MichaudFS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>It probably wouldn't surprise you to find out that Pereira and Michaud skated their <b>Free Skate</b> to<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Gladiator (soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer</span><span style="background-color: white;">, from seeing the costumes above. I thought both designs were great in that they stuck to the theme/inspiration yet didn't look cheesy and "Halloween" costume-like. I loved her creme-white dress with heavy golden applique; very "Greco-Roman Goddess"...and his "Gladiator" muscle top with gold sequins and applique was hot! Once again, I appreciated bringing in the same applique she had in her costume. </span></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWewA9fCxP-zfWnbKLMHWdPN6vfPULMLGIHh_eM6khd6n7heS3h1Ln_7YssVHBoRvDKHTa1kKTXv3wRuUZCB9YHt23pww7V4djOxFcSzETQ0VhWuJLD55FWtFZBhhmFraOB_XLHtjUm5WY4w5N5YLZzZ6BCtzg9eUepNtWuqHbL3TEUV25HZqL/s1186/Liu_Nagy_SP.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="835" data-original-width="1186" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWewA9fCxP-zfWnbKLMHWdPN6vfPULMLGIHh_eM6khd6n7heS3h1Ln_7YssVHBoRvDKHTa1kKTXv3wRuUZCB9YHt23pww7V4djOxFcSzETQ0VhWuJLD55FWtFZBhhmFraOB_XLHtjUm5WY4w5N5YLZzZ6BCtzg9eUepNtWuqHbL3TEUV25HZqL/w640-h450/Liu_Nagy_SP.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Chelsea Liu and Balazs Nagy (USA) Short Program--</b>Skating to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Dive by Ed Sheeran</b>, American Pairs Liu and Nagy wore these simple yet pretty costumes above. Hers featured a deep magenta color with starry rhinestones. He wore skin-tight black.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKvyY0-vf41_Iz-Inb-TcirgUhJb1dJlu_ZPWyUaAZOIPAr8bpTC60yHdTPAVclh3nB1ZRT0WkTXgUJB6wBpKfCQtIxuqAN4HhiYQALDXVlYJ9uzaIcS_DVl5izt7OruLwP8k7c7M55FDalVHJwWJNDxGzg01EqvXeE_yLZ1hiiwSAyyVMTi1L/s1112/Liu_Nagy_FS1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="1112" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKvyY0-vf41_Iz-Inb-TcirgUhJb1dJlu_ZPWyUaAZOIPAr8bpTC60yHdTPAVclh3nB1ZRT0WkTXgUJB6wBpKfCQtIxuqAN4HhiYQALDXVlYJ9uzaIcS_DVl5izt7OruLwP8k7c7M55FDalVHJwWJNDxGzg01EqvXeE_yLZ1hiiwSAyyVMTi1L/w640-h478/Liu_Nagy_FS1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMCTchE7_eHos_-FH4c3BG6Q0GeC9kIDHX1ODjJ_I5a1gR8K9FP0lsdq7NW22cY8GFRH2Kj814GdXzQDDIQAEe1QLOTcrQwZ8qNqolsYYCcSW-PZYbFuTzibvseFXeIq1SZG6tMowZFEKMVayoXrpX80wRlUOBPJNOHp37_SCaY7li5YEAETwi/s1226/Liu_Nagy_FS2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="698" data-original-width="1226" height="364" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMCTchE7_eHos_-FH4c3BG6Q0GeC9kIDHX1ODjJ_I5a1gR8K9FP0lsdq7NW22cY8GFRH2Kj814GdXzQDDIQAEe1QLOTcrQwZ8qNqolsYYCcSW-PZYbFuTzibvseFXeIq1SZG6tMowZFEKMVayoXrpX80wRlUOBPJNOHp37_SCaY7li5YEAETwi/w640-h364/Liu_Nagy_FS2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div></span></span></div><div><b>Free Skate to </b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>A Thousand Times Good Night (from "Romeo and Juliet") by Abel Korzeniowski--</b></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;">I also thought these costumes worn for their Free Skate were quite pretty. Balazs wore an aqua-blue sequined top with black pants and Chelsea's white with light pink costume featured the same sequined detail as seen on his top. Not really sure what these had to do with "Romeo & Juliet" but they were pretty. I almost think these would have worked better for their "Dive" Short Program (the blue/water motif) and the Free Skate looks would have worked better with "Romeo & Juliet" (her look had some semblance of a "Juliet"), but that's just me.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-8736957149078201722023-10-24T08:41:00.005-07:002023-10-24T08:43:16.833-07:00ICE STYLE.....SKATE AMERICA 2023 COSTUMES: The MEN!!<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA6lM0uGTq5nhpetGlDriT4JNUqIodyQ6pUq9zuqlMD71I2x2FzVa6KqyNN8lVRAn1VeKbY8By0YHTUbNBhiOl2g1cDhyIXTyovHKI7kVc-9pC6C-zmFoKx0tKVjZhLPcGQsc70l3fXlFVjn1oNM4frLokZVRaE1eiA8izNTYJI9kUe3xM2yHj/s3600/Collage_Fotor_Men_Main.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA6lM0uGTq5nhpetGlDriT4JNUqIodyQ6pUq9zuqlMD71I2x2FzVa6KqyNN8lVRAn1VeKbY8By0YHTUbNBhiOl2g1cDhyIXTyovHKI7kVc-9pC6C-zmFoKx0tKVjZhLPcGQsc70l3fXlFVjn1oNM4frLokZVRaE1eiA8izNTYJI9kUe3xM2yHj/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_Men_Main.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Ice Style Peacocks--(L to R) Shun Sato (Japan) Free Skate, Ilia Malinin (USA) Short Program, Kevin Aymoz (France) Short Program, Ilia Malinin (USA) Free Skate--Skate America 2023</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><p></p><p>In my last post <b><a href="https://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2023/10/ice-styleskate-america-2023-costumes.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>, I discussed the WOMEN and their costumes, from the first ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating event of the 2023-2024 Season, <b>SKATE AMERICA 2023</b>...now it is time to talk about THE MEN!!!</p><p><b>Let's start with the QUAD God...</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx35OIjghN5iHJxrZucYNPaQoBShdtmMqJeBTrFuOiULjiul6ygpLChT6A_cP5QnOf0TSGcehBJOCUPz49XvcPBGvi-Gf_y1rv5RPZHZK_TM6MtB-lOAWysH_UIyazBT73gr3hkJ-m0XOVPjJqV7yNQjWJ9eQ3fH0lRNKEcPhn2pSulI85Zn2t/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Ilia_SP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx35OIjghN5iHJxrZucYNPaQoBShdtmMqJeBTrFuOiULjiul6ygpLChT6A_cP5QnOf0TSGcehBJOCUPz49XvcPBGvi-Gf_y1rv5RPZHZK_TM6MtB-lOAWysH_UIyazBT73gr3hkJ-m0XOVPjJqV7yNQjWJ9eQ3fH0lRNKEcPhn2pSulI85Zn2t/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Ilia_SP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Ilia Malinin (USA) Short Program--</b>Skating to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Malaguena by Roni Benise</b>, a very popular skating music choice (Hello Michelle Kwan!), Ilia wore this striking costume, looking like a dashing Toreador...or someone from the Spanish aristocracy! I loved this for many reasons: The strong red color, the gorgeous sequin applique outlining his front torso like a bullfighters matador bolero, the black front band collar and v-neck, the slim fit, the gloves, the proper pants...IT WAS A COSTUME! And yet, not too flashy, not too flamenco dinner theatre...it was just right! To that, I say <i>Ole!</i></span></span><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyElZekljb5Vp8lrSxxbt9BnBTnSeB5BjY8SqgN-svIu7qNRjBrXkbki4a8oQX7wVCj1SVN3Tfj_DRwVr2mduvJRbEVCLX6XXe0uOOBod-lOoKQn4z1IXPQGx-hvz_H0544-Lc3ETyiBQyWwwFIIv60aRM2RE7czs00qK2K9eHZJwidpQ5dGy/s2800/Collage_Fotor_IliaM_FS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyElZekljb5Vp8lrSxxbt9BnBTnSeB5BjY8SqgN-svIu7qNRjBrXkbki4a8oQX7wVCj1SVN3Tfj_DRwVr2mduvJRbEVCLX6XXe0uOOBod-lOoKQn4z1IXPQGx-hvz_H0544-Lc3ETyiBQyWwwFIIv60aRM2RE7czs00qK2K9eHZJwidpQ5dGy/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_IliaM_FS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Succession (soundtrack) by Nicholas Britell--</b>Skating to the "Succession" opening music (OMG!!!), Ilia wore his broken heart as a bold fashion statement! Once again, he made me (costume) proud by donning a look that was A COSTUME but restrained, elegant and yet, still flashy! It took me a minute to realize the broken heart on his chest but once I did, I understood its presence; a nod to all those broken hearts in the TV Show "Succession". I liked the rhinestones trimming the design as well as the high band collar and nude illusion panels and yes, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">proper costume slim pants! Well done young man!</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>PS: So refreshing to see actual costume/fashion looks from the top American male. Ilia's team understands that it's not just those gravity-defying quads but, in addition, it's the WHOLE PACKAGE--and that includes, the artistry AND some semblance of a costume look (sorry Nathan Chen but seriously!).</b></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhKRy_r7RT9gG2QiE4cpcMa4XgqUYZzOofwk7BsvLKoKD1iZQ4Q8NLC1je5OTEwT3UqQzIVl9e7YfsRaoDcZ0Qwmp0ek4uvQKLxmgbA_yU4vLFQ1bfOYcF_PGN6V5gI7O2xyEsdkcLW_Qhvidng_MzPqtphKU52z1koaRXL3P7wpHFw1T1NqQ7/s2800/Collage_Fotor_KevinA_SP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhKRy_r7RT9gG2QiE4cpcMa4XgqUYZzOofwk7BsvLKoKD1iZQ4Q8NLC1je5OTEwT3UqQzIVl9e7YfsRaoDcZ0Qwmp0ek4uvQKLxmgbA_yU4vLFQ1bfOYcF_PGN6V5gI7O2xyEsdkcLW_Qhvidng_MzPqtphKU52z1koaRXL3P7wpHFw1T1NqQ7/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_KevinA_SP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Kevin Aymoz (France) Short Program--</b>Skating to <b>Bird Gerhl by Anthony and the Johnsons, Anohni</b>, a song that reaches a dramatic ending when its protagonist finds its wings and takes flight...Kevin wears a white-and-lavender ombre-dyed blouson top with a very wide boat neck, exposing a rhinestone studded tank underneath. The top had openings in the back as well, also exposing only in those openings the sequined tank top. He paired the top with slim black pants. I liked the look and the design element of the studded tank peeking out. The costume was created by French skating and dancewear brand <b>ASTRAEE Couture</b>.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9kdTIVhbMWihmt3PdtoE88MOEjnbgpx2WqWy6g5pO_zmz6atFjvTTTEAD_DQ8fk05tDI2VGVx5wRldkrPskuVG94LLJWFA6fEZgicd5mKcmGK6FLvfZaBshDDD0oiqzv1696NU5KlTQfgPja-D7HLNDhKRV5PLqDjgT3T0DhMdPx7Eeu8zoLm/s3600/Collage_Fotor_KevinA_FS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9kdTIVhbMWihmt3PdtoE88MOEjnbgpx2WqWy6g5pO_zmz6atFjvTTTEAD_DQ8fk05tDI2VGVx5wRldkrPskuVG94LLJWFA6fEZgicd5mKcmGK6FLvfZaBshDDD0oiqzv1696NU5KlTQfgPja-D7HLNDhKRV5PLqDjgT3T0DhMdPx7Eeu8zoLm/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_KevinA_FS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to Ravel's Bolero--</b>OMG and <i>Mon Dieu</i>!!! This skate LITERALLY had me take extra high-blood pressure pills! Kevin skated this Free Skate like THE RENT WAS DUE HUNEY! It was EVERYTHING, especially the climax which by the way, you have to see if you haven't yet! But now, the costume: I loved it: It was chic, sleek, sexy, and HOT, like his skate. Loved the extra plunging neckline, the semi-sheer blouson top (he loves a blouson!), and the blood-red-like ombre sleeves that are finished with the red gloves...The look was EXACTLY what I would imagine someone wearing to perform the ever-so-smoldering and powerful Bolero. <i>Merci Kevin!</i><div><i><br /></i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6LgjOo5n4XPTC93bF-AENMzpoRvP4k1mU9oEoIpR9CMig1DAl-EpRSlNLw_nQnrQfC1eBv_6PtPppgqWxjVfezQUeHMZaOQIF8KEJprL4IXeUanZL62M0E2kUKc4fcZSrBsNaihLDgi2x9_uzn5DgeKCHWcomlr-4-80onXldxPviUkifnoB1/s2800/Collage_Fotor_ShunSatoSP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6LgjOo5n4XPTC93bF-AENMzpoRvP4k1mU9oEoIpR9CMig1DAl-EpRSlNLw_nQnrQfC1eBv_6PtPppgqWxjVfezQUeHMZaOQIF8KEJprL4IXeUanZL62M0E2kUKc4fcZSrBsNaihLDgi2x9_uzn5DgeKCHWcomlr-4-80onXldxPviUkifnoB1/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_ShunSatoSP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>Shun Sato (Japan) Short Program--</b>Skating his Short Program to <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Libertango by Astor Piazzolla, Hector-Ulises Passarella, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Libertango by Astor Piazzolla, Takashima Chisako</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">, Shun wore this all-black look featuring sequined applique on his sheer stretch chiffon top. The ensemble certainly complimented the tango music and was elegant. Not sure how necessary that small nude illusion panel was in the front, other than it was needed to keep the neckline from collapsing.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpz64XioLgunPH_dM4AC6z4QQLwZrHJMqSlP0JvmYjsX6HiTrGWg-gK4mrh5YykmaX4F-HhdvUaEA-4z3iph7d6lzyMWHyqzoCiALcRDxSGxkeGQaF6bdejvEeBWAwq1nSc0nyDjozK7vYnjMCJ_rdn41enF9dWsHGxVH7hF1djk-3yR6kpz6I/s2800/Collage_Fotor_ShunSatoFS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpz64XioLgunPH_dM4AC6z4QQLwZrHJMqSlP0JvmYjsX6HiTrGWg-gK4mrh5YykmaX4F-HhdvUaEA-4z3iph7d6lzyMWHyqzoCiALcRDxSGxkeGQaF6bdejvEeBWAwq1nSc0nyDjozK7vYnjMCJ_rdn41enF9dWsHGxVH7hF1djk-3yR6kpz6I/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_ShunSatoFS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Four Seasons (Summer 2) by Antonio Vivaldi, Daniel Hope, Max Richter, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Four Seasons (Spring 1) by Antonio Vivaldi, Daniel Hope, Max Richter, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Four Seasons (Winter 1) by Antonio Vivaldi, Daniel Hope, Max Richter--</span><span style="background-color: white;">I really liked this look on Shun, in particular, the top which as you can see, is the costume "star". The nude-hued top featured a tie-dye effect with gold sequined trimmed designs across the body and sleeves. It gave the effect of an abstract skeleton of sorts, which was cool and also created a strong silhouette for his oh-so-slender figure. He paired the top with lean black pants. A nice costume effort from Shun Sato of Japan.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRUQLy1jauj7NXDAw3xGtEPtuTv59VirIGBCyYjxL2yQkRFJr93F_ASHwmW6LiGvMUhUBvLfx9V8_iJAnUAOLuIp76GaT3ODWBqzXzvtoMICOXbppExCYIgsdAUALJfGNG3_KkFEu6W1FO26A5IgoL1qCBUZOFjFpJpYf02rUQK49pU0P85aMa/s2168/Nika2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1437" data-original-width="2168" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRUQLy1jauj7NXDAw3xGtEPtuTv59VirIGBCyYjxL2yQkRFJr93F_ASHwmW6LiGvMUhUBvLfx9V8_iJAnUAOLuIp76GaT3ODWBqzXzvtoMICOXbppExCYIgsdAUALJfGNG3_KkFEu6W1FO26A5IgoL1qCBUZOFjFpJpYf02rUQK49pU0P85aMa/w640-h424/Nika2.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b>Nika Egadze (Georgia) Free Skate--</b>Skating to <span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Nature Boy (from "Moulin Rouge" soundtrack) performed by David Bowie, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">El Tango de Roxanne (from "Moulin Rouge" soundtrack) performed by Ewan McGregor, Jose Feliciano, Jacek Koman</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">, Nika looked very much the part and appeared to be a blend of Chrisitan and Harold Ziegler. I liked the slim fit, red ombre effect, and nod to the period costume in the top's details, sequined trim, and high band collar. </span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdR6eXJZypMk1ttUf0fgpC582vljcjSfI6pc3AUwRNHKTHtNRSsCsVVfxQ25aliRL9N1p72gNL5_g919YeLgiOz9zOAU3gromImFZM0X5Sot-ru4sJ__FtOeabKIRsFYNznOuzGvPuWM0uDMOp_PBEsxzPIzPTU98WwGYl8MfsQxMmghUjNTYn/s2800/Collage_Fotor_DeniisV_SP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdR6eXJZypMk1ttUf0fgpC582vljcjSfI6pc3AUwRNHKTHtNRSsCsVVfxQ25aliRL9N1p72gNL5_g919YeLgiOz9zOAU3gromImFZM0X5Sot-ru4sJ__FtOeabKIRsFYNznOuzGvPuWM0uDMOp_PBEsxzPIzPTU98WwGYl8MfsQxMmghUjNTYn/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_DeniisV_SP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Deniss Vasiljevs (Latvia) Short Program--</b>Skating to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, performed by Thomas Feiner</b>, Deniss wore this all-black ensemble consisting of a top and pants. Featuring what is probably one of the most plunging necklines (look out Kevin Aymoz!) of the season (as far as I have seen), the blousy top also had a mini-strap, holding the neckline in place (as much as it could!). I thought it was airy, and freeing and went with the "Hallelujah" music.</span></span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YGUnFHEMoEeJGSc5x9YOwMxSS-MpZ7ArRCEpSMuGI57XZM7156yYVCABLETMbTkXbXJtBPmE62M_ojcVqs8hBV9LfzEldrBqd-Rb2otkwaWz_BXqJmRNiWpuAdwR9svK4jY56td6OpzC9XCuG5hwUMG-rSWz2j4VG45afuhdyKAh6qyRlJsK/s2800/Collage_Fotor_DeniisFS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0YGUnFHEMoEeJGSc5x9YOwMxSS-MpZ7ArRCEpSMuGI57XZM7156yYVCABLETMbTkXbXJtBPmE62M_ojcVqs8hBV9LfzEldrBqd-Rb2otkwaWz_BXqJmRNiWpuAdwR9svK4jY56td6OpzC9XCuG5hwUMG-rSWz2j4VG45afuhdyKAh6qyRlJsK/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_DeniisFS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to </b><span style="background-color: white;"><b style="font-family: inherit;">Blues Deluxe by Joe Bonamassa--</b><span style="font-family: inherit;">The PLUNGING continues! Yes kids, for his Free Skate, Deniss doesn't </span>disappoint<span style="font-family: inherit;"> once again showcasing that chest of his with another plunging neckline top. This time, it was a magenta-colored draped top with interesting gather detail at the waist, and that small chest strap, holding the neckline together. I admit that I kind of like this strap detail, as opposed to those nude illusion panels that look a bit cheesy for my taste, so kudos to his costume team for considering another option. I also appreciated the draping, of course. Another thing I appreciate is that he cut that darn top knot/ponytail off. He looks 100 TIMES better without that "I'm-a-DJ-in-Ibiza-hairdo" he had before.</span></span><br /><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEileNbOdk_scXxU0o8r6yjX20VBHMcYU7E4_QfXZTM7SWisitfAWo-Dkl5e9KY1IN6oD-jQoeJzR6O2uGnujvWygAzW6xBRehA65AKubI1Hsnogjgb8vjXhog0JK3jTH7i7Ud0zdNmON-VDay1HqVUuH4WbjNf8BB91RWTas7OHiJB1mPnotrw5/s2800/Collage_Fotor_AndrewTorgashev.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEileNbOdk_scXxU0o8r6yjX20VBHMcYU7E4_QfXZTM7SWisitfAWo-Dkl5e9KY1IN6oD-jQoeJzR6O2uGnujvWygAzW6xBRehA65AKubI1Hsnogjgb8vjXhog0JK3jTH7i7Ud0zdNmON-VDay1HqVUuH4WbjNf8BB91RWTas7OHiJB1mPnotrw5/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_AndrewTorgashev.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Andrew Torgashev (USA) Short program (L) and Fee Skate (R)--</b>Andrew wore these two looks for his Short Program and Free Skate, respectively. The Short was to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>L'enfer by Stromae </b>and the Free was<b> </b></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">The Void and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Madness by Muse</span><span style="background-color: white;">. I think both outfits were suitable for Andrew, but if I had to choose, I would pick the red Free Skate one.--I like the snug fit and subtle use of crystals on the Lycra top; he looks polished, and elegant. In a #throwback moment...</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnv6mk58Xt6H4wxgjfemNyp16DKDHx_6bIOQAMSfIm58gc_JVUBC9mo3qnRCZAiOnAw8-ndHSLa9HhbbV4GMrOJ5Y3r2YHxLfVJe7t1zcUg_-ZF-6wDAflYaIhB7Ls_BJoNIUTYQejGc-YUeM5KjnROo5jjkxNGt56THVNHg97rDQsHChiU3ih/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Andrew_2020Worlds.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnv6mk58Xt6H4wxgjfemNyp16DKDHx_6bIOQAMSfIm58gc_JVUBC9mo3qnRCZAiOnAw8-ndHSLa9HhbbV4GMrOJ5Y3r2YHxLfVJe7t1zcUg_-ZF-6wDAflYaIhB7Ls_BJoNIUTYQejGc-YUeM5KjnROo5jjkxNGt56THVNHg97rDQsHChiU3ih/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Andrew_2020Worlds.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1UOQOKnrlFYE_CAjjzOufzBk15cLzGAZSxGdgHzFQAP2_LQsA1eipXReCE6qFNK5ETxPCOT5tewwn8eCvzBs0NWEya1tZs6otW9MHNkxyoEI5COvGVWcIz0xCa6gFCsxRFDq9Bz-VvG3z3G4qCPORkhB0KgsOdhEIx3S76St3AObbAvAFl8Yp/s1129/Andrew_USChampisonhips23.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1061" data-original-width="1129" height="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1UOQOKnrlFYE_CAjjzOufzBk15cLzGAZSxGdgHzFQAP2_LQsA1eipXReCE6qFNK5ETxPCOT5tewwn8eCvzBs0NWEya1tZs6otW9MHNkxyoEI5COvGVWcIz0xCa6gFCsxRFDq9Bz-VvG3z3G4qCPORkhB0KgsOdhEIx3S76St3AObbAvAFl8Yp/w640-h602/Andrew_USChampisonhips23.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>If you think you've seen this look on Andrew before, it is because you have, he wore it at the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships in 2020 (top photos) as well as other competitions, including the US Figure Skating Championships earlier this year (above photo) in March (for his Short Program). Talk about recycling (or upcycling) costumes!</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-76410853145040767732023-10-23T14:49:00.006-07:002023-10-23T15:18:54.662-07:00ICE STYLE.....SKATE AMERICA 2023 COSTUMES: THE WOMEN!<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0x8HLcW9DTMTff48n1OkwN6QNza2v9x45KFA4EJWdfCnUkIbGIIsVQA57_vS9ZkEOeHnmxH-YlKuNlCBf1VksiNt53KoIVSGbcSDFIKwUvebBla8jM8bpcrvj3RDjdqQINAycBJLeusTzt2MYAflqESO3MYV4XAWa17i3w1vALwGob5Wb4FaA/s2785/Ladies_Collage2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2056" data-original-width="2785" height="472" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0x8HLcW9DTMTff48n1OkwN6QNza2v9x45KFA4EJWdfCnUkIbGIIsVQA57_vS9ZkEOeHnmxH-YlKuNlCBf1VksiNt53KoIVSGbcSDFIKwUvebBla8jM8bpcrvj3RDjdqQINAycBJLeusTzt2MYAflqESO3MYV4XAWa17i3w1vALwGob5Wb4FaA/w640-h472/Ladies_Collage2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Fashion Ladies--(L to R) Amber Glenn (USA) Short Program, Loena Hendrickx (Belgium) Short program, Amber Glenn (USA) Free Skate, Isabeau Levito (USA) Short program, 2023 Skate America</i></b></div></b><p><br /></p><p>This past weekend was the <b>2023 SKATE AMERICA</b>, the first event of the <b>2023-2024 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating</b> competition series, held in Allen Texas. Naturally, that means it is time to recap some of the COSTUMES!!! Let's start with the WOMEN:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnSWZjzO2JYzCFucIqeJ-ND6YLcBHKIyJRm2hitX9pEwKjd_Db5gGEodAL8pAes2hij5LJEVjeYul6OpX3QnCzq1w7FOOtp9t-PJYQte-6HDBz68iT-xstmdzIDTARGwapXyyPEfomSYUm417SZxSCwDzohxMuoiaBcTKqsqCe8F-EGfsydrnJ/s2800/Collage_Fotor_AmberSP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnSWZjzO2JYzCFucIqeJ-ND6YLcBHKIyJRm2hitX9pEwKjd_Db5gGEodAL8pAes2hij5LJEVjeYul6OpX3QnCzq1w7FOOtp9t-PJYQte-6HDBz68iT-xstmdzIDTARGwapXyyPEfomSYUm417SZxSCwDzohxMuoiaBcTKqsqCe8F-EGfsydrnJ/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_AmberSP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Amber Glenn (USA) Short Program:</b> Skating to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Heads Will Roll by Elephant Music, Yeah Yeah Yeahs </b>Amber wore this fabulous black with silver sequined jumpsuit. The jumpsuit skimmed across her body elongating her already long and lean figure. It featured side and back cut-outs and a plunging neckline assisted by a nude illusion panel. I loved the rhinestone placements throughout the jumpsuit. To me, it was giving a combination of Elvis-meets-Mariachi vibes. Love.</span></span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs-pWNbb2wD0ldi1GAELAFiZxrhhrzQwRCi9GzwAZec7jswHhQUtY28CYhwEWK9n9crOzfIiOXbJuJt5E9G9MowT5VUHLa_Y2cDdKI2dXZaKUPrlGvNqfJjnOqwi1fu6iaxwmXswR7snfcywbVGeOtxksIQx8EzD8icL2X1uE-hifqr9VHCS5Z/s2800/Collage_Fotor_amber_fs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs-pWNbb2wD0ldi1GAELAFiZxrhhrzQwRCi9GzwAZec7jswHhQUtY28CYhwEWK9n9crOzfIiOXbJuJt5E9G9MowT5VUHLa_Y2cDdKI2dXZaKUPrlGvNqfJjnOqwi1fu6iaxwmXswR7snfcywbVGeOtxksIQx8EzD8icL2X1uE-hifqr9VHCS5Z/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_amber_fs.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQ1oAH3VlQz84rpdylDx7KP6yrITybCAi4wLk5btMZ00lQ56XI1rK67-5AfvWlvIA1N1xJpTJJJ8ZYe4kFmA3hC7FQzObtKCWBnk2-a5gl6YyGQdMunNJHxKgoYfLfkEpgPGXnQSjhf4W6bxUZjr1vVcXPobwhiVgAJk_f8GnwltL2-w9JJ_M/s2800/Collage_Fotor_amberglenn_Free.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieQ1oAH3VlQz84rpdylDx7KP6yrITybCAi4wLk5btMZ00lQ56XI1rK67-5AfvWlvIA1N1xJpTJJJ8ZYe4kFmA3hC7FQzObtKCWBnk2-a5gl6YyGQdMunNJHxKgoYfLfkEpgPGXnQSjhf4W6bxUZjr1vVcXPobwhiVgAJk_f8GnwltL2-w9JJ_M/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_amberglenn_Free.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b style="font-weight: bold;">Free Skate to</b><b> </b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Exogenisis: Symphony Part 3 Redemption by Muse--</b>For her Free Skate, of which she became the 6th American woman to land a triple Axel (!), She wore a lilac and nude-colored costume that was encrusted with sequins at the bodice. I thought it was a beautiful costume that perfectly complemented the music she skated to, creating an emotional and romantic vibe. I appreciated the gathered torso draping and ombre effect, as well as the slashed skirt. All in all, it was a stunning costume that added to her performance.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZ0_NWGzFrhepEf7EFxttSkxVeGkNB5SDZYxvcQuGYCHMBo8nggm9V5H1qjHQgrtrevnb4TctOvsiKEejUQ-MMt3XkAO-iark2HGbOxLwGyN5oKgBDHv0P59DlJyBMLw7XxrnExFwGLVon85P46F3jnLglFpv69DeZKqRAGUVycI0hhjf4CSn/s2785/Collage_Fotor_IsabeauSP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1949" data-original-width="2785" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZ0_NWGzFrhepEf7EFxttSkxVeGkNB5SDZYxvcQuGYCHMBo8nggm9V5H1qjHQgrtrevnb4TctOvsiKEejUQ-MMt3XkAO-iark2HGbOxLwGyN5oKgBDHv0P59DlJyBMLw7XxrnExFwGLVon85P46F3jnLglFpv69DeZKqRAGUVycI0hhjf4CSn/w640-h448/Collage_Fotor_IsabeauSP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Isabeau Levito (USA) Short Program--</b>For her Short Program to <span style="background-color: white;"><b style="font-family: inherit;">Yearning by Raul Ferrando</b><span style="font-family: inherit;">. As described by the Argentinian composer, the music itself has a strong Middle Eastern, Sufi, Belly Dancing vibe, which went well with her "snake </span>charmer<span style="font-family: inherit;">" bejeweled sequined costume. In fact, her hand was the actual head of the snake, albeit a fabulous sequined couture snake:</span></span><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfTi8W298eBhFna-b_mnFew82Xs3GtXpkKx9yPB2H7cCKRs2AfkFwgwJXQTHcZ4uF46WsKqHEnlxqzpC0s_X_AKco9sT3nPTB7lu4uNOzpPSAAk2fk6YswP3NLHjBp3VHTJDOkj7uIGl2xmxyYwe0p5_hqLIecwthGAHg3OW5aAaLb451IFTkE/s1593/Isabeau_Snake.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1394" data-original-width="1593" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfTi8W298eBhFna-b_mnFew82Xs3GtXpkKx9yPB2H7cCKRs2AfkFwgwJXQTHcZ4uF46WsKqHEnlxqzpC0s_X_AKco9sT3nPTB7lu4uNOzpPSAAk2fk6YswP3NLHjBp3VHTJDOkj7uIGl2xmxyYwe0p5_hqLIecwthGAHg3OW5aAaLb451IFTkE/w640-h560/Isabeau_Snake.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Isabeau with Jason Brown at the Japan Open 2023 in October, wearing the same costume.</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /></div><div>I loved the golden color and ombre shading and how the snake wraps around her body...but what really costume-impressed me was the jeweled sequined work: OUTSTANDING! This was an HAUTE figure skating costume for sure.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieqVl7lRZiN24PngAYPcR_zqO6vIsBo6W07EZSv5NSKYTgEZsVrLKgVSymvRwkwWZwU7pfpGGJBDSjUl5S8x9wyca80YJF_Ew-bKiEDKhq8A1zk0F0bN8aNyMEWlBGlOtdZhSybZmSsqJnMT6fAH9PWsll7trm21-NnWP8o83z75oqwkOlnryP/s1527/isabeau_fs1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1176" data-original-width="1527" height="492" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieqVl7lRZiN24PngAYPcR_zqO6vIsBo6W07EZSv5NSKYTgEZsVrLKgVSymvRwkwWZwU7pfpGGJBDSjUl5S8x9wyca80YJF_Ew-bKiEDKhq8A1zk0F0bN8aNyMEWlBGlOtdZhSybZmSsqJnMT6fAH9PWsll7trm21-NnWP8o83z75oqwkOlnryP/w640-h492/isabeau_fs1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANCC_yNHG3Z9uyG9WKp2gRc-eM9qCCjW-8kWLGS8Xgg0OqnhDt2bdIFZaB2WAbA5WqWkRFn8cbv9iE3YSLgzF-712stFzhqWpexH8qU2JCK93bnSbrl82a46BzO9tLG30QwDH7xxla8X9pi_BnbJBtbXIv7Z6brKYl56IptH2_t_SfT0xpKyA/s2800/Collage_Fotor_isabeau_fs2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhANCC_yNHG3Z9uyG9WKp2gRc-eM9qCCjW-8kWLGS8Xgg0OqnhDt2bdIFZaB2WAbA5WqWkRFn8cbv9iE3YSLgzF-712stFzhqWpexH8qU2JCK93bnSbrl82a46BzO9tLG30QwDH7xxla8X9pi_BnbJBtbXIv7Z6brKYl56IptH2_t_SfT0xpKyA/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_isabeau_fs2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to The White Crow (soundtrack) Ilan Eshkeri, Lisa Batiashvili--</b>For her Free Skate, Isabeau donned this black, gray & white costume that was very "Couture Black Swan". I loved the heavy "feather"-like detail in the upper torso and shoulders, along with the rhinestones throughout. At first, I thought that maybe the multi-flounce paneled skirt portion might be too heavy for Isabeau's body frame, but I liked it; it added flourish and movement, and finished off this chic ballerina look.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJe3ZwzZ_kdMfXUKKiAFdiC7i4DlTEdAC9E4qoVTzd5kZaYxyU-yEyh-QQAdBwGHhRq3BoqFJs9-LHHFfscPcqPIgNXBUvxRhmCFEjVQqX-jykt3b0mV0iR8r-_T-XbWlxsBQz1iBETZ_8X2bElVjegcrLfg5072wN3Ly2R9clKtCx0CfUqDtm/s2800/Collage_Fotor_LoenaSP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJe3ZwzZ_kdMfXUKKiAFdiC7i4DlTEdAC9E4qoVTzd5kZaYxyU-yEyh-QQAdBwGHhRq3BoqFJs9-LHHFfscPcqPIgNXBUvxRhmCFEjVQqX-jykt3b0mV0iR8r-_T-XbWlxsBQz1iBETZ_8X2bElVjegcrLfg5072wN3Ly2R9clKtCx0CfUqDtm/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_LoenaSP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6iQup9xj-1YlSDytDEevmR4eGvN6DM_vtVQkCiv4PrJhHM9H6N1tShDV3g8C76tJjk0R7YlrXkr1Me7bheDXfrB5cgW-5eXxh7olmaETGGsToo7SpbDdRvg694NTZoqjDENw1SsI-nh8FgWdNIaGS3TxTPseofYy9GohDUTzy_vdixeVgGIJR/s2800/Collage_Fotor_LoenaSP2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6iQup9xj-1YlSDytDEevmR4eGvN6DM_vtVQkCiv4PrJhHM9H6N1tShDV3g8C76tJjk0R7YlrXkr1Me7bheDXfrB5cgW-5eXxh7olmaETGGsToo7SpbDdRvg694NTZoqjDENw1SsI-nh8FgWdNIaGS3TxTPseofYy9GohDUTzy_vdixeVgGIJR/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_LoenaSP2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Loena Hendrickx (Belgium) Short Program--</b>Skating to <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">I'm nin'alu (Mor Avrahami Remix) by Ofra Haza and Living For Love by Madonna </span><span style="background-color: white;">(</span><span style="background-color: white;">a similar vibe to Isabeau's Short Program Belly Dancing/Middle Eastern-esque music...but with a Madonna twist!), Loena really pumped up the uber-sexy belly dancer motif with this bright red costume. The costume featured dangling sequined fringe and large mirrored paillettes, as well as criss-cross straps and an exposed back. Not only did she look AMAZING but the costume was very impacting and right for the music. What do the kids say? "Fire!" Yeah, she was.</span></span><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigaTqv7h4Ew9PB4WySaDYzg126MHgCdkrKC5xtVpMwCqskdKbMqsnV_waQsSh4VVR4KSnB7i_lr56KGzQZvhydSsRK2fmFMAWWZMRTnVBgf7gZmA6QT9-l8NsPJP212GL4oiS_q-q-pWBHw6hz_dB-VXAd9sEY0C1004BIKNAGk8TRhxrTIR5s/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Loena1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigaTqv7h4Ew9PB4WySaDYzg126MHgCdkrKC5xtVpMwCqskdKbMqsnV_waQsSh4VVR4KSnB7i_lr56KGzQZvhydSsRK2fmFMAWWZMRTnVBgf7gZmA6QT9-l8NsPJP212GL4oiS_q-q-pWBHw6hz_dB-VXAd9sEY0C1004BIKNAGk8TRhxrTIR5s/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Loena1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaO-olBME4inKivaMjC0Rt5WEiXPtQ8TN66y3V9mFopXQXrwGfGLR-zzoB8XJTqpcMj-IYNMHs0NPywpuK9IZiJAm0xUjcgVlUgtFsG8YDDitZV2-KorwzViS90_zb5Vx1PDD76QPbenv78wQcbatZ-a7JZ8td0Pz6tY75gs1w_biF5_V8YdtK/s2800/Collage_Fotor_Loena2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaO-olBME4inKivaMjC0Rt5WEiXPtQ8TN66y3V9mFopXQXrwGfGLR-zzoB8XJTqpcMj-IYNMHs0NPywpuK9IZiJAm0xUjcgVlUgtFsG8YDDitZV2-KorwzViS90_zb5Vx1PDD76QPbenv78wQcbatZ-a7JZ8td0Pz6tY75gs1w_biF5_V8YdtK/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_Loena2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to </b><span style="background-color: white;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Break My Soul (The Queens Remix) by Beyoncé and Madonna--</b>Skating to Madonna, once again (with </span>Beyoncé<span style="font-family: inherit;">, of course!), Loena wore this black and silver sequined costume, continuing this season's costume fabulousness that started with that high-voltage red number. The entire look was sheer except for her sequined covered bust and solid black skirt section. I really liked the plethora of jeweled sequins in the arms as well as on her upper torso. She looked like a principal back-up dancer for Madonna...or </span></span></span>Beyoncé...in this look! Congrats Loena for rocking BOTH of your costumes for this new 2023-2024 Grand Prix Season; a FAB start!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOuJoOtG5MbzqoxUaozNslTdb0ljPcLo-xKjgWmfVh9xyU_dKZOVvi4og7-s6wSNwvxaNTI1JPqcI84xBCtyKMBRh4nMBIEIVRXgUZeOqGaGKKBu97rSnRJ4AIIPAED7hkoNddcIBt3_3VSiL66-jdFXGg84F9CtgC25qzUTUH6okY-40UKUH7/s2800/Collage_Fotor_MoneChiba.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOuJoOtG5MbzqoxUaozNslTdb0ljPcLo-xKjgWmfVh9xyU_dKZOVvi4og7-s6wSNwvxaNTI1JPqcI84xBCtyKMBRh4nMBIEIVRXgUZeOqGaGKKBu97rSnRJ4AIIPAED7hkoNddcIBt3_3VSiL66-jdFXGg84F9CtgC25qzUTUH6okY-40UKUH7/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_MoneChiba.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Mone Chiba (Japan) Short Program--</b>Skating to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Les Yeux Noirs (Dark Eyes) performed by Pomplamoose Music</b>, a tango-inspired tune, Mone wore this costume above. the design had Spanish/Gypsy elements with the sequined lace-like top, the shawl-wrapped skirt, and red rose applique details so I guess this could also be deemed tango-like. It's sassy and hey, if she wants to skate to "Carmen" in the future, she can also re-wear this!</span></span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_9dealOY56lJA62J3ejVzRItj7ZVKoQdVKLvqZxQmxdeGYtftrePjGXyOwDMw2_6QXpXIDFEJmgZ7E-Q6EYIZID3mrSs4kF5IirH5T-3aweh_IpvYoDruTa3YhqAXTqHV8GpYV4OIIudh87atkfO5EK2SGeXnkwocZgiSGd3qeHs1t8gZt8C/s2800/Collage_Fotor_NiinaP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ_9dealOY56lJA62J3ejVzRItj7ZVKoQdVKLvqZxQmxdeGYtftrePjGXyOwDMw2_6QXpXIDFEJmgZ7E-Q6EYIZID3mrSs4kF5IirH5T-3aweh_IpvYoDruTa3YhqAXTqHV8GpYV4OIIudh87atkfO5EK2SGeXnkwocZgiSGd3qeHs1t8gZt8C/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_NiinaP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Niina Petrokina (Poland) Short Program--</b>Skating to the smooth and very thumping music of <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Run by Marvin Brooks, Bri Bryant, 2WEI</b>, Niina wore this black costume featuring silver rhinestones. The look was rocker/punk lite with its chest straps, double-slit skirt, and gloves. In addition, it was very Pat Benatar-meets-Joan Jett 80's.</span></span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8TTkuqjn8XqLpUPy7ajER5Qn26QLRWGAshOyA8VIzRQI7kf_OJdKZZyYeeT-cwlUHZngOC8qv2NVbazHziXJRRgaRRZoxA6EeG2655DGRsRpbOs6mzOY60rcER53jbp-hCIJ0Sh1OhYTCeZd6iDZ_w7ZLlEexuvm6vl7kRJ3nYpZO3Gen_cH5/s2800/Collage_Fotor_HanaYoshida.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8TTkuqjn8XqLpUPy7ajER5Qn26QLRWGAshOyA8VIzRQI7kf_OJdKZZyYeeT-cwlUHZngOC8qv2NVbazHziXJRRgaRRZoxA6EeG2655DGRsRpbOs6mzOY60rcER53jbp-hCIJ0Sh1OhYTCeZd6iDZ_w7ZLlEexuvm6vl7kRJ3nYpZO3Gen_cH5/w640-h640/Collage_Fotor_HanaYoshida.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Hana Yoshida (Japan) Free Skate--</b>Skating to the haunting and sweeping music of <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Shakuhachi and</span><br style="font-weight: 700;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">La Terre Vue Du Ciel by Armand Amar</span><span style="background-color: white;">, Hana wore this costume above. The look had a white/silver gray ombre effect and featured oval appliques and rhinestones throughout. She finished it all off with contrasting black and red gloves. Not particularly sure of the reason behind the black and red gloves or the somewhat "Swan Lake"-adjacent costume design but, at the very least, it caught my attention.</span></span><div><br /></div><div><b>WHICH COSTUME WAS YOUR FAVORITE?</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWV3c3LCb7IBZkNtGwUsRNociXMgaH7hXFIm-Bmhwmw57qhGogxXcDKbZYOe1S93L5uxfleHwhAS9BkRAk4h0zF5hj5Kw8qZn03dlVvQ9iA4CvjmF3TJ6IKeBSX-WIgQHaO2ejDIoyu2UQpfqfrQqWQRsnsC55hp03ir_V7u8eR9WXsqK6QmA/s3600/Collage_Fotor_Faves.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYWV3c3LCb7IBZkNtGwUsRNociXMgaH7hXFIm-Bmhwmw57qhGogxXcDKbZYOe1S93L5uxfleHwhAS9BkRAk4h0zF5hj5Kw8qZn03dlVvQ9iA4CvjmF3TJ6IKeBSX-WIgQHaO2ejDIoyu2UQpfqfrQqWQRsnsC55hp03ir_V7u8eR9WXsqK6QmA/w640-h480/Collage_Fotor_Faves.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-30420137645989048582023-05-06T20:14:00.002-07:002023-05-07T18:32:03.538-07:00ROYAL COUTURE.....The Royal Fashion of King Charles III Coronation<div class="separator"><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1M2lFu2iSA05JE3m5R4tXINObamDUkfOBEiTt2D6wmlBwPK2sClaA9ZZXSrEve6Ayxq5qIfUDltILmZ6DVSg1BlZtelIknSBynhk5Nv4B33VCn_D2nbjwKPuz8F27hO5Mkk0251uY_jUiWJub5Esso-_IcDBnW8DxdmZUKgclYzPTopDGQ/s2800/Royals_Main2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2255" data-original-width="2800" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1M2lFu2iSA05JE3m5R4tXINObamDUkfOBEiTt2D6wmlBwPK2sClaA9ZZXSrEve6Ayxq5qIfUDltILmZ6DVSg1BlZtelIknSBynhk5Nv4B33VCn_D2nbjwKPuz8F27hO5Mkk0251uY_jUiWJub5Esso-_IcDBnW8DxdmZUKgclYzPTopDGQ/w640-h516/Royals_Main2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><b><i>Queen Style--(L to R) Queen Mathilde of Belgium, Queen Rania of Jordan, Queen Letizia, and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands</i></b></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Let's begin with Queen Camilla:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhEUA08nWjWnCHK-6Nr2Ra7vxIpKUiJhxFZIyk4HGdi_WP-R9r-ZSSY3r1nVjXVDios8o6X0Ez_B9EpyJHuxjZf9lh80k3Pd0ffJaF0u7WaQBAKJNp1p7fVF3Eb3UFfAKV6e0SEMUntVpVGNAN6wSlaXNK-3YWfhOcPURTg2t7dN38pM8Yjg/s778/Camilla1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="778" data-original-width="576" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhEUA08nWjWnCHK-6Nr2Ra7vxIpKUiJhxFZIyk4HGdi_WP-R9r-ZSSY3r1nVjXVDios8o6X0Ez_B9EpyJHuxjZf9lh80k3Pd0ffJaF0u7WaQBAKJNp1p7fVF3Eb3UFfAKV6e0SEMUntVpVGNAN6wSlaXNK-3YWfhOcPURTg2t7dN38pM8Yjg/w474-h640/Camilla1.jpg" width="474" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFRZ75KeT1Zu4NJrKmM-7Hlb-1KcvhdZdFuRgo2CkP-ll4geyemyTgBR8UA9BNKHd1j44G8BDxu9897DHBS9qj1R48L57SkUJ6atbRGWwYP2rcfd5YvW-j-Vr_RM6B9QnOKdqIlDFIGMCSNPwWgNlCwdkBlC5oNqpk5T4wJ30zPQdk0310WQ/s1024/queen-camilla-crowned-king-charles-coronation-01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="664" data-original-width="1024" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFRZ75KeT1Zu4NJrKmM-7Hlb-1KcvhdZdFuRgo2CkP-ll4geyemyTgBR8UA9BNKHd1j44G8BDxu9897DHBS9qj1R48L57SkUJ6atbRGWwYP2rcfd5YvW-j-Vr_RM6B9QnOKdqIlDFIGMCSNPwWgNlCwdkBlC5oNqpk5T4wJ30zPQdk0310WQ/w640-h416/queen-camilla-crowned-king-charles-coronation-01.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Queen Camilla</b> wore a stunning and very intricate coat and dress from British fashion designer <b>Bruce Oldfield</b>. The white gown and coat featured gold embroidered details with flower motifs such as forget-me-nots. The dress is made of peau de soie silk. The fabric was created by Suffolk fabrics manufacturer Stephen Walters, especially for the occasion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>The design seems to be paying homage to the Norman Hartnell coronation gown worn by... </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3fRDm5_mMNVQm0jnFt7oAnK3TxNVhZazw8oYVSz6Ftd2jgu3GaL9QH02deqhuIL78dRSXbPgoz1kkVrqYMV3_NIOaf2mAyJ_mLRdH6vVZHKFedyXvLCYXV-LFV9_d52NTCd1AoZgNcXYOoQ5QXRtU2zkbeoc-YFT7wJ2XLCm7cgwW_RNYg/s480/QueenElizabeth.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="360" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3fRDm5_mMNVQm0jnFt7oAnK3TxNVhZazw8oYVSz6Ftd2jgu3GaL9QH02deqhuIL78dRSXbPgoz1kkVrqYMV3_NIOaf2mAyJ_mLRdH6vVZHKFedyXvLCYXV-LFV9_d52NTCd1AoZgNcXYOoQ5QXRtU2zkbeoc-YFT7wJ2XLCm7cgwW_RNYg/w480-h640/QueenElizabeth.webp" width="480" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Now...Kate Princess of Wales:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFkuPqUAwOiDdGBbgwXI28e9TCcI3gQdROq8SU4RjzpCm6Vx19gZRJnDph6CBokNFgwSWvAQGJA2vemzzfLp_V7Dd6BMtwG6bUgau7JW-hzhZRaoruKYu5doxgMEFp7qoJC16JUNF3G4iOQUTiTb7m9jWwWKslVWuKwd1C9WbS0D7eXGjAA/s976/Kate2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="549" data-original-width="976" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFkuPqUAwOiDdGBbgwXI28e9TCcI3gQdROq8SU4RjzpCm6Vx19gZRJnDph6CBokNFgwSWvAQGJA2vemzzfLp_V7Dd6BMtwG6bUgau7JW-hzhZRaoruKYu5doxgMEFp7qoJC16JUNF3G4iOQUTiTb7m9jWwWKslVWuKwd1C9WbS0D7eXGjAA/w640-h360/Kate2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtMEti6q9VG_CJmwWs-tigM99oe1zM_ZjyBq3f_RxCzEZEgzXJBD4TntJCrV1iphTgkunIxU56r-jrtON_1FkVy7nzF7ikx2z_qyNkzH68gttRcTtHTwQWRRZwIaPM4i1IFM6uBJO8DpJWlCn5tS8iCw9Edw_Qts5r0SHOi5jAneAQtZSbA/s868/Kate4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="868" data-original-width="637" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtMEti6q9VG_CJmwWs-tigM99oe1zM_ZjyBq3f_RxCzEZEgzXJBD4TntJCrV1iphTgkunIxU56r-jrtON_1FkVy7nzF7ikx2z_qyNkzH68gttRcTtHTwQWRRZwIaPM4i1IFM6uBJO8DpJWlCn5tS8iCw9Edw_Qts5r0SHOi5jAneAQtZSbA/w470-h640/Kate4.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><div>Kate wore an ivory silk crepe with silver bullion gown from <b>Alexander McQueen</b>. The dress also featured embroidery of the floral emblems of Great Britain including rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock. One barely got glimpses of the entire gown since for most of the time, she wore the satin cape over it. Her beautiful floral headpiece was a collaboration between milliner <b>Jess Collett</b> and <b>Alexander McQueen</b> featuring silver bullion, crystal, and silver threadwork leaf embroidery.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkjYz_vdkDet16iep0FdlFogdw_cBx0_1-bN937-6_6sf544op6bxQNfrxSkaDYSEI6qSQc0w_bw-LdDT9hEiGIUhmHthX85c_UBmWQKUl2AYAlMahjwYboxgYSn5a48-3O_Mq9tprEp3fLyrw10BrTisql-QKiZMu7y7N1KCWQhsUDp3JxA/s3711/britains-princess-charlotte-of-wales-and-britains-prince-news-photo-1683370451.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3711" data-original-width="2438" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkjYz_vdkDet16iep0FdlFogdw_cBx0_1-bN937-6_6sf544op6bxQNfrxSkaDYSEI6qSQc0w_bw-LdDT9hEiGIUhmHthX85c_UBmWQKUl2AYAlMahjwYboxgYSn5a48-3O_Mq9tprEp3fLyrw10BrTisql-QKiZMu7y7N1KCWQhsUDp3JxA/w420-h640/britains-princess-charlotte-of-wales-and-britains-prince-news-photo-1683370451.jpg" width="420" /></a></div><b>Prince Louis and Princess Charlotte--</b>Princess Charlotte wore an ivory caped dress from <b>Alexander McQueen</b>, with embroidery detail matching her mother Kate's dress. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4m82QkY9F172iGZgBU4T9HAHCvb28iy-Os1UzI_5lZ_VNPXndvoa2OHsgQOdYvYjE7UMno9ao742A4p4LDjEOE9XJVk6oNiWHC5jOIq9XsE8ib2-Q0gJsmD3g2vbGJKYbmcgzNbEpNhzefQtZbbQYP0L0yAWrEn_iuINyBU7afg59SDC1Q/s2800/Sophie_Wessex_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4m82QkY9F172iGZgBU4T9HAHCvb28iy-Os1UzI_5lZ_VNPXndvoa2OHsgQOdYvYjE7UMno9ao742A4p4LDjEOE9XJVk6oNiWHC5jOIq9XsE8ib2-Q0gJsmD3g2vbGJKYbmcgzNbEpNhzefQtZbbQYP0L0yAWrEn_iuINyBU7afg59SDC1Q/w640-h640/Sophie_Wessex_Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>Sophie Duchess of Edinburgh with Lady Louise Windsor--</b>Sophie wore an ivory dress from <b>Suzannah London </b>that featured meadow floral work inspired by ceramic artist <b>Rachel Dein</b>, and a pleated "cape" back. Her daughter, Louise's silk floral dress was also from <b>Suzannah London</b>.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7DUvR8gCjy20125VTNopAQ_05-1bZozwS_Pq57cOxq8GOrnMOpX2eqcrlVtOe6ersWkVY2-m8Qol8vHHIfJWN7IvRWVRaUEY1MsTGTn5h4jGnmlo4eeato4DPphLbl3F2y_NJ04zSWDs2Tt5hPW2jmY-yESHaKrj1hU_SZzjJikWaiyCuvQ/s1549/Beatric_Beulah_London.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1549" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7DUvR8gCjy20125VTNopAQ_05-1bZozwS_Pq57cOxq8GOrnMOpX2eqcrlVtOe6ersWkVY2-m8Qol8vHHIfJWN7IvRWVRaUEY1MsTGTn5h4jGnmlo4eeato4DPphLbl3F2y_NJ04zSWDs2Tt5hPW2jmY-yESHaKrj1hU_SZzjJikWaiyCuvQ/w396-h640/Beatric_Beulah_London.webp" width="396" /></a></div><b>Princess Beatrice--</b>Beatrice wore a raspberry-colored dress from <b>Beulah London</b>. The dress featured puffy sleeves, a belted waist, and flared skirt.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqmX86_Ny2SD9-ke_bAnpZJ8Cdr2B4wqj8fJhsD2dtk0AAWD3Zqspm8AkzNWM5EA-cr-btECt7xtonuFE71kjUUZbex1O5zm-IIxGBD6AQt2nY5mTg3H0miSmCoySiUXihsiQn068nF-j0GcGow-B4yRRPmgObK-0TCtLYglCpwNzHMX9KA/s1549/Beatric_Beulah_London.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfqmX86_Ny2SD9-ke_bAnpZJ8Cdr2B4wqj8fJhsD2dtk0AAWD3Zqspm8AkzNWM5EA-cr-btECt7xtonuFE71kjUUZbex1O5zm-IIxGBD6AQt2nY5mTg3H0miSmCoySiUXihsiQn068nF-j0GcGow-B4yRRPmgObK-0TCtLYglCpwNzHMX9KA/s1549/Beatric_Beulah_London.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh57qW7ets-UXUKypMymMkHLkHelusA4pEs1uRUpQRPIni1R6-1cAVP6mnNhbJH9oI0HwLKyY4nhQsImG-nL0VYOq1ELYcZVUTzt0-ebS4WDrrvJ4I8iXcCOWbdH8CR1d8SQ0Sh6CzrZfbJPh7n2AqE-HXCfht6w1mKuvU3hZ6wGgM4vDWOIA/s2047/zara%20tindall-Laura%20Green.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2047" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh57qW7ets-UXUKypMymMkHLkHelusA4pEs1uRUpQRPIni1R6-1cAVP6mnNhbJH9oI0HwLKyY4nhQsImG-nL0VYOq1ELYcZVUTzt0-ebS4WDrrvJ4I8iXcCOWbdH8CR1d8SQ0Sh6CzrZfbJPh7n2AqE-HXCfht6w1mKuvU3hZ6wGgM4vDWOIA/w400-h640/zara%20tindall-Laura%20Green.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><b>Zara Tindall, Daughter of Princess Anne--</b>wore a simple and elegant blue coat dress from <b>Laura Green</b>.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-aWNzT8NhfuTxWbkU8FONmy0kWY_2PPiaHwzFIPuGmMUg5kAreAE2hPwF3ojIM9o-01OzuNKy8H8gPbqhvcrhuqRyOtD6_TTGngWFpvy6sKf0m2xeSvYRKeSXGNOgZHxiDaVyLAsrCYziWTAL97ExicJ8XEfBIwy2gnlgsMTZ7RGLp3knoA/s2048/pippa%20middleton-claire%20mischevani.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-aWNzT8NhfuTxWbkU8FONmy0kWY_2PPiaHwzFIPuGmMUg5kAreAE2hPwF3ojIM9o-01OzuNKy8H8gPbqhvcrhuqRyOtD6_TTGngWFpvy6sKf0m2xeSvYRKeSXGNOgZHxiDaVyLAsrCYziWTAL97ExicJ8XEfBIwy2gnlgsMTZ7RGLp3knoA/w400-h640/pippa%20middleton-claire%20mischevani.webp" width="400" /></a></div><b>Pippa Middleton, sister to Kate, Princess of Wales--</b>Pippa wore a lemon yellow coat dress from British fashion designer <b>Claire Mischevani</b>. <br /><div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Royal Guests:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUEUlB5uV0j7NYTGAC2SMHnyT29NjW5RFuMWkhaoiBxdO0oq1rwApeq9MGEVrxg7Pa3SyVVWB3yN12dEeGz1_j-RGHTPpxxETKcqHYm6WnVe6NjvwndUPPHxafFRRFgf3fOuyCuE-GPgP0rjVQZ2Mc9r6dqSVtZT38eIAN4H_WfS8xXfoRKw/s1010/QueenLetizia2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1010" data-original-width="672" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUEUlB5uV0j7NYTGAC2SMHnyT29NjW5RFuMWkhaoiBxdO0oq1rwApeq9MGEVrxg7Pa3SyVVWB3yN12dEeGz1_j-RGHTPpxxETKcqHYm6WnVe6NjvwndUPPHxafFRRFgf3fOuyCuE-GPgP0rjVQZ2Mc9r6dqSVtZT38eIAN4H_WfS8xXfoRKw/w426-h640/QueenLetizia2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><b>King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain--Queen Letizia</b> wore a bubblegum pink <b>Carolina Herrera</b> suit featuring a fitted jacket with pleated peplum, a fitted midi skirt, and matching purse, gloves, and slingback heels.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2SabIi6qxaVi7Fvu08bCQv48p_qH_oBztxnJ3ifGfKMShSaqTgcBUh1_Xcp4KNKyFQL_pnzknZb66NKKzDyy4mEknNmwE-CGHPwzwPTO4r7C4GmVNNG0VJLiGFfI0heOgNrLkXBdVCmShb1B_149H-L7jrOjsWi4fe0mywgnDuTXU7lkGsA/s1024/Maxima2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="683" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2SabIi6qxaVi7Fvu08bCQv48p_qH_oBztxnJ3ifGfKMShSaqTgcBUh1_Xcp4KNKyFQL_pnzknZb66NKKzDyy4mEknNmwE-CGHPwzwPTO4r7C4GmVNNG0VJLiGFfI0heOgNrLkXBdVCmShb1B_149H-L7jrOjsWi4fe0mywgnDuTXU7lkGsA/w426-h640/Maxima2.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><b>King Willem Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands--Queen Maxima</b> is wearing an ivory dress from <b>Jan Taminiau</b>, a favorite Dutch designer of hers. The dress had web-like applique at the neckline and shoulders, long sleeves, and flared skirt, finished with a rope-like belt.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDbXA1haDuUFY5Br6Z2DYeqkLyH4TnuK37Gmf562PMen4uoxcHAp06P1umgeA7VquJ4hD_tXQjMd1e4mN44N9twDif3TR1zenINlQUvqFXTJnqAgkoJwZBN78n9Opkh-2yfduC5VJfcyqU7CPO7dA43HjiRiqA6WswSc7zfqQpe-4F4GxN4g/s1578/Rania_TamaraRalph.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1578" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDbXA1haDuUFY5Br6Z2DYeqkLyH4TnuK37Gmf562PMen4uoxcHAp06P1umgeA7VquJ4hD_tXQjMd1e4mN44N9twDif3TR1zenINlQUvqFXTJnqAgkoJwZBN78n9Opkh-2yfduC5VJfcyqU7CPO7dA43HjiRiqA6WswSc7zfqQpe-4F4GxN4g/w390-h640/Rania_TamaraRalph.webp" width="390" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSEJo58ZdGqWTTqEUX_1M7Z17i2lbSQe2Z0bvM9sSDIyzBhgL1Lk0PB2knju0zmEImfFlgGBEsUuw2Z8IKaPtkddHsjepI2a1EPcELPaRe2QAE98Slla-5aSN0BsP-fK_5CD7TNRHnegPVRxrdGt1IZRbgQ9Gb4c9awsMtxGL9xayr0O2bDg/s1338/TamaraRalph_Sketch.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1338" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSEJo58ZdGqWTTqEUX_1M7Z17i2lbSQe2Z0bvM9sSDIyzBhgL1Lk0PB2knju0zmEImfFlgGBEsUuw2Z8IKaPtkddHsjepI2a1EPcELPaRe2QAE98Slla-5aSN0BsP-fK_5CD7TNRHnegPVRxrdGt1IZRbgQ9Gb4c9awsMtxGL9xayr0O2bDg/w461-h640/TamaraRalph_Sketch.webp" width="461" /></a></div><div><b>King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan--</b>Queen Rania is wearing <b>Tamara Ralph Couture</b> lemon yellow dress featuring an off-the-shoulder "bow"-like detail, body-con shape, and midi length.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlfY3JU5ABnosg_rHTEMb_LgWiTmmfput2g5jWQNfV1pDMf5lsvvub05rl3AUgEs77rQNJpbzAnXrQsVeE5BOyLYqErsgJRDgr0bTA4L9b5LuYLs6FbmhOG9LwQ9OLMlekoiafeAxb31HVEfZDc0-I3GOXR-tzycSx3-lhqbiAcdKzrPNdmw/s1536/Mathilde_Belgium.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlfY3JU5ABnosg_rHTEMb_LgWiTmmfput2g5jWQNfV1pDMf5lsvvub05rl3AUgEs77rQNJpbzAnXrQsVeE5BOyLYqErsgJRDgr0bTA4L9b5LuYLs6FbmhOG9LwQ9OLMlekoiafeAxb31HVEfZDc0-I3GOXR-tzycSx3-lhqbiAcdKzrPNdmw/w426-h640/Mathilde_Belgium.webp" width="426" /></a></div><b>King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium--</b>Queen Mathilde wore a<b> </b>Princess seamed<b> </b>pink dress with an attached cape. She accessorized it with a <b>Philip Treacy</b> hat, pink gloves, clutch, and pumps.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEOaiBxs-btSGOjR3-bMD37TliqUdvbhceUl6WoIgJ9aPPebseeXHoS7FwmTIKQXT6uZV0YmI7muiAiTOthbabSYqeqzUTAbX0CQbzlicqon8qSKgP-_37EhSHhqWPjfdcca-FyULD02gNWwvb_SWvoVC7Db82WwCR9tCS3L6Nsfa9BtY5jA/s1500/crown_princess_victoria_coronation04.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEOaiBxs-btSGOjR3-bMD37TliqUdvbhceUl6WoIgJ9aPPebseeXHoS7FwmTIKQXT6uZV0YmI7muiAiTOthbabSYqeqzUTAbX0CQbzlicqon8qSKgP-_37EhSHhqWPjfdcca-FyULD02gNWwvb_SWvoVC7Db82WwCR9tCS3L6Nsfa9BtY5jA/w426-h640/crown_princess_victoria_coronation04.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><b>Crown Princess Victoria and King Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden--Crown Princess Victoria</b> wore this royal blue sheath dress, featuring a belted waist, 3/4 sleeves, and that very popular midi length.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi8GUCYZI_txtmD6l0qc2zZ9OHuPIsDAWTXFEprrXXLefLSaHtq5BHn-IGn0iqZ3CynL2MzO-TEpZG36B2W1mtyMx_XT5fu8AaOzKTjAGerGAJzZTH7wWX1grPwykhvqmrpod91SCHnVuecd5IAkCZpPblxKRZ6mL_4ZM_lXvc5iyCxCzgkQ/s1429/Frederik_Mary_denmark.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1429" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi8GUCYZI_txtmD6l0qc2zZ9OHuPIsDAWTXFEprrXXLefLSaHtq5BHn-IGn0iqZ3CynL2MzO-TEpZG36B2W1mtyMx_XT5fu8AaOzKTjAGerGAJzZTH7wWX1grPwykhvqmrpod91SCHnVuecd5IAkCZpPblxKRZ6mL_4ZM_lXvc5iyCxCzgkQ/w458-h640/Frederik_Mary_denmark.webp" width="458" /></a></div><b>Crown Prince Frederick and Princess Mary of Denmark--Princess Mary</b> is wearing a deep royal purple wool crepe georgette coat dress from Danish designer <b>Soeren Le Schmidt</b>. Originally this dress was designed for another event that did not happen due to COVID-19, but now, she got to wear it.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqMSAPXs3TvAfabhXTOtLqKEJclY7MI2u8f4iyivIKOWoU8-TMOV8iB0XOPMmF0wr3hGfB3LcvUcGhccMDXW0NZZlSp0hTGq7KTIx3nTbc9xQfZBIy26xN7YuKcOHvEs3Q4Z3uwm1XSr3fpKHF67a7gL7emmdyJ_Vdy4Z7MQb1zybsDeo2iA/s1402/Mette_Marit_PeterDundas.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1402" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqMSAPXs3TvAfabhXTOtLqKEJclY7MI2u8f4iyivIKOWoU8-TMOV8iB0XOPMmF0wr3hGfB3LcvUcGhccMDXW0NZZlSp0hTGq7KTIx3nTbc9xQfZBIy26xN7YuKcOHvEs3Q4Z3uwm1XSr3fpKHF67a7gL7emmdyJ_Vdy4Z7MQb1zybsDeo2iA/w438-h640/Mette_Marit_PeterDundas.webp" width="438" /></a></div><b>Crown Prince Haakon and Princess Mette-Marit of Sweden--Princess Mette-Marit </b>is wearing a light pink dress from Norway-born LA-based designer <b>Peter Dundas</b>. The elegant dress featured a fitted silhouette, bow detail at the shoulder, belted waist, and yes, that midi length. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmYJKiDi9xyfg_6tmQVDv5B2w4AaVIs4niBQt_5DDunKpCdx3OK-kQxBnQ7xcBEe5yDILT5jMrnK53ZXoRRcBYB-2AyP9JLsVmnszyADSJVmukUBA5GIFSf8R8C6HV2tRorkJYrijs7-0Ep5CbVE_bEShoedcI51feQvah5FKuZrkVrEqBlQ/s1281/Albert_Charlene.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1281" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmYJKiDi9xyfg_6tmQVDv5B2w4AaVIs4niBQt_5DDunKpCdx3OK-kQxBnQ7xcBEe5yDILT5jMrnK53ZXoRRcBYB-2AyP9JLsVmnszyADSJVmukUBA5GIFSf8R8C6HV2tRorkJYrijs7-0Ep5CbVE_bEShoedcI51feQvah5FKuZrkVrEqBlQ/w480-h640/Albert_Charlene.webp" width="480" /></a></div><b>Prince Albert and Princess Charlene of Monaco--Princess Charlene </b>wore a nude-colored suit featuring a double-breasted jacket and matching skirt, and a dramatic draped side shawl.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj81Vr8GMA-sFtwtKjyw34_3WzTw9QD6xeV_zdGUdIEAS0CvkFMc33VeYMgS6uk3uFUwSc_y1zgip4-Yc1q4QnBl003YyO6Aeluue1eDXuMrTG-l-wIJHrvSZMBxfk2ELGEu5hnaoxOAqnENVmQGBDst_Rwri8ryYfii2eZ9f343fIYr99afQ/s1535/GrandDukeHenri_GrandDuchessMariaTeresa_Luxembourg.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1535" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj81Vr8GMA-sFtwtKjyw34_3WzTw9QD6xeV_zdGUdIEAS0CvkFMc33VeYMgS6uk3uFUwSc_y1zgip4-Yc1q4QnBl003YyO6Aeluue1eDXuMrTG-l-wIJHrvSZMBxfk2ELGEu5hnaoxOAqnENVmQGBDst_Rwri8ryYfii2eZ9f343fIYr99afQ/w426-h640/GrandDukeHenri_GrandDuchessMariaTeresa_Luxembourg.webp" width="426" /></a></div><b>Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg--</b>The Grand Duchess wore a navy pantsuit ensemble featuring a sleeveless jacket with draped detail and tuxedo pants. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQK656uM2RTHevrnHqXhyCcqHOpwHZjTXHV6z6sP6n7JQJO51YUJuqVyJhGe8T9buWU_pWFuovxxEwTEbsDLQwssn4-8rCZQF2hDCgNNwOcAeCUpzhZKPVhl09tuZjewhTiTPsfybgPR3hUvVf_ATwrxK3h-SbKiQ4BsmA5pBkpKU5LFqOw/s1417/Queen%20Anne_Marie_Pavlos_MarieChantal.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1417" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQK656uM2RTHevrnHqXhyCcqHOpwHZjTXHV6z6sP6n7JQJO51YUJuqVyJhGe8T9buWU_pWFuovxxEwTEbsDLQwssn4-8rCZQF2hDCgNNwOcAeCUpzhZKPVhl09tuZjewhTiTPsfybgPR3hUvVf_ATwrxK3h-SbKiQ4BsmA5pBkpKU5LFqOw/w434-h640/Queen%20Anne_Marie_Pavlos_MarieChantal.webp" width="434" /></a></div><b>Queen Anne-Marie, Crown Prince Pavlos, and Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece--Marie-Chantal </b>is wearing a classic pale blue dress from Greek Designer <b>Mary Katrantzou</b>. The classic style dress had a draped bow shoulder detail, belted waist, and midi length, of course.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Yq4CLpcYyXdH8D3JYzErYkfOneQHnDH9Ushyn7KKX3LBUmdD2ROtIIkHoEoeSS-meyRkLJZRrnJP5bCPFIu-nlJTf_3BzcBeuyqmi7TSKaBpZEtSQfCofxTOba2V49FVFn9ZgLlpioPdNq-GlH4f1GFn19ZW7cHfTed3SC6P_g_l3vIBEQ/s1003/TaminAlThani_Qatar.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1003" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0Yq4CLpcYyXdH8D3JYzErYkfOneQHnDH9Ushyn7KKX3LBUmdD2ROtIIkHoEoeSS-meyRkLJZRrnJP5bCPFIu-nlJTf_3BzcBeuyqmi7TSKaBpZEtSQfCofxTOba2V49FVFn9ZgLlpioPdNq-GlH4f1GFn19ZW7cHfTed3SC6P_g_l3vIBEQ/w408-h640/TaminAlThani_Qatar.jpg" width="408" /></a></div><b>Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamal Al Thani and his wife Sheikha Jawaher bint Hamad bin Suhain Al-Thani--</b>The Sheikha is looking elegant and regal in this traditional robe over a silver embroidered gown.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidb8fGKFaYIAlvlo7msa6KqX39C19S0T_aoNAKPcN4L98XzzxLQN6LcGz7iorBluGL_51vPzmdL7_mrVrV-2SU33Z1fJJ9WJHj4sK9boxZio1fCONhpAnpXXGt9-g0bZ76fcfojxnsZxk9H7wd24vIVA2v2MJpffyl2ZaEo5HerSPuE4-Tgg/s1536/KingJigme_QueenJetsun_Bhutan.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidb8fGKFaYIAlvlo7msa6KqX39C19S0T_aoNAKPcN4L98XzzxLQN6LcGz7iorBluGL_51vPzmdL7_mrVrV-2SU33Z1fJJ9WJHj4sK9boxZio1fCONhpAnpXXGt9-g0bZ76fcfojxnsZxk9H7wd24vIVA2v2MJpffyl2ZaEo5HerSPuE4-Tgg/w426-h640/KingJigme_QueenJetsun_Bhutan.webp" width="426" /></a></div><b>King Jigme and Queen Jetsun of Bhutan--</b>Wearing traditional Bhutan ensembles, the King and Queen of Bhutan always look fabulous, representing their country and the traditional textiles of their nation.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX8vCPljAzPDmBXXO4R40BI4StutwaBhbr35unvkd9ZENbQ_9r-OiDhXBicRs4cs5hiHo5q1RVxcL4d7Hd_OrW7BtKKtmDebIkpQ8X9fYFVSe0yHPZ1yrn3S7gpoGYLGzqcUWOt5FU_gzfXijt5lXPysErgXzEcTUk6v9d_AuTn0BzmSzM8Q/s1441/Crown%20Prince%20Fumihito%20of%20Japan%20and%20Crown%20Princess%20Kiko.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1441" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX8vCPljAzPDmBXXO4R40BI4StutwaBhbr35unvkd9ZENbQ_9r-OiDhXBicRs4cs5hiHo5q1RVxcL4d7Hd_OrW7BtKKtmDebIkpQ8X9fYFVSe0yHPZ1yrn3S7gpoGYLGzqcUWOt5FU_gzfXijt5lXPysErgXzEcTUk6v9d_AuTn0BzmSzM8Q/w426-h640/Crown%20Prince%20Fumihito%20of%20Japan%20and%20Crown%20Princess%20Kiko.webp" width="426" /></a></div><b>Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko of Japan--</b>While the Crown Prince is in a formal tuxedo, <b>Princess Kiko</b> is wearing a beautiful Japanese kimono with Geta-style shoes.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv9rcQ2sA1fDBPaVYUbk11-6qE10HqEU48sfiQZ_ctiU_bROXT9yvSIYz9e7ig5cbttvna1BVtFvfLKaj1gCwTnfGwmZvS4On6-b0PSspCRh9ndxhdKib8fAGyv0iIidy7vG8uxpibJaBcCFIbBptE5xhxcTq3Bw3jDhN79s6OPaiB6hkIaQ/s1126/Jill%20Biden-Finnegan%20Biden.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1126" data-original-width="750" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv9rcQ2sA1fDBPaVYUbk11-6qE10HqEU48sfiQZ_ctiU_bROXT9yvSIYz9e7ig5cbttvna1BVtFvfLKaj1gCwTnfGwmZvS4On6-b0PSspCRh9ndxhdKib8fAGyv0iIidy7vG8uxpibJaBcCFIbBptE5xhxcTq3Bw3jDhN79s6OPaiB6hkIaQ/w426-h640/Jill%20Biden-Finnegan%20Biden.webp" width="426" /></a></div><b>U.S. First Lady Jill Biden and Granddaughter Finnegan--</b>Finnegan Biden is wearing a pale yellow caped dress from NY-based brand <b>Markarian by Alexandra O'Neill</b>, and <b>First Lady Jill Biden</b> wearing a chic fitted blue <b>Ralph Lauren</b> suit. Commentators pointed out that their colors matched that of the Ukranian flag.<div><br /></div><div><b>Diva Fashion Mention:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgolvMku0rvQ_tpu5tkhj-GH6GMO8RA7Jq9tkVaRE1ROOsi5EjTDS4D9J2A4P_-_PhD-MremwkSNGJENI4CGAx77AWRHyt_Wfn8Dc_q7zM10CC8FbtMdT3S4qIHIMnAI9Dfcku8fdqesXrYigcAJULaDU1UfG8Ch4YrHikFDC8FoTb7fffz8w/s1920/royal-fans-saying-thing-soprano-815302539.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgolvMku0rvQ_tpu5tkhj-GH6GMO8RA7Jq9tkVaRE1ROOsi5EjTDS4D9J2A4P_-_PhD-MremwkSNGJENI4CGAx77AWRHyt_Wfn8Dc_q7zM10CC8FbtMdT3S4qIHIMnAI9Dfcku8fdqesXrYigcAJULaDU1UfG8Ch4YrHikFDC8FoTb7fffz8w/w640-h360/royal-fans-saying-thing-soprano-815302539.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4IJn9TM5VJb7Sh5IAclRdpIktze7vYArAjmxBavfPnCuHPREGNujltl2pIsYtxQbvPGoJ8ByrmBUxpsgrDfZmDfyobFYxBjh332z1q6Ts4uQdPNXO-UUDTr_4gLRkynaDf44dYe8eMV8TlAch6Z5gSQ4q-gEH_aksIg9eJ2_ViTgjIzd5A/s2800/PrettyYende_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4IJn9TM5VJb7Sh5IAclRdpIktze7vYArAjmxBavfPnCuHPREGNujltl2pIsYtxQbvPGoJ8ByrmBUxpsgrDfZmDfyobFYxBjh332z1q6Ts4uQdPNXO-UUDTr_4gLRkynaDf44dYe8eMV8TlAch6Z5gSQ4q-gEH_aksIg9eJ2_ViTgjIzd5A/w640-h640/PrettyYende_Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>...goes to South African soprano <b>Pretty Yende</b>. Yende wore a custom canary yellow gown from Paris Haute Couture designer <b>Stephane Rolland</b>. The gown featured 8 meters of silk crepe, 5 meters of gazar, and organza and it took 180 hours to create by 3 seamstresses, in only ten days.<div><br /></div><div><b>The "Stole The Show" Mention:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitLd4bNhzYs6X07vtbynYmeh7kW5RriZBC6JuQkMDVeMG8XOvKcK6VxlPaYZjxXEq5j6tQOMnu77O77RcBw0TVkGG_RtLhCmQvk9KPEx-4UXc8fZuuQVJxpNbnjTkKqc7JWP94kYZcBxFDVsZCWQKmXgqlNnER_Yqa7jQuXfxNaAmrupwGag/s2000/Penny%20Mordaunt-Safiyaa-Jane%20Taylor%20headband.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1245" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitLd4bNhzYs6X07vtbynYmeh7kW5RriZBC6JuQkMDVeMG8XOvKcK6VxlPaYZjxXEq5j6tQOMnu77O77RcBw0TVkGG_RtLhCmQvk9KPEx-4UXc8fZuuQVJxpNbnjTkKqc7JWP94kYZcBxFDVsZCWQKmXgqlNnER_Yqa7jQuXfxNaAmrupwGag/w398-h640/Penny%20Mordaunt-Safiyaa-Jane%20Taylor%20headband.webp" width="398" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJng05w269TC0a7ywLT8GyvhX-KQ6MMEHDLxDlEuUMdYJi7NIrzCdI18PHsV9WA-Lb6T4ocHPEGh0u6kJBDffTEQjAptzPd7mwzxavqQQB0ST6fkgIDbhozCguDMF-G_HMkaRZWa0oqmNBmEgddR-m07-gu1jQcz2PAQ2PQHKcgWVg5-PPg/s6000/PennyM_Sword.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJng05w269TC0a7ywLT8GyvhX-KQ6MMEHDLxDlEuUMdYJi7NIrzCdI18PHsV9WA-Lb6T4ocHPEGh0u6kJBDffTEQjAptzPd7mwzxavqQQB0ST6fkgIDbhozCguDMF-G_HMkaRZWa0oqmNBmEgddR-m07-gu1jQcz2PAQ2PQHKcgWVg5-PPg/w640-h426/PennyM_Sword.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>...goes to <b>Penny Mordaunt</b>. While her "day Job" is Leader of the House of Commons, she was the first woman to ever present the Jeweled Sword of Offering to a British Monarch. Her teal caped dress was designed by <b>Safiyaa </b>and<b> </b>featured a fern motif embroidery of the Privy Council done by <b>Atelier Hand & Lock</b>. Her headdress was by <b>Jane Taylor London</b>. While watching the coronation, she was so much part of it, as she stood there...for HOURS...holding that sword...while looking STYLISHLY PERFECT! Brava!</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6I4-ztt3Xr4em4wN9wi9TZ68QlnCX4c6WoYqnqsKx99ft7NE0bXyDvimPMIh7JvazHz_Z-ZqH6FDV1lLo9PluWihe_cqwYsju8s0enxVc-GZPaUZhUaDGwyM4NCvIScrSKcpVhUfharvd_diP-eebneAujpRCf9m0cMl3ih4cn7ZbeYBQ1Q/s1200/Coronation-of-King-Charles-III-balcony-2-050623-ae6275a3d0de4d8b99260c2409d4d1c9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6I4-ztt3Xr4em4wN9wi9TZ68QlnCX4c6WoYqnqsKx99ft7NE0bXyDvimPMIh7JvazHz_Z-ZqH6FDV1lLo9PluWihe_cqwYsju8s0enxVc-GZPaUZhUaDGwyM4NCvIScrSKcpVhUfharvd_diP-eebneAujpRCf9m0cMl3ih4cn7ZbeYBQ1Q/w640-h426/Coronation-of-King-Charles-III-balcony-2-050623-ae6275a3d0de4d8b99260c2409d4d1c9.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Happy Coronation Day!</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-84575919638613204412023-02-04T14:19:00.001-08:002023-02-04T14:19:39.710-08:00ICE STYLE.....2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships COSTUMES: ICE DANCE<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXaDS5QCfW83tXZz6WSliQ_uICSudbaYXBXKK8jwsGWNCEfEDkWykOjsVTm3qV6mqXXRT1SfkYoWfIyvJOAx2NzQBDrs6jDZ6w6EwNAo-QLivlZluMRwZylWnpRVgCF5ccokvjpg14bjQN-HgVMLiYOoFqZ1f1EILPODWXU_mgXblIo1dUA/s1170/ChockBatesFD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="1170" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVXaDS5QCfW83tXZz6WSliQ_uICSudbaYXBXKK8jwsGWNCEfEDkWykOjsVTm3qV6mqXXRT1SfkYoWfIyvJOAx2NzQBDrs6jDZ6w6EwNAo-QLivlZluMRwZylWnpRVgCF5ccokvjpg14bjQN-HgVMLiYOoFqZ1f1EILPODWXU_mgXblIo1dUA/w640-h550/ChockBatesFD.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>ICE DANCE STYLE--Madison Chock and Evan Bates--2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships SAP Center San Jose</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div>For my final <b>ICE STYLE</b> Installment of the <b>2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships</b> Costumes, It is time to discuss the always fun ICE DANCE costumes! And in case you missed the <b>WOMEN'S</b> RECAP, click <a href="http://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2023/01/ice-style2023-us-figure-skating.html" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>--For the<b> MEN</b>, click <a href="http://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2023/02/ice-style2023-us-figure-skating.html" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>, and for the <b>PAIRS</b>, click <b><a href="http://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2023/02/ice-style2023-us-figure-skating_2.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>! </div><div>Now...time for <b>ICE DANCE</b>!<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYEEWXI9HRpT-x08b8bss_WL10eUq__cA4GFL4VSR6MQSjZCq6c_uEn3Sto10yej_uvDe_ncPYOpWw61ErM6HwlKVETXENC3uFGbSvrCJCIyBRF3vGhnvV7YADQm7VhYdXPuczsGgqUDQ9IfBETZjDfYu3JqJYUNWj9ndfVVVxpQ9VWdM7A/s1280/Chock_BatesRD2.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYEEWXI9HRpT-x08b8bss_WL10eUq__cA4GFL4VSR6MQSjZCq6c_uEn3Sto10yej_uvDe_ncPYOpWw61ErM6HwlKVETXENC3uFGbSvrCJCIyBRF3vGhnvV7YADQm7VhYdXPuczsGgqUDQ9IfBETZjDfYu3JqJYUNWj9ndfVVVxpQ9VWdM7A/w640-h426/Chock_BatesRD2.webp" width="640" /></a></div><p></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXIh0nLSCh3qgZBeq2W8JQR53kwbfmm6vyaAilpsmBEPJE_T6FDZo-6ziFrp75EqpNS_iNbEVl7HinXQW-ADHealR7xi91iHxJRcn1M-if8WsPNMavbZzu4sE3-_cjDMzX0c1E14LztZwXqGDdo6vyBrMPTYFRwQGmDbhZY1cWEmti1Do4lA/s612/ChockBates_RD3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="408" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXIh0nLSCh3qgZBeq2W8JQR53kwbfmm6vyaAilpsmBEPJE_T6FDZo-6ziFrp75EqpNS_iNbEVl7HinXQW-ADHealR7xi91iHxJRcn1M-if8WsPNMavbZzu4sE3-_cjDMzX0c1E14LztZwXqGDdo6vyBrMPTYFRwQGmDbhZY1cWEmti1Do4lA/w426-h640/ChockBates_RD3.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><b>Madison Chock and Evan Bates Rhythm Dance to Let's Dance by David Bowie--</b>Time to Samba! That's the fabulous inspiration for the Rhythm Dance and especially for Madison's fringe-a-licious costume! Designed and created by <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingmathieucaron/?hl=en" target="_blank">"Feeling" by Mathieu Caron</a></b>, her colorful, sexy costume is a sequined delight featuring a rainbow of colors, fishtail hem, crystal fringe, and a see-thru barely-there fit that would make Cher blush (maybe!). It was everything a costume for a Samba rendition of "Let's Dance" should be! Oh, I almost forgot to say: Evan was fine in his super-fitted blue outfit with a plunging neckline shirt. But seriously: Madison WOW!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrnX6gSwSV8XNOfJaJ14iZvvzqRep1Lv5U3N_smBoe4-vsiJMAhohAy3unYqZGwLnmHxYrHBWZRRTkfLO05kAaDwqZhgRnnE6xXq_fj62Y66yMUdsPj6Hmdy5fnb7HijdGYokPrAIim5tvlflNx62UVAvOMnqFbpPnmW_DTb73Cfyo1ePew/s612/Chock_BatesFD1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKrnX6gSwSV8XNOfJaJ14iZvvzqRep1Lv5U3N_smBoe4-vsiJMAhohAy3unYqZGwLnmHxYrHBWZRRTkfLO05kAaDwqZhgRnnE6xXq_fj62Y66yMUdsPj6Hmdy5fnb7HijdGYokPrAIim5tvlflNx62UVAvOMnqFbpPnmW_DTb73Cfyo1ePew/w640-h426/Chock_BatesFD1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>Free Dance to</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Souffrance by Orange Blossom, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Les Tectoniques by Jorane--</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">For their Free Dance, Chock and Bates wore these looks above, also from Feeling by Mathieu Caron. Once again, Madison is the Costumed Star, here in this psychedelic printed fishtail hemmed dress (she loves a fishtail!) done in yellow, brown, red, purple, and black. The stretch chiffon number fit Madison's body perfectly and made her look like a high-fashion phoenix rising from the Ice Dance ashes! Poor Evan remains in the costume background but at least, I appreciated how hints of her "swirly" print were put on his top in blue.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDiX0--JLtjkRZvKfNJsEz2RtMfbwoRrGHL4AbFH3Vx6Daoqa_kwBxRKuOnDRqa2gR3K0PxIWtVd6BBAgjfLPhqhTl1prvbbrDR0qLLgrmcvDtGQHrmb1Tug0a-Nw60KC8822UOmzgDn2Sz3c-bi3RHGqjx2E3lh3pCvxqQYFiResS-wiqg/s612/Green_ParsonsFD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuDiX0--JLtjkRZvKfNJsEz2RtMfbwoRrGHL4AbFH3Vx6Daoqa_kwBxRKuOnDRqa2gR3K0PxIWtVd6BBAgjfLPhqhTl1prvbbrDR0qLLgrmcvDtGQHrmb1Tug0a-Nw60KC8822UOmzgDn2Sz3c-bi3RHGqjx2E3lh3pCvxqQYFiResS-wiqg/w640-h426/Green_ParsonsFD.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Caroline Green and Michael Parsons Free Dance to Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin--</b>For such a sweeping very iconic American song, Green and Parsons wore these "old time-y"-looking costumes. They were nice though--I loved Caroline's vibrant bubblegum pink sequined number, which was pretty, and with her hair, she looked like a 1920s Silent Movie Star. Michael was her leading man wearing a white dress shirt, suspenders, and supertight plaid pants. PS: I LOVED how super tight those pants were. Just saying. Thank you, Michael ;)</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuAKcd56J8bSHVyS0gUijfLz_ItPm96iluIPyuTJurBCfaeh9zIuSbCloPsWd7Qv0IM9bQQOz6qRB0uIncSU4g5Tz6-OwY0UY7eM86bMwO5cTgjNXnMtf9694Fcu8IsUmNPLkljpUxOHZdXPNb7kMAgoVPo4x7j5CRpnVCUHC6Q7rh8iPzA/s2800/Green_Parsons_RD_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRuAKcd56J8bSHVyS0gUijfLz_ItPm96iluIPyuTJurBCfaeh9zIuSbCloPsWd7Qv0IM9bQQOz6qRB0uIncSU4g5Tz6-OwY0UY7eM86bMwO5cTgjNXnMtf9694Fcu8IsUmNPLkljpUxOHZdXPNb7kMAgoVPo4x7j5CRpnVCUHC6Q7rh8iPzA/w640-h640/Green_Parsons_RD_Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Rhythm Dance to Vocalizado by Alessandro Oliviato, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Historia De Un Amor by Cesaria, and</span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"> Boutique by Watazu--</span><span style="background-color: white;">For their Samba Rhythm Dance, Michael was sharp and sexy in an all-black design which featured a top with "striped" detail and plunging neckline with a nude panel (He could do without the panel but I am sure it is needed so the look stays "plunging"). I really liked Caroline's purple dress which had a one-shoulder-like silhouette, draped front, front fluttery panel, nude insets, and gold sequined accents. It was Bollywood-esque in its design and details--but without the sari!</span><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4phXh3uLti01WuIPZAqqrAzmMdnX7w3B2hJQBt6NuV0e9uecFUL_V4I9fI6v6MW5pFxsutB1MiFc_0ET_9NXF1Xh857dqUiOD6bMo5u0CTdj3sURFe0fcdnfILoCNdN_FRY9Rwb46hd0m3FZW-E-mxBW5tjvPyZMB9WFRMS3gDgqi-6BcjQ/s2800/Carreira_P_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4phXh3uLti01WuIPZAqqrAzmMdnX7w3B2hJQBt6NuV0e9uecFUL_V4I9fI6v6MW5pFxsutB1MiFc_0ET_9NXF1Xh857dqUiOD6bMo5u0CTdj3sURFe0fcdnfILoCNdN_FRY9Rwb46hd0m3FZW-E-mxBW5tjvPyZMB9WFRMS3gDgqi-6BcjQ/w480-h640/Carreira_P_Collage.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><b>Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko Rhythm Dance to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Kind Of Latin Rhythm by The Juju Orchestra, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">(Where do I begin) Love Story by Shirley Bassey - Something Else (remastered), </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Samba by Gloria Estefan - BRAZIL305--</span><span style="background-color: white;">While Anthony wore a black shirt and black pants (yawn), Christina was the Costume Star here in a shimmery golden dress with an asymmetrical fishtail hem, silver sequins and lots of skin showing. From afar, it had hints of one of those sexy Versace chainmail dresses: I likey!</span></span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU10uUea-rW_4u7WTDID_7K-Im71_ZnmME4CDt62VYsVhFTuizsxHbdAh0tJgyAUJL6MaFpUa9U5nZ2LyI85butaMJXd7mlqglK6E1LAeyk4UmblJzrWSjzbc1XZ2-f8rI1apn7DVz7LPsv7WSS-d5Rwa4b7gkx6DeeQVA4eS7E6zRp8QLCA/s612/CarreiraPonomerenkoFD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU10uUea-rW_4u7WTDID_7K-Im71_ZnmME4CDt62VYsVhFTuizsxHbdAh0tJgyAUJL6MaFpUa9U5nZ2LyI85butaMJXd7mlqglK6E1LAeyk4UmblJzrWSjzbc1XZ2-f8rI1apn7DVz7LPsv7WSS-d5Rwa4b7gkx6DeeQVA4eS7E6zRp8QLCA/w640-h426/CarreiraPonomerenkoFD.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Dance to</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Rainy Streets (Backbone soundtrack) by Danshin & Arooj, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Public Disquiet (Backbone soundtrack) by Danshin & Arooj, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Summertime (from Porgy and Bess) by George Gershwin, perf. by Louis Armstrong & Ella Fitzgerald, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Summertime by 101 Strings Orchestra--</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">I loved these all-black costumes worn by Carreira and Ponomarenko. It's very difficult to do all black with fashion and costumes because all the details get lost. The way to do it well is to use various shades and especially use different textures. I really liked her costume with the one-shoulder draping and see-through-like corset with sequined "boning/seaming" detail. She looked like a movie star from the "Old Hollywood" golden years in this design by <b>"Feeling" by Mathieu Caron</b>. Once again, Anthony's look seemed like an afterthought but at least this time, he was given some delicate studded details in his collar and cuffs.</span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigNKJYRVFkhdNtKYPF9RULPloZrCZef_AxVK3NT-nXboRruU0XBiwQ5bfg5t0s1MygDMgHwMqHiaLjfF1TBMLeT09e8GcjuroljyYsG95oE7JQEyuNgWVJY3yN96lrzPhqed5sjMui389iLhlsqszlMA27W3nc9qSiJQ3assWFkzLGqOewTw/s2800/Zingas_Kolesnik_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigNKJYRVFkhdNtKYPF9RULPloZrCZef_AxVK3NT-nXboRruU0XBiwQ5bfg5t0s1MygDMgHwMqHiaLjfF1TBMLeT09e8GcjuroljyYsG95oE7JQEyuNgWVJY3yN96lrzPhqed5sjMui389iLhlsqszlMA27W3nc9qSiJQ3assWFkzLGqOewTw/w480-h640/Zingas_Kolesnik_Collage.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZrV1msAKHBFFxRoeqY78P-Nw160wWZtSd2dMR8ylAY7VkAZl4TO0bSeWB_4STqfTQ_D1ihPWPzi7BxFluG9BH2e3CbKCDya8a7cC244V4ud6WLtcOyRG2sSNVKf9XAolus5oKH4U1owkJIaKSa6Bk0z__2WBib76R7ZZ8hXkDCHnyHfj7Q/s1717/Zingas_Kolesnik.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1074" data-original-width="1717" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZrV1msAKHBFFxRoeqY78P-Nw160wWZtSd2dMR8ylAY7VkAZl4TO0bSeWB_4STqfTQ_D1ihPWPzi7BxFluG9BH2e3CbKCDya8a7cC244V4ud6WLtcOyRG2sSNVKf9XAolus5oKH4U1owkJIaKSa6Bk0z__2WBib76R7ZZ8hXkDCHnyHfj7Q/w640-h400/Zingas_Kolesnik.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik Rhythm Dance to </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Conga by Meek Mil, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Tan Sola by Sole Gimenez, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Conga by Gloria Estefan--</span><span style="background-color: white;">Zingas and Kolesnik looked like professional ballroom dancers at a top international dance competition wearing these fabulous costumes. Both looks were in black and super sexy, with both Emilea and Vadym revealing lots of skin (that PLUNGING neckline Vadym!). I especially loved the GORGEOUS jeweled sequins placed beautifully throughout their costumes. The costumes looked luxe and expensive. Also, of note, Vadym hails from Ukraine and they wanted to incorporate the colors of the country he was born, so you will notice that the stones on her neckline have a beautiful gold and blue hue to them. Well done!</span></span></div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3kbEuWF8d3K0ofJmwWlwOmVkCtdUDzFnA9KaR0e1gj255s3BuzHpDl86rixeBq-hW-vO2Q3GID2_cDz-z2zD1CbbyoXj1fz2KQPai-IP2zdvyCk0JQXm4HqJBS4q6_TN49wejC_s531f934krYxGZZnVF3xmF2v6nBY0ts7fiI0GQIsaUMg/s2800/Zingas_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3kbEuWF8d3K0ofJmwWlwOmVkCtdUDzFnA9KaR0e1gj255s3BuzHpDl86rixeBq-hW-vO2Q3GID2_cDz-z2zD1CbbyoXj1fz2KQPai-IP2zdvyCk0JQXm4HqJBS4q6_TN49wejC_s531f934krYxGZZnVF3xmF2v6nBY0ts7fiI0GQIsaUMg/w480-h640/Zingas_Collage.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><b>Free Dance to Selections of Music by Philip Glass--</b>For their Free Dance, they donned the red and black designs seen above. Vadym wore a black look with a red colored panel that matched Emilea's dress. Her dress featured a one-shoulder design with a nude illusion front "peek-a-boo" panel and sparkling crystals framing it. Overall, these were lovely.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipDzaYhwuK-p-RZrqpGOlbNY32oG4xTb5L0K3XHYXwZ15eprMXCNNOjF82xCRnglFB6GE7LsREC6llHSDyS4UQhbyt7aXvtvVSccFhExBlyiPY1IeqvU5yvbKV5TyEqDoSIA_CiR8patMfTB5BxQFtsy9bvoME3QgCQlvDE3eTu-ik4CviRw/s2800/McNamara_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipDzaYhwuK-p-RZrqpGOlbNY32oG4xTb5L0K3XHYXwZ15eprMXCNNOjF82xCRnglFB6GE7LsREC6llHSDyS4UQhbyt7aXvtvVSccFhExBlyiPY1IeqvU5yvbKV5TyEqDoSIA_CiR8patMfTB5BxQFtsy9bvoME3QgCQlvDE3eTu-ik4CviRw/w480-h640/McNamara_Collage.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><b>Lorraine McNamara and Anton Spiridonov Rhythm Dance to </b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Careless Whisper by George Michael, arranged by Hugo Chouinard--</b>First of all, they had me at Careless Whisper and George Michael, let's just start there! But since this is a Costumes Blog, I'll also add that I loved these costumes as well! Lorraine was all razzle-dazzle in this silver design that Liza Minelli would have worn in a hot minute back in the day. It was sizzling and sexy. The metallic fringe at the bust and hips was EVERYTHING. Anton looked like an '80s pop heartthrob with a sleeveless supertight shirt and tighter pants. I was sweating and heavy breathing just watching them!</span></span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhijNJOfmwqzfxTZ1yMMzlQwp5wmknDu-tl1qwZcQizBIKZoth6v8xm7qgRSkSPzYvuB19ZFdK7SU1ACcN0VQMYR4ob1n_FBFtocdTa36F8Fv5BaL0QiLXM9PdTFDlDr5tU7MmdGWLWblM7qYHKWEkIht2lgJKGgd39g6BcfTFuxVnVc_vzxg/s612/McNamara_SpiridomovFD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="408" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhijNJOfmwqzfxTZ1yMMzlQwp5wmknDu-tl1qwZcQizBIKZoth6v8xm7qgRSkSPzYvuB19ZFdK7SU1ACcN0VQMYR4ob1n_FBFtocdTa36F8Fv5BaL0QiLXM9PdTFDlDr5tU7MmdGWLWblM7qYHKWEkIht2lgJKGgd39g6BcfTFuxVnVc_vzxg/w426-h640/McNamara_SpiridomovFD.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><b>Free Dance to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Rain, In Your Black Eyes by Ezio Bosso--</b>For their Free Dance, they both wore the matching red looks seen above. The designs--from "Feeling" by Mathieu Caron--were contemporary and fresh, making them look modern and of the moment. </span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Lastly...Time for Riverdance!</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEherVwUyBKv6Au5v56qFHrOhhcffnu2GMtj7yLQ3spCS9f56sXwdMR_YZwq4CBHW9UyBWWNNsVbtgNHMtbAKqjRugJ1Qq6W5zSfdUyj10Mbun4WLZKMK04oeLWsNqbrk726kjV6NCTfcoCb8ebW36BfoKy6xo0LQd-kKv0sWsibAsPbBCeYxA/s2800/Pate_Bye_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEherVwUyBKv6Au5v56qFHrOhhcffnu2GMtj7yLQ3spCS9f56sXwdMR_YZwq4CBHW9UyBWWNNsVbtgNHMtbAKqjRugJ1Qq6W5zSfdUyj10Mbun4WLZKMK04oeLWsNqbrk726kjV6NCTfcoCb8ebW36BfoKy6xo0LQd-kKv0sWsibAsPbBCeYxA/w480-h640/Pate_Bye_Collage.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><b>Eva Pate and Logan Bye Free Dance to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Reel Around the Sun by Bill Whelan--</b>I could not write an Ice Dance Costumes Recap blog on the 2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships without talking about these two cuties here--Eva Pate and Logan Bye--and their "</span></span>Riverdance" costumes. There are varying shades of green (of course!), stretch velvet (of course!), and some scrolly-looking sequins (of course!)...it's a bit Halloween Costume Shop but...I am here for it! Sometimes, that's actually OK! LOVE THEM!</div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-62646284892853124892023-02-02T10:32:00.001-08:002023-02-02T15:18:50.414-08:00ICE STYLE.....2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships COSTUMES: PAIRS<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgNAOFbzsh-SdZhHA0uKTqvC4_LUqsayr0LPv2sJs0TonEjvZsk8p-G5BqDlFp_jOGtff63M1ZUxKpiPg0TFAXNhysZP5YiyHUsl-WHvvV9h-usoLElTSu7b1xqPpJrcyqioh2TCp6tCp7BnP4TcCBy_6QklJ9OklzuUEZzU_zvk_Wad9Pdg/s2400/Pairs_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2400" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgNAOFbzsh-SdZhHA0uKTqvC4_LUqsayr0LPv2sJs0TonEjvZsk8p-G5BqDlFp_jOGtff63M1ZUxKpiPg0TFAXNhysZP5YiyHUsl-WHvvV9h-usoLElTSu7b1xqPpJrcyqioh2TCp6tCp7BnP4TcCBy_6QklJ9OklzuUEZzU_zvk_Wad9Pdg/w640-h480/Pairs_Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Pairs Couture--Pairs Skaters (L to R) Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier, and Maria Mokhova and Ivan Mokhov--2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships SAP Canter San Jose</i></b></div></b><div><br /></div><div>In my last posts, I RECAPED the <b>WOMEN'S Costumes <a href="http://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2023/01/ice-style2023-us-figure-skating.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> and the <b>MEN'S Costumes <a href="http://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2023/02/ice-style2023-us-figure-skating.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b>...so up next are the PAIRS--Let's Go!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFCv3G58Pt1A2EvOMDwLXv8TDOhuLjUiV5e7-VjvneevPUePMqeyFF4NIbdPKP5Jk9QDrgUbzG1XRV9tSIX3AQUBQT4xxCM45Bheb8YvFdmVJ0e-Ef-pnG8vsZ2PvsIeS8EtALZkB7HX8NtN_fmYgZaslYVvI43bxum8ZPK4WJM1HNSGTfLw/s888/8a1f0d0b-a35b-4d4c-b477-571f5750d5d0-USP_Figure_Skating__U.S._Figure_Skating_Championsh.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="888" data-original-width="592" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFCv3G58Pt1A2EvOMDwLXv8TDOhuLjUiV5e7-VjvneevPUePMqeyFF4NIbdPKP5Jk9QDrgUbzG1XRV9tSIX3AQUBQT4xxCM45Bheb8YvFdmVJ0e-Ef-pnG8vsZ2PvsIeS8EtALZkB7HX8NtN_fmYgZaslYVvI43bxum8ZPK4WJM1HNSGTfLw/w426-h640/8a1f0d0b-a35b-4d4c-b477-571f5750d5d0-USP_Figure_Skating__U.S._Figure_Skating_Championsh.webp" width="426" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Golden--The Gold Medal Pairs Winners Alexa Knierimm and Brandon Frazier--2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships SAP Center San Jose</i></b></div></b><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEKlNjgSmTPuQTC5jLlZa6FRPicRmZzj7RK4ZUzkH_hHeSRybK6RJapMGp2khg6E4d0abeAZYjgLoW8D6HeXZ8Bvq0vmTWZebsqaBZufGFNl1ftPSgNirsp_ATyRDjM4yQJb-6nthkmHvShW02nVOXTXMwv6Myh5NnfLj9OSqMk8OKp3cuQ/s612/Knierim_FrazierFS2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEKlNjgSmTPuQTC5jLlZa6FRPicRmZzj7RK4ZUzkH_hHeSRybK6RJapMGp2khg6E4d0abeAZYjgLoW8D6HeXZ8Bvq0vmTWZebsqaBZufGFNl1ftPSgNirsp_ATyRDjM4yQJb-6nthkmHvShW02nVOXTXMwv6Myh5NnfLj9OSqMk8OKp3cuQ/w640-h426/Knierim_FrazierFS2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjY_e6EOWwMNx0G26_oWNL9IKOXx9lkkWpyGCjeYHBM8JW6QZwZOYjbPd_SZkWIcGV5hBZ-yhZJo84ZPLREw50wPtJeaYuKYwovy-8rGw3xpRKK0yRpMBFUaUOxejkM-XPtqd4w1B4zbQA3rE7wl5-bCq-RgjgbIhjEqABVYgqGnrMmK0IbQ/s612/Knierim_FrazierFS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjY_e6EOWwMNx0G26_oWNL9IKOXx9lkkWpyGCjeYHBM8JW6QZwZOYjbPd_SZkWIcGV5hBZ-yhZJo84ZPLREw50wPtJeaYuKYwovy-8rGw3xpRKK0yRpMBFUaUOxejkM-XPtqd4w1B4zbQA3rE7wl5-bCq-RgjgbIhjEqABVYgqGnrMmK0IbQ/w640-h426/Knierim_FrazierFS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier Free Skate to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Sign of The Times by Harry Styles, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Healed Broken Wings by Karl Hugo--</span><span style="background-color: white;">Knierim and Frazier wore these costumes for their Free Skate. Alexa's involved a bronze-colored design with sequined applique details, a nude illusion upper torso, and a side-draped mini "wrap skirt". But to me, Brandon was the star here. Although his look was simple--a skin-tight top and black pants--it was impressive (he made Alexa look OVER DRESSED!). I loved the ombre coloring and shading, the beautiful and expensive-looking crystal details, especially around the neckline, but mainly, it FIT HIM LIKE A GOD! </span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDUuN8kqpAQ4RctSSXnPF44-RwG0N2G3yYClx7CJY-C7xBGXqWQ8lZx5gke8aeEacugE11T6rFDz1l2jCrbnViZ0aTAkyqsns9hxDhKaRrBD1xNwM8_6J4LBsTWxWqkrxvbXxiYBUIJN1uSdKKWVRPIQFv0VUIlk_3Pe43hrLieGgfV7zPA/s1600/Knierim_FrazierSP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWDUuN8kqpAQ4RctSSXnPF44-RwG0N2G3yYClx7CJY-C7xBGXqWQ8lZx5gke8aeEacugE11T6rFDz1l2jCrbnViZ0aTAkyqsns9hxDhKaRrBD1xNwM8_6J4LBsTWxWqkrxvbXxiYBUIJN1uSdKKWVRPIQFv0VUIlk_3Pe43hrLieGgfV7zPA/w640-h640/Knierim_FrazierSP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>Short Program to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) by Journey & Steve Perry--</b>This is how you do PAIRS COSTUMES!!! Bravo!!! I am always taken aback when I see costumes that A) Match B) Look like they belong together...and C)Work seamlessly but...hey nowadays I have a low bar I guess! I absolutely loved these costumes from Knierim and Frazier for their Short Program for all the reasons I stated above...plus I really liked the silver, black and red colors, their matching sequin applique, and overall designs. It made them look like the World Champions that they are. Bravo...again!</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8lThMEnCfFLmZVsgmop35EgndHsxq19KVH9_grxeXY3CQOK0PF4gs_dZeug4q5V7Kh4an0PvOveyIDcC_Nh_aZpY64KnpZ-rK9596zB-m9xXbnP2-re8M1OoW40fg_8O0aRutOJBO8qt-CPcoWlheF9DHOyJva2VIIF6ygA6ZHHh296Fp6Q/s592/Kam_OShea_SP.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="395" data-original-width="592" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8lThMEnCfFLmZVsgmop35EgndHsxq19KVH9_grxeXY3CQOK0PF4gs_dZeug4q5V7Kh4an0PvOveyIDcC_Nh_aZpY64KnpZ-rK9596zB-m9xXbnP2-re8M1OoW40fg_8O0aRutOJBO8qt-CPcoWlheF9DHOyJva2VIIF6ygA6ZHHh296Fp6Q/w640-h428/Kam_OShea_SP.webp" width="640" /></a></div><b>Ellie Kam and Daniel O'Shea Short Program to The Prayer by Josh Groban and Charlotte Church--</b>For their Short program, Kam and O'Shea wore these costumes which featured matching colors in beige and purple, along with similar crystal details and scooped-out necklines. I especially liked the purple bands around her waist and her matching purple nail colors (can't see it in the photo but trust me!). The costumes were "romantic" and went great with the music.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjDBZL8lxShBKKZexrII6yuXWr_83vXYK3zGiMoeBOW0HEOp27YkDrsCrsxXAFuyHYQ_Oce6xoSG4QTgWfRJ0OS7rWlOinijSdkxk0dDSr_HdY0o0T0oLjmTeyrlBsujvDE0axOsJ22XwcM0G8__EaJeYPs_Afhsp8InX4DMKc_BKv9_ptzA/s612/Kam_OSheaFS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjDBZL8lxShBKKZexrII6yuXWr_83vXYK3zGiMoeBOW0HEOp27YkDrsCrsxXAFuyHYQ_Oce6xoSG4QTgWfRJ0OS7rWlOinijSdkxk0dDSr_HdY0o0T0oLjmTeyrlBsujvDE0axOsJ22XwcM0G8__EaJeYPs_Afhsp8InX4DMKc_BKv9_ptzA/w640-h426/Kam_OSheaFS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to Selections from Nocturnal Animals Soundtrack--</b>These costumes worn by Kam and O'Shea for their Free Skate were OUTSTANDING! They were delicate, pretty, and expensive looking--worthy of a top Senior Pairs team. I especially loved the jeweled sequins splashed across her costume that then were "blended" onto his top. I also appreciated that her silver-gray colored costume has "highlights" of darker gray/black which then made the background for his costume; a nice job of matching but in a more high-end manner.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFdmvQDkuwZIAymAB2jwSOivaSzdN-O0yu5KxqLzL5IWikSAlArDhd2yG1MNSkZ05fkPE55fy1fxLYpPfzgUqCzvgShKI-FKDWjGnR_qgbwq4dfXmfiKajKlvmA1vC2i8LtOOd80_HdGfiCMDoZo4u7DPp2L7OJ7pVYkoBqeu07-4eFIe3Q/s612/Mokhova_Mokhov_SP1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXFdmvQDkuwZIAymAB2jwSOivaSzdN-O0yu5KxqLzL5IWikSAlArDhd2yG1MNSkZ05fkPE55fy1fxLYpPfzgUqCzvgShKI-FKDWjGnR_qgbwq4dfXmfiKajKlvmA1vC2i8LtOOd80_HdGfiCMDoZo4u7DPp2L7OJ7pVYkoBqeu07-4eFIe3Q/w640-h426/Mokhova_Mokhov_SP1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Maria Mokhova and Ivan Mokhov Short Program to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Malaguena by Roni Benise--</b>Brother and sister Pairs team Mokhova and Mokhov wore these costumes to their 'Malaguena' Short Program. It was obvious even before the music started that these were Spanish-themed looks; his sharp and elegant bolero, bullfighter red cummerbund, as well as her small red <i>Sevillana</i> details. They were costumed in an "old school" Russian Ballet sort of way, and I appreciated it.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 10.6667px;"><b><br /></b></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1S8AEFgjfdPc6woXHVxDzfhcmq5_AcJZLYJwEdRrB8gUIubuwe58QN6SOePpRM-ObUy9a7ZTRzpZ5lq097kWMvvFVgoR-mzfLYk5F4pwBvjx3XF5HNKcd2qAbOOl3x70-Oy-wT-zK2DmoUqyWVWNYf_MfJSmgEiyfGLQ9z5w73rIalIB7bQ/s612/Mokhova_MokhovFS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1S8AEFgjfdPc6woXHVxDzfhcmq5_AcJZLYJwEdRrB8gUIubuwe58QN6SOePpRM-ObUy9a7ZTRzpZ5lq097kWMvvFVgoR-mzfLYk5F4pwBvjx3XF5HNKcd2qAbOOl3x70-Oy-wT-zK2DmoUqyWVWNYf_MfJSmgEiyfGLQ9z5w73rIalIB7bQ/w640-h426/Mokhova_MokhovFS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Overture - Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II--</b>For their Free Skate, Mokhova and Mokhov did it again, in terms of keeping it "old school" with these very costumed looks.<b> </b>From the moment they stepped on the ice, I was having (good) flashbacks of Olympics competitions of the past, when figure skaters would be costumed as if they were doing a performance at the Bolshoi. I liked how formal, fancy, and well-dressed they were--especially Ivan with his tuxedo. For her costume, it was sweet but I would have done without the faux necklace (and have a better nude-colored illusion).</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3rOimWko6fouiq4-CaRhfdefZwFEgPsdOywqgJicihMz3UwjMhTnqpC4SidBg7SD06dWP2PfYGkaZjp5i3FB2mUK18i96hoQOPeoQTUwcl15VG3CkXGkfT0PwqkR61c3APMdG_DOQNmxKThKn0rpTRSdperh3iG-wGsIuZ2H2DDKo3OrQxQ/s612/Baram_Tioumentsev_FS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3rOimWko6fouiq4-CaRhfdefZwFEgPsdOywqgJicihMz3UwjMhTnqpC4SidBg7SD06dWP2PfYGkaZjp5i3FB2mUK18i96hoQOPeoQTUwcl15VG3CkXGkfT0PwqkR61c3APMdG_DOQNmxKThKn0rpTRSdperh3iG-wGsIuZ2H2DDKo3OrQxQ/w640-h426/Baram_Tioumentsev_FS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>Sonia Baram and Daniel Tioumentsev Free Skate to Pilgrims on a Long Journey, Primavera--</b>These costumes were successful in being pretty, stage-effective, and in their matching details. I liked the light blue/white ombre-shaded colors but more importantly, I loved the scroll-like red crystal applique that looked like roots (or veins) crawling through their bodies.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMxGsfa1S-gZ8z4gY-GgMzMr0bMjIsI_4v_9iXrKbGJiXw6H1ELAzNtbHcrNJN2DDv497ssaKfqRLf-6Ww34I0qtiz-BFlwAGu-p6-s0UWreuZu8CspAh6LrQgeKW4brMDCMylf7uMEbUSfavDiU0VZLnpzYsVTsoUXBRMaj3bY9AYiEiGCg/s612/DigernessSaduskySP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="409" data-original-width="612" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMxGsfa1S-gZ8z4gY-GgMzMr0bMjIsI_4v_9iXrKbGJiXw6H1ELAzNtbHcrNJN2DDv497ssaKfqRLf-6Ww34I0qtiz-BFlwAGu-p6-s0UWreuZu8CspAh6LrQgeKW4brMDCMylf7uMEbUSfavDiU0VZLnpzYsVTsoUXBRMaj3bY9AYiEiGCg/w640-h428/DigernessSaduskySP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3RV_y_rZ_oRxMLje6E-xCXKisE3jbXnfnxBmvXv_PDdaQtxO3Y5B0qTpexrn_8QTjMaWKuKRUy3pa0mdYFA66ZUI7LbnwXqbk_b045TXvCFyuE5w6I3VsHflXsOby5jZyYTo1uBEcbjld9omSsqPBtYQGZ-W5NBHMNe8_rzTpMp86SAPnFQ/s1378/Digerness_Sadusky.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1378" data-original-width="1302" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3RV_y_rZ_oRxMLje6E-xCXKisE3jbXnfnxBmvXv_PDdaQtxO3Y5B0qTpexrn_8QTjMaWKuKRUy3pa0mdYFA66ZUI7LbnwXqbk_b045TXvCFyuE5w6I3VsHflXsOby5jZyYTo1uBEcbjld9omSsqPBtYQGZ-W5NBHMNe8_rzTpMp86SAPnFQ/w604-h640/Digerness_Sadusky.JPG" width="604" /></a></div><div><b>Nica Digerness and Mark Sadusky Short Program--</b>Making their Seniors Debut at the 2023 U.S. Nationals, Digerness and Sadusky wore these costumes for their Short Program. I liked the matching blue colors as well as the coordinating crystal details. I especially liked her sleek bodysuit and contrasting baby blue/indigo color blocking. The open-back detail was fabulous as well.</div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhZvotuhvy9paAsVR2ObVc1dl2Sgx-xTf_P3t4h4doh95vUIXXBrVf6aomJoY_DVuTRys1RAjMW_uvWf18Q4Uzb5cU6SOUSb4vBcmY8WizCqf9K2KodffyqoJDwBIIKXLXUnmGdkzHVrgEIjwmesUPyBoDG3eNMqy_8i_fNbAbXN1H21kyA/s612/Digerness_SaduskyFS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhZvotuhvy9paAsVR2ObVc1dl2Sgx-xTf_P3t4h4doh95vUIXXBrVf6aomJoY_DVuTRys1RAjMW_uvWf18Q4Uzb5cU6SOUSb4vBcmY8WizCqf9K2KodffyqoJDwBIIKXLXUnmGdkzHVrgEIjwmesUPyBoDG3eNMqy_8i_fNbAbXN1H21kyA/w640-h426/Digerness_SaduskyFS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPVehq7UykrezOieIGHjhQciawWlLW8yJQb1p1P6XABgunARHsBC9Z-WmRuTxaEXlupQpZZjHq4Fyw8FsiAUyKxBYmjGzfnaPZ-zi5Qf4ZZ2MyJAjHwaX7_tAaoCBSGIIFriybRD6k58pVnU8KbbKS4OgK3lPxHs1kSSgRSvir3zxAyG6i1Q/s1215/Swan_Lake.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="978" data-original-width="1215" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPVehq7UykrezOieIGHjhQciawWlLW8yJQb1p1P6XABgunARHsBC9Z-WmRuTxaEXlupQpZZjHq4Fyw8FsiAUyKxBYmjGzfnaPZ-zi5Qf4ZZ2MyJAjHwaX7_tAaoCBSGIIFriybRD6k58pVnU8KbbKS4OgK3lPxHs1kSSgRSvir3zxAyG6i1Q/w640-h516/Swan_Lake.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b style="font-weight: bold;">Free Skate to Selections from Swan Lake by Tchaikovsky--</b>From the costumes, it is obvious Nica is the White Swan with her ivory costume with delicate crystal details mimicking feathers on her torso. Mark is VERY Prince Siegfried in his black costume featuring gold piping and embroidery around the neckline and wrists. I think this was a nice and sweet attempt at these iconic costumes, especially for their debut. I would have liked them a bit more Haute Couture Swan Lake but that's just me.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvo4x2TNAxU0613anfVdu1Gz58T68tyi6K7sKZ336ppGTpncdG4VP8Z7R-WIrcfCuUVHFiuMIlcMlZetKBW5IF7S7o97FVIS6KUsPU0hjXEy2cIUZLyboqIsqlsnroKdKB9n6bI683xtsHjlsF90kRfumMd2TNd-pNJ-bFMpWu4VTLqz38CA/s2800/McBeath_Bartholomay_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvo4x2TNAxU0613anfVdu1Gz58T68tyi6K7sKZ336ppGTpncdG4VP8Z7R-WIrcfCuUVHFiuMIlcMlZetKBW5IF7S7o97FVIS6KUsPU0hjXEy2cIUZLyboqIsqlsnroKdKB9n6bI683xtsHjlsF90kRfumMd2TNd-pNJ-bFMpWu4VTLqz38CA/w480-h640/McBeath_Bartholomay_Collage.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><b>Katie McBeath and Nathan Bartholomay Short Program to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Your Heart Is As Black As Night by Beth Hart, Joe Banamassa--</b>For their Short Program McBeath and Bartholomay wore these all-black looks, to go along with the name of their music. They were sleek and modern and not really "costumes" in the traditional sense. I was bored by Nathan (it's just a black top and pants!) but I liked Katie's sexy strappy back bodysuit. At the very least, THANK GOD there was <i>some</i> detail in the back!</span></span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Rb9kCMIk3n5_hlQC93ulqlgn6M8cbDDqmxS8WmxKXYk9UND40MozZOcdXJAIMlakeW2YWhlat-Aer-I8YiOqMecs7Nj_8xKiDpBz0zTmTW1HiN9BxAkHCfscWpHBxQ0GBsc93sd0iuGgWCFbfD1m3UOhX8ra7uJT_EJskApbsC3kxiQPMQ/s2800/Chan_Howe_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Rb9kCMIk3n5_hlQC93ulqlgn6M8cbDDqmxS8WmxKXYk9UND40MozZOcdXJAIMlakeW2YWhlat-Aer-I8YiOqMecs7Nj_8xKiDpBz0zTmTW1HiN9BxAkHCfscWpHBxQ0GBsc93sd0iuGgWCFbfD1m3UOhX8ra7uJT_EJskApbsC3kxiQPMQ/w480-h640/Chan_Howe_Collage.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCbKUErUoCqBviGwtRKAiiIFo04L3xRmrfJ5nf0pwovblNkzopx8KE9ejfwE1R41SsLMujr1Ni-FmHTURz3nPXLk_5sAm0w2CMeG_je5oSqANCsn3eAFsP4ZsjqzFP3SbhEf8q_VdJPljr9j-d7NleNepz_ZRrcZSG7TmvjcY_5xiI55j5Ng/s1185/Chan_Howe.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1095" data-original-width="1185" height="592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCbKUErUoCqBviGwtRKAiiIFo04L3xRmrfJ5nf0pwovblNkzopx8KE9ejfwE1R41SsLMujr1Ni-FmHTURz3nPXLk_5sAm0w2CMeG_je5oSqANCsn3eAFsP4ZsjqzFP3SbhEf8q_VdJPljr9j-d7NleNepz_ZRrcZSG7TmvjcY_5xiI55j5Ng/w640-h592/Chan_Howe.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>Emily Chan and Spencer Howe Free Skate to Selections from Ghost Soundtrack--</b>While I really like this Pairs team, I was rather unimpressed by their choice of costumes for their Free Skate. They looked a bit "Junior" for my taste. Not sure if it was the muted colors or almost too old-school '70s figure skater styles...but I wished for something different...more elevated! Emily's costume made her look childlike and Spencer--who has an incredible body and frame--was swallowed up by that too-large shirt; it should have been nice-and-tight!</div></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-45071188872699664442023-02-01T11:44:00.000-08:002023-02-01T11:44:42.881-08:00ICE STYLE.....2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships COSTUMES: The MEN!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil9a2LiWf8dT2IsBrkGdmnS75AggtOR75bw-vCr-X8tZdYw_h-mWPy8u87ibPbdMx0HZwKb5Gqdi7NBk6_isJGDK8onVWsTnP8ft6idDin2aExlrwIl02crMyNHT7znrpR9cUt5bBvkiFzGJOWgkyMzw2Bd7TpoIOj_In3N5aZsFtycCVl-g/s1953/Mens_Collage%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1513" data-original-width="1953" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil9a2LiWf8dT2IsBrkGdmnS75AggtOR75bw-vCr-X8tZdYw_h-mWPy8u87ibPbdMx0HZwKb5Gqdi7NBk6_isJGDK8onVWsTnP8ft6idDin2aExlrwIl02crMyNHT7znrpR9cUt5bBvkiFzGJOWgkyMzw2Bd7TpoIOj_In3N5aZsFtycCVl-g/w640-h496/Mens_Collage%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>The Men of the U.S. Nationals--(L to R) Jason Brown, Ilia Malinin, Yaroslav Paniot, and Jason Brown, 2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, SAP Center San Jose</i></b></div><p></p><p>In my previous "Ice Style" BLOG <a href="http://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2023/01/ice-style2023-us-figure-skating.html" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>, I talked about some of the women's costumes from the <b>2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships</b>, so naturally, now it is time to discuss the MEN...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5y68WrnETbC15qgr08E8n5EM6aUQbXeKf2GuMvlUVqProRm106kFQMHmICoQevtypUBXGq2NX9yUIv5fT7NGruYpbo44X2QBk9lTKcXPMH9c4Ul3p8fv7ktEQJmyWsgYWuIeKyufR3iG4T7r8cs08H58d5-z_8yqDg-30dQW0WJLICMR6g/s2800/Ilia_Malinin_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5y68WrnETbC15qgr08E8n5EM6aUQbXeKf2GuMvlUVqProRm106kFQMHmICoQevtypUBXGq2NX9yUIv5fT7NGruYpbo44X2QBk9lTKcXPMH9c4Ul3p8fv7ktEQJmyWsgYWuIeKyufR3iG4T7r8cs08H58d5-z_8yqDg-30dQW0WJLICMR6g/w640-h640/Ilia_Malinin_Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Ilia Malinin Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Euphoria (soundtrack) by Labrinth--</b>"Quad God" Ilia wore this costume for his Free Skate. The look included a royal blue-purple-and-red airbrush-dyed top featuring geometric panels accented with black trim, and the requisite black skating pants. Listen, I am just happy he's actually wearing something that resembles a costume (unlike Nathan Chen!) so I am OK with this, even though it is a bit "Tron"-like. It is eye-catching, fun, and bold.</span></span><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnEMXCALMIBcKuQU6at9qXpkVf69yATxdyRzlTfB5v9nJYVQSnc_tf82_J6NbG0Y-iEkpen1fzCcr8FsBXf1ryGFj68a8lvGvekZP-myZ5gk9FMdDW2508NrObpZkJCGTXM4FzfrYHV5McfDEJo6BTyEumn2-HgKDa0kdLLdlz8C-zBLeOUw/s612/IliaMalininSP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnEMXCALMIBcKuQU6at9qXpkVf69yATxdyRzlTfB5v9nJYVQSnc_tf82_J6NbG0Y-iEkpen1fzCcr8FsBXf1ryGFj68a8lvGvekZP-myZ5gk9FMdDW2508NrObpZkJCGTXM4FzfrYHV5McfDEJo6BTyEumn2-HgKDa0kdLLdlz8C-zBLeOUw/w640-h426/IliaMalininSP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Short Program to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>I Put A Spell On You by Garou--</b>For his Short Program, Ilia wore this black and white look which involved a black-and-white shirt and probably the same black pants he wore for his Free Skate (economical I guess!). The shirt had French Cuffs and tiny crystal sequins on it which sparkled ever so lightly. The whole look--along with the gloves--did give it a "Lounge Singer at a Jazz Bar" vibe.</span></span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4vWuVwVFMVUotewuAmtaxl6mkEzV8e5wgAenK1AxWfuxuRkL6BeDGP8E9_FafNFs2ELCmEpKsczYSmCwaOozNQBHNYDQKBUDQS5i8lGo78mElR4r006OT1OHW6AQ5c_12TLNuI8HcUoIHWqrJHwX1g-vY19WqybCAUFGhOMNNkQUklrHWkA/s2787/JasonB_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2071" data-original-width="2787" height="476" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4vWuVwVFMVUotewuAmtaxl6mkEzV8e5wgAenK1AxWfuxuRkL6BeDGP8E9_FafNFs2ELCmEpKsczYSmCwaOozNQBHNYDQKBUDQS5i8lGo78mElR4r006OT1OHW6AQ5c_12TLNuI8HcUoIHWqrJHwX1g-vY19WqybCAUFGhOMNNkQUklrHWkA/w640-h476/JasonB_Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>Jason Brown Short Program to Melancholy by Alexey Kosenko--</b>I absolutely LOVED this costume worn by Jason Brown for his beautiful Short Program. Let's just discuss this top, since it's really ALL about THE TOP: it's GORGEOUS! I love the gray-to-black ombre shading, the skin-tight fit, and especially those dazzling sequins. Beauty, style...and bedazzling perfection.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwUUeOm2I8iC0Dy5AW3kS-DM0CkM-5p1zm8vB-dVZATilPItJ1BKHhNC1EtUFSL5WgU_kTMyrdZjZHL0RPpiKX0lNcGBiFSjwxoEN4lYGj9eWiFCOIXvlziNd7beNpe8nlan_WFAOcJdHSr2tvZzFSCmnt8orlLhAYFbi3xRwlWKWHafcJaQ/s612/JasonBrownFS1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="408" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwUUeOm2I8iC0Dy5AW3kS-DM0CkM-5p1zm8vB-dVZATilPItJ1BKHhNC1EtUFSL5WgU_kTMyrdZjZHL0RPpiKX0lNcGBiFSjwxoEN4lYGj9eWiFCOIXvlziNd7beNpe8nlan_WFAOcJdHSr2tvZzFSCmnt8orlLhAYFbi3xRwlWKWHafcJaQ/w426-h640/JasonBrownFS1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to Music from Schindler's List by John Williams--</b>Jason wins a Double-Double Prize for two fabulous costumes (or at the very least FAB SHIRTS!) with this look worn for his Free Skate to Schindler's List. The deep royal blue color is outstanding and so is the sequined applique across his torso; the black watercolor-like wash along with the perfectly placed crystals made for a nice detail that paired beautifully with his sleek black pants.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYDaRZs0O2Kk44q-x4PS5HQw2hf0YJ5c4pJUKtCwJr39ZV_czN5pwC7s5bnADoxX5yudLV6A4J7Ij5Y7fv6ErcDupY6Cc0KT12qaUuAiMUfAruSVUCR8aVEzulFk_Ohp6UA4gMrP13-pkeVFqStPvw8XWGtv6odZ9SKtLZ4Z3ftjFDYocCug/s612/DihnTranFS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="408" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYDaRZs0O2Kk44q-x4PS5HQw2hf0YJ5c4pJUKtCwJr39ZV_czN5pwC7s5bnADoxX5yudLV6A4J7Ij5Y7fv6ErcDupY6Cc0KT12qaUuAiMUfAruSVUCR8aVEzulFk_Ohp6UA4gMrP13-pkeVFqStPvw8XWGtv6odZ9SKtLZ4Z3ftjFDYocCug/w426-h640/DihnTranFS.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxWgEpa-pWhUfWYGOSS8jq4SQgA42x5v2ulXCjV0q8pP1kbfZS7eMmPnouHpbjLGES2aIPQ7O_DJgBEZPKWnBYkqgLOX71cd725uwNQfJGB4q7dA60ut-h6JuSW3QkiK6ZAFq3QrvbNpo_fmfcrt0AsN72_33IjZjkKWMqD94ozDM5v4pow/s612/Costume4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxWgEpa-pWhUfWYGOSS8jq4SQgA42x5v2ulXCjV0q8pP1kbfZS7eMmPnouHpbjLGES2aIPQ7O_DJgBEZPKWnBYkqgLOX71cd725uwNQfJGB4q7dA60ut-h6JuSW3QkiK6ZAFq3QrvbNpo_fmfcrt0AsN72_33IjZjkKWMqD94ozDM5v4pow/w640-h426/Costume4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg66yl3Fsf0kLcF6HkDjkFZnIgIlOPZJP7Wp7qD4KrJ5MUpACZolxHJMbHQGpAQ0yjHC5wyDG_h0n9ZlvQIMcH8UumJjVEFqa7GFq4luBIUXRoIQozCl8QVY8EQKmfZ5kyj83NdsR-e1B3mUvaUN1toypF3SkXCqOsDrO8iOnApCV3hyvWFqA/s1280/matrix-code.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg66yl3Fsf0kLcF6HkDjkFZnIgIlOPZJP7Wp7qD4KrJ5MUpACZolxHJMbHQGpAQ0yjHC5wyDG_h0n9ZlvQIMcH8UumJjVEFqa7GFq4luBIUXRoIQozCl8QVY8EQKmfZ5kyj83NdsR-e1B3mUvaUN1toypF3SkXCqOsDrO8iOnApCV3hyvWFqA/w640-h360/matrix-code.webp" width="640" /></a></div><b style="font-weight: bold;">Dinh Tran Free Skate to The Matrix--</b>This was one of my favorite MEN'S costumes of the Championships. The black costume was designed by <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewelldressedskater/?hl=en" target="_blank">The Well Dressed Skater</a></b>, and featured gorgeous crystal details highlighting the top. The emerald and silver sequins were done in a way to mimic the matrix codes from the iconic film. The effect was subtle yet stunning even from afar. Well done!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQYoGr5C7Poyblhfl1zigjl3KFSo-JkUaKs1thjbWbhkQW2AkqWAK9H5Q3Fsx-zLo-cyv6GqF_OH64wm09gYNM9ksocnc5Q63GIvIXbamu2fhVaSWLNKAjGoqs5BAF12MyIAJD_mU6C_qyeZH1GS7qFxOrOTOMxeOu2lSUUEA-A4prI-d4A/s612/Matthew_NielsenFS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQYoGr5C7Poyblhfl1zigjl3KFSo-JkUaKs1thjbWbhkQW2AkqWAK9H5Q3Fsx-zLo-cyv6GqF_OH64wm09gYNM9ksocnc5Q63GIvIXbamu2fhVaSWLNKAjGoqs5BAF12MyIAJD_mU6C_qyeZH1GS7qFxOrOTOMxeOu2lSUUEA-A4prI-d4A/w640-h426/Matthew_NielsenFS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Matthew Nielsen Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Rich Beyond Belief and One Condition by Guy Farley--</b>I really loved Matthew's costume here, mainly of course for the top. The design featured a beautifully gathered neckline, filled in with a gorgeous "spray" of crystal sequins, which then blended into a tie-dye blue wash around his midsection. It was this gorgeous and impressive top that made him stand out in the costume arena.</span></span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzA6A9Z61G9FMbWqdnv3iIBhTil13hBbAJM7Jgjx0SHVhUD3L6Mvo5uTSgfUdcYS27GmaYEHfT3RQKzNslbvxCrdgqmFWXFz5f--gxPT8kBJrkFCTtTsbZj3CbeWB-ta3y4FZGo1xJgEoyFjDMl-trF4pRqn8r2M_eAtX3gzIvfviL62d8w/s612/Jonsoon_Kim.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="408" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrzA6A9Z61G9FMbWqdnv3iIBhTil13hBbAJM7Jgjx0SHVhUD3L6Mvo5uTSgfUdcYS27GmaYEHfT3RQKzNslbvxCrdgqmFWXFz5f--gxPT8kBJrkFCTtTsbZj3CbeWB-ta3y4FZGo1xJgEoyFjDMl-trF4pRqn8r2M_eAtX3gzIvfviL62d8w/w426-h640/Jonsoon_Kim.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><b>Joonsoo Kim Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fire on Fire by Sam Smith, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Ghost Town by Benson Boone--</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">UCLA grad Joonsoo Kim wore this red and black look for his Free Skate. What I really appreciated about this particular costume was the beautiful cowl draping which highlighted the neckline adding a soft yet chic detail to his costume. Sometimes adding such draping can add bulk to the style but here it was done perfectly so as to not take away from his small frame. I also liked the subtle airbrushing effect and delicate crystals.</span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEVEA02UHynHmXxfMu8MqpuRoFEO1GQjVR3MlBzp4pWHAmUDMMtfZPJxpGSNNBMj4ER_GVkNbz7m9yfk4sqv0YV3DiF_z0h-1yxT59OGZMzGIYWvwlhoj6VR4t95hF2Rv87yQmV3hWtBxqGK5nDvNqXCfYmxvE5shGTu3dgUnE1u_VikWXNw/s2800/MaximN_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEVEA02UHynHmXxfMu8MqpuRoFEO1GQjVR3MlBzp4pWHAmUDMMtfZPJxpGSNNBMj4ER_GVkNbz7m9yfk4sqv0YV3DiF_z0h-1yxT59OGZMzGIYWvwlhoj6VR4t95hF2Rv87yQmV3hWtBxqGK5nDvNqXCfYmxvE5shGTu3dgUnE1u_VikWXNw/w640-h640/MaximN_Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>Maxim Naumov Free Skate to</b><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Iron by Woodkid, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Shadows by Woodkid, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Loyal by ODESZA--</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Maxim wore this look for his Free Skate, consisting of black pants (of course!) and a stretch velvet sequined top. The top featured a geometric design with subtle colored inset pieces that were topped off with crystals...I just wished it wasn't so subtle and instead, stronger to create more costume impact.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxp_SoM3yNh--ZwhYF8UXdXm2mRPxdMXWquz5xiPvVbfs3g7lyc7-TvoJdexJr7csj0LW4MXL61peF-EWpcSZq7fJ0xZNF2hqz5ujNgS0zUYfeqowODyFIL3eKl4G6WcJjbmFYLBNGNZlkkZTt2sMiM8SpI_y7OThBLFy8frDewd2AsIyFOA/s612/MitchellFriessSP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="408" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxp_SoM3yNh--ZwhYF8UXdXm2mRPxdMXWquz5xiPvVbfs3g7lyc7-TvoJdexJr7csj0LW4MXL61peF-EWpcSZq7fJ0xZNF2hqz5ujNgS0zUYfeqowODyFIL3eKl4G6WcJjbmFYLBNGNZlkkZTt2sMiM8SpI_y7OThBLFy8frDewd2AsIyFOA/w426-h640/MitchellFriessSP.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><b>Mitchell Friess Short Program--</b>Mitchell wore this gray and white (with black pants) costume for his Short Program. I liked the look, especially the top, for its side-wrap draping, airbrush coloring, and fluttering wrist detail. The white under-top had some crystals at the neckline which I felt was unnecessary.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKHtBGijhJ9B_YT6H_Tfo0V0mJ3NUibbDLGkPIpIKwlRP2yz4bOQuUrJZb7pRwa0d-UFw1i3be3eqy5sndyH6Szv1JOchHovausje5p1QVU8JjKB2mCf8naarisRC0-N6jDkBE9srsnuR1cilMK5_tL5YK-IvAPpfNAcWlQAZKq58GTijmKg/s612/JimmyMa.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKHtBGijhJ9B_YT6H_Tfo0V0mJ3NUibbDLGkPIpIKwlRP2yz4bOQuUrJZb7pRwa0d-UFw1i3be3eqy5sndyH6Szv1JOchHovausje5p1QVU8JjKB2mCf8naarisRC0-N6jDkBE9srsnuR1cilMK5_tL5YK-IvAPpfNAcWlQAZKq58GTijmKg/w640-h426/JimmyMa.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><b>Jimmy Ma Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Claire de Lune by Claude Debussy, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Volcano by Woodkid--</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">For Jimmy Ma's Free Skate, he wore this deep lilac-colored top and black pants. The top had subtle ombre shading with diagonally placed crystals and an asymmetrical hemline that elongated his torso. </span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyFcBS6uZEQ4KkFJssOnsRGQG7E404gMYgbqyM6fjDJMpXckgBNLZ56yVR1UHP2jbzZCp2ioH08OgqY3hz145NXoXhuJTbX36q41oKY7rzFRYL6t641R2JNpDbw6HECJD9QBtsN9TN4kDvh6yVPle47-CgTDSu_V5ZDr_Ixp_H-dTwsj_kPw/s612/JimmyMaSP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyFcBS6uZEQ4KkFJssOnsRGQG7E404gMYgbqyM6fjDJMpXckgBNLZ56yVR1UHP2jbzZCp2ioH08OgqY3hz145NXoXhuJTbX36q41oKY7rzFRYL6t641R2JNpDbw6HECJD9QBtsN9TN4kDvh6yVPle47-CgTDSu_V5ZDr_Ixp_H-dTwsj_kPw/w640-h426/JimmyMaSP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Short Program to </span></b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Warriors by 2WEI, Edda Hayes--</b>Of the two looks Jimmy wore, this one above for the Short Program was my favorite. I really liked how the black and white top coordinated with his black pants and therefore looked like a complete outfit (as opposed to what most of the male skaters do--pairing the black pants with "any color" shirt...as if that's supposed to work!). The top had this airbrush effect and sequins were placed to look like beautiful feathers across his body. If he ever skated to Black Swan, this look could TOTALLY work as well!</span></span><b><br /></b><div><br /></div><div><b>*FAB COSTUME ALERT!!!*</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00wLhWr7c88VrWl_0WAuw9-Pfk2F_2uIuz66P28_mWinYA20H4d3ij7MdkGgheaB893pCyWTfVjzWrpwNKaWf41eKJqzuEe2s93RGw57WcUYDMTjHLqP5MPiy2s0Khv5eCrGSa33xEoX1H1geYV_PeiuJ7581Dp5GtFW-5TtvaE0h0qGfTw/s612/YaroslavPaniotFS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="408" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00wLhWr7c88VrWl_0WAuw9-Pfk2F_2uIuz66P28_mWinYA20H4d3ij7MdkGgheaB893pCyWTfVjzWrpwNKaWf41eKJqzuEe2s93RGw57WcUYDMTjHLqP5MPiy2s0Khv5eCrGSa33xEoX1H1geYV_PeiuJ7581Dp5GtFW-5TtvaE0h0qGfTw/w426-h640/YaroslavPaniotFS.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><b>Yaroslav Paniot Free Skate to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Heartbreak Hotel by Elvis Presley, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Hound Dog by Elvis Presley--</span><span style="background-color: white;">I cannot get enough of Yaroslav and his Elvis costume!! It is campy, over-the-top, and FABULOUS...and I am LIVING for it! It has all the elements of a great figure skating costume: Bold color, bold style, and exaggerated details...SEQUINS!...and more importantly, all of this can be seen from the "nosebleed seats". The costume gets a 10 out of 10 from me!</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Finally...Did he forget to pack his costume??</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqLGOSxKz9iSz4csse8oSuRCQWzJBOniozyTR8ClNz_lMjaUabVuu3MQXTEijrgv2SjiK65aR4VXehCQR_qRk7EX5MghswHs0nShEv4RXQeEvYePW0DF4fBA-KiynDZRLWRQlIpppfgzcmDBwNLLhbhHaB5Au_9H0JPP_s9wdWOw5XQQhew/s3600/SamuelMindra_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqLGOSxKz9iSz4csse8oSuRCQWzJBOniozyTR8ClNz_lMjaUabVuu3MQXTEijrgv2SjiK65aR4VXehCQR_qRk7EX5MghswHs0nShEv4RXQeEvYePW0DF4fBA-KiynDZRLWRQlIpppfgzcmDBwNLLhbhHaB5Au_9H0JPP_s9wdWOw5XQQhew/w640-h480/SamuelMindra_Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Samuel Mindra Free Skate to Where Do I Begin by Andy Williams--</b>When Samuel went out on the ice along with the other Senior Men for their pre-skate Warm Up (I was there!), I wondered out loud "I hope he's going back to actually change into A COSTUME!" Alas, he did not: THIS WAS HIS COSTUME! He wore a blue shirt and black pants. That's it. The shirt had nothing...no ombre, no airbrush... no sequins...just a little collar, of the same color. It was like something he bought at Target. Nothing against Target but...I guess this is just a long way of saying "GIVE ME MORE SAMUEL!!!" Well, at least he wore gloves. That's a start.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>*NEXT UP: The PAIRS Costume RECAP!</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-17366459564302225632023-01-31T16:32:00.006-08:002023-01-31T16:32:47.221-08:00ICE STYLE.....2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships COSTUMES: The WOMEN!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhfBGSf7zZ3DTFjo8Lf0JgRASoTGSLJQ4Y0aX2WBXWZAsbZxMnfj6yVosrCd91ZraQ4QBi7nA7W-tFKSrsNEgDVq3IiV52UtbV54up2UM6kopJvV7jM-_2PKGUkQvwyuOKx9QLxh1XKKuSkgcyel8D5D4ROXiTBBe4l6fTA2DM1wJwUyJBWg/s1955/Women_Costumes_Collage%20(3).jpg" style="font-weight: bold; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1667" data-original-width="1955" height="546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhfBGSf7zZ3DTFjo8Lf0JgRASoTGSLJQ4Y0aX2WBXWZAsbZxMnfj6yVosrCd91ZraQ4QBi7nA7W-tFKSrsNEgDVq3IiV52UtbV54up2UM6kopJvV7jM-_2PKGUkQvwyuOKx9QLxh1XKKuSkgcyel8D5D4ROXiTBBe4l6fTA2DM1wJwUyJBWg/w640-h546/Women_Costumes_Collage%20(3).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Costume Stars on Ice--Senior Women Skaters at the 2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships San Jose (L to R) Josephine Lee, Bradie Tennell, Isabeau Levito, and Bradie Tennell</i></b></div></b><div><br /></div><div>This past week was the <b>2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships</b>. They were held in San Jose California and I had the pleasure of attending over the weekend, along with my Skating Fan Partner-in-Crime (and hubby) David Paul. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbj4fhxnkFKuqH-_xzG3Eb5PgyOtVv6VPgTh5PqPkuFWm5asvq-9n51iw-JMfWnQFXwQUC0sib1vuskg71PYcu0Dw_ed7VqMNGUvDo7rxhQKqr43PPTtLLd0jZ15T-tCQt6oMj3jD21plCMEZU83QI3vhQpyJUbalGuloHL0DjjRvXQ_T1qQ/s2048/NickDavid.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbj4fhxnkFKuqH-_xzG3Eb5PgyOtVv6VPgTh5PqPkuFWm5asvq-9n51iw-JMfWnQFXwQUC0sib1vuskg71PYcu0Dw_ed7VqMNGUvDo7rxhQKqr43PPTtLLd0jZ15T-tCQt6oMj3jD21plCMEZU83QI3vhQpyJUbalGuloHL0DjjRvXQ_T1qQ/w640-h640/NickDavid.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj0RBiA6tGIr5Ll0HnNf-_dvGr4Xwd6UOdmUldUkrW9xEBCDkmATr-XppHmYqUV81ViSnIZbNDYpTb8qZcV9NhmC_K0gWK8yOLduumSss2CsGyaBvQjgeCEhgBv_gaDkayVBhA0p1WuKmyRpFrwGpg7UCv-MKXWGRgQtgdlk_AeofoQPzgWA/s3600/Nick_David_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj0RBiA6tGIr5Ll0HnNf-_dvGr4Xwd6UOdmUldUkrW9xEBCDkmATr-XppHmYqUV81ViSnIZbNDYpTb8qZcV9NhmC_K0gWK8yOLduumSss2CsGyaBvQjgeCEhgBv_gaDkayVBhA0p1WuKmyRpFrwGpg7UCv-MKXWGRgQtgdlk_AeofoQPzgWA/w640-h480/Nick_David_Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Skating Boys--Nick Verreos and David Paul at the 2023 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, SAP Center San Jose</i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div>We both LOVE figure skating and were excited that the Nationals were being held in San Jose--a short flight from our L.A. home so...we had to buy tickets and attend! </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8KeI_OCYqfzZNQDUHnCfkPFhCXvgAQu4H5XqIXIQOpW7zpmOj7raDzMCzc8D0Y1XlBbgP0koMUK4zWQRdXQd6WsI8vqckS4Vxn2Et_0VMkA8nIT7jsin9YAfIBuXtQjaUkZTD0MIz9ExMVGvA-ayygXCzICdI9KAIsK3vYenAMuiiVrAt3g/s2048/Nick_Fans.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8KeI_OCYqfzZNQDUHnCfkPFhCXvgAQu4H5XqIXIQOpW7zpmOj7raDzMCzc8D0Y1XlBbgP0koMUK4zWQRdXQd6WsI8vqckS4Vxn2Et_0VMkA8nIT7jsin9YAfIBuXtQjaUkZTD0MIz9ExMVGvA-ayygXCzICdI9KAIsK3vYenAMuiiVrAt3g/w640-h640/Nick_Fans.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Nick Verreos with skating fans (and fans of "Project Runway" and my blog) from South Dakota (L) and Designer/Owner of The Well Dressed Skater (R)--SAP Center San Jose</i></b></div><div><br /></div>As we spent many hours in the Arena watching the competitions, I ran into several fans of figure skating and more importantly, my Figure Skating Costumes BLOG here. They all asked if I was going to do a Blog Post so...here we go:</div><div><br /><b>Let's start with some of my faves of Women's Costumes:</b><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_L2PhiOh0slA_3Zx45tLd3wgsDy2Lal1hCmADUuKudVT51udoswS92nhNToLDdk2a6mljQTnw0GRe-ocLFtfUoYcE6FaDltKI4n_l2e4Ysezg4V_hVr7j7Np0rFpK78PQZASC3gkHgz9cOg4GJ0KKRF091sADZDZl77T4050usweDE4RBlg/s2800/Isabeau_Levito_FS_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_L2PhiOh0slA_3Zx45tLd3wgsDy2Lal1hCmADUuKudVT51udoswS92nhNToLDdk2a6mljQTnw0GRe-ocLFtfUoYcE6FaDltKI4n_l2e4Ysezg4V_hVr7j7Np0rFpK78PQZASC3gkHgz9cOg4GJ0KKRF091sADZDZl77T4050usweDE4RBlg/w640-h640/Isabeau_Levito_FS_Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Isabeau Levito, Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Dulsea Si Tandra Mea Fiara (My Sweet and Tender Beast) by Catalina Caraus, Eugen Doga--</b>Isabeau took the Gold at the 2023 U.S. Nationals and she was perfection! The costume above is what she wore for her Free Skate. I loved the ombre-shaded blue design which featured a split skirt, and hints of hand-painted feathers, highlighted by gold applique and sequins throughout. The costume was modern, elegant, and looked high-end couture.</span></span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyGnOTRfsmioLw7PxqNc6kwwJ65QvdIerdm4367RGDKCDRSPYatn3Yw2EcXyGr5ltsUOq4UWJA8tI3-1S9XRrEbXrowKl4-EGkSsiRGzi93yGo2UjvXNXLNYqzr6IL46aaBvHOu5hAO9qcBiLvFd_TNmooHfprWfh5BRUp4fbsacAwMnFZPQ/s1017/Isabeau_SP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1017" data-original-width="748" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyGnOTRfsmioLw7PxqNc6kwwJ65QvdIerdm4367RGDKCDRSPYatn3Yw2EcXyGr5ltsUOq4UWJA8tI3-1S9XRrEbXrowKl4-EGkSsiRGzi93yGo2UjvXNXLNYqzr6IL46aaBvHOu5hAO9qcBiLvFd_TNmooHfprWfh5BRUp4fbsacAwMnFZPQ/w470-h640/Isabeau_SP.jpg" width="470" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Short Program to</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Una Noche Mas by Yasmin Levy--</span><span style="background-color: white;">I also loved this Spanish-inspired costume that she wore for her Short Program. As we all know, the whole black and red flamenco diva look is tried and true and is difficult to refresh, but here it was done with delicate style touches. I thought the asymmetrical neckline and hem, nude paneling, and sequined neck were quite chic and "adult" for her but my favorite details were those fluttering red petals that were delicately sewn as if falling on her.</span></span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYzC_73_xz6jcjAYg6XCDdTL0AaxozrIrOzHo2lZOX5Gs_Jnl-5bUcz_LlxYbm1Bcf46RHuZt_pkZkpErOEKxPznoUJ-Fg8rUxB4cXio3VILbqDFmsHF7_t4ZnKqnXuZtLFrQF69f2BSO3WTGems3FLB7IfLg1l53gTO8_I0WvhErSxyfjg/s1442/Bradie_SP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1442" data-original-width="1169" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtYzC_73_xz6jcjAYg6XCDdTL0AaxozrIrOzHo2lZOX5Gs_Jnl-5bUcz_LlxYbm1Bcf46RHuZt_pkZkpErOEKxPznoUJ-Fg8rUxB4cXio3VILbqDFmsHF7_t4ZnKqnXuZtLFrQF69f2BSO3WTGems3FLB7IfLg1l53gTO8_I0WvhErSxyfjg/w518-h640/Bradie_SP.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><b>Bradie Tennell Short Program to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Michigan 7 by Kirill Richter--</b>The music is a haunting piano piece and her costume was perfect for it. I loved the modern, clean lines. When Bradie came out on the ice, the black-and-yellow-ombre-dyed costume made for a stark and very chic contrast to the white ice she was skating on. I thought the silhouette was perfect for her long neck and lean figure.</span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRb9SNqa0ea50_Uj3ac6MMD6TlKgpsURUGrZ26VT0TUQqmtDdT9nFlm5CNjxwGzDiHlz5CPAXGOHGWITFP1uPSxiJxvE6A5GdTPwJGNJQxVBorenjeKWfI58286xuOncbbtn9QoK-rhjFofpEHDURWwQphnSK3x4Sw-sVTnMzawhykHrPZhQ/s2800/Bradie_Tennel_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRb9SNqa0ea50_Uj3ac6MMD6TlKgpsURUGrZ26VT0TUQqmtDdT9nFlm5CNjxwGzDiHlz5CPAXGOHGWITFP1uPSxiJxvE6A5GdTPwJGNJQxVBorenjeKWfI58286xuOncbbtn9QoK-rhjFofpEHDURWwQphnSK3x4Sw-sVTnMzawhykHrPZhQ/w640-h640/Bradie_Tennel_Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to Selections from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi--</b>For her Free Skate, Bradie wore this very pretty costume featuring blue, lavender, red, and yellow hues with sparkling crystal stones throughout, created by French company<b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/astraeecouture/?hl=en" target="_blank">Astraee Couture</a></b>. I liked how the top had what looked like lightning exploding from the stones and especially appreciated the beautiful sequined back detail.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvFioS_7ZLkJNrb_Cv6nQFYUvFAEbYw4bZeRkDFThDEpggBr5pg3wMlLSwxY4o__ggfZDuZU1yi6OpZWVj29VeFXqHdLMTZ6V3ybecvXTb-jmOP1CcSHvnEVn6AFdKWO7JtIgG2Rnm0eRMrLqH0ta5lJGJkdMRVoSvCP_CHi2o95LAFu5A2g/s2800/AmberGlenn_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvFioS_7ZLkJNrb_Cv6nQFYUvFAEbYw4bZeRkDFThDEpggBr5pg3wMlLSwxY4o__ggfZDuZU1yi6OpZWVj29VeFXqHdLMTZ6V3ybecvXTb-jmOP1CcSHvnEVn6AFdKWO7JtIgG2Rnm0eRMrLqH0ta5lJGJkdMRVoSvCP_CHi2o95LAFu5A2g/w640-h640/AmberGlenn_Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>Amber Glenn Free Skate to Without You by Ursine Vulpine and Annaca--</b>Another favorite costume from the 2023 U.S. Nationals was the one worn by Amber Glenn for her Free Skate. The design was ethereal with its delicately draped merlot red bodice, and grey-blue shaded floaty skirt. The extra details of crystals, front criss-cross straps, and wristband...as well as her braided hairstyle finished the look beautifully.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimSKsYF7AiG3HIcyVROvdkUUvDhKP7410J3pO6EgESUYe9hyAMED8KOCwvjeSGoYIIcJnDr_3O3905pQsv8Z_S1nVWdJyLruefqhZ2lrDepXWjRDgfYDIS326vy8Is3TlyHS7PABJ8zsKisxA9lIRy4Uq0hVdoXxj_vuQ2m03Ue8gEc0QPeQ/s1443/AmberSP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1443" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimSKsYF7AiG3HIcyVROvdkUUvDhKP7410J3pO6EgESUYe9hyAMED8KOCwvjeSGoYIIcJnDr_3O3905pQsv8Z_S1nVWdJyLruefqhZ2lrDepXWjRDgfYDIS326vy8Is3TlyHS7PABJ8zsKisxA9lIRy4Uq0hVdoXxj_vuQ2m03Ue8gEc0QPeQ/w518-h640/AmberSP.jpg" width="518" /></a></div><b>Short Program to </b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Hit the Road Jack (RayCharles Cover) by 2WEI Featured Artist Bri Bryant--</b>Amber looked HOT in this bodysuit design worn for her Short Program. I loved how modern and rock & roll the look was, especially with the intricate sequined "swirls" and sheer panels. This was almost something I could see in a Versace runway show; she was ready to slay the ice in this design--and with that FIERCE eyeliner and slick ponytail!</span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPjRvZnAW89y1iDar5_-Fb0a4KwBUYp-ZntCNbwNqJx0sNvjS37Kmhz2dKnexfhCf7BJIfZruauh8nMyH9nFxhgHs_p9a4RTl9_E9hzJ0AF62qifWrJMEWrQn_hZQk9x5x5tzs5n9SutNBQDzEfoynWn1Nn2redD3WvnTSRZoxjCcihNfurw/s2800/Josephine_Lee_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPjRvZnAW89y1iDar5_-Fb0a4KwBUYp-ZntCNbwNqJx0sNvjS37Kmhz2dKnexfhCf7BJIfZruauh8nMyH9nFxhgHs_p9a4RTl9_E9hzJ0AF62qifWrJMEWrQn_hZQk9x5x5tzs5n9SutNBQDzEfoynWn1Nn2redD3WvnTSRZoxjCcihNfurw/w640-h640/Josephine_Lee_Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-5JvhSblue3lV0Mu851P--RxqKlXxTXBJcCAd8rstYHtp8W_HIPgzLhkaMYNjP4HRKcEXk8ze6KpYJg7gw1_c8A6Dvp7dFZsDF9-a5e9J4iKY2Jxd-2Aw8xUc35Uu_o8qhv0J5IcX8eQxda-QouoN075wHlDzVaI52XMkAmySfvEisF4KQ/s737/Costume1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="721" data-original-width="737" height="626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT-5JvhSblue3lV0Mu851P--RxqKlXxTXBJcCAd8rstYHtp8W_HIPgzLhkaMYNjP4HRKcEXk8ze6KpYJg7gw1_c8A6Dvp7dFZsDF9-a5e9J4iKY2Jxd-2Aw8xUc35Uu_o8qhv0J5IcX8eQxda-QouoN075wHlDzVaI52XMkAmySfvEisF4KQ/w640-h626/Costume1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b>Josephine Lee Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Carmina Burana by Carl Orff--</b>I was blown away by how striking and gorgeous Josephine looked in this red costume from <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisamckinnon90210/?hl=en" target="_blank">Lisa McKinnon</a></b>. The design featured a second-skin-fitting bodice and fluttery asymmetrical skirt with STUNNING branch-like crystal applique which seemed to crawl down her torso. Oh, and yes, the open back was great too!</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcP4uj0vpnDXhM9wx4-AGDA-yV7KEw3IYPVGRWakaGP1fgXeyUcfUMHdcdqnFzuy-jqrmtuEz805d2iKRy029-9FhZMKXZgHx0OPKGAbQtkqSBY1q0ocNmEl6X6EH_xP1TgNkNBM6i9uxYIE_kQC76YHFrTyHh_R0zPk8hhi8pUu9q37rlmQ/s612/Josephine_LeeSP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcP4uj0vpnDXhM9wx4-AGDA-yV7KEw3IYPVGRWakaGP1fgXeyUcfUMHdcdqnFzuy-jqrmtuEz805d2iKRy029-9FhZMKXZgHx0OPKGAbQtkqSBY1q0ocNmEl6X6EH_xP1TgNkNBM6i9uxYIE_kQC76YHFrTyHh_R0zPk8hhi8pUu9q37rlmQ/w640-h426/Josephine_LeeSP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>Short Program to Letting Go by Saara Aalto--</b>Another beautiful design from <b>Lisa McKinnon</b> was featured in a look for Josephine's Short Program. I loved the delicate draping, soft lilac color, and sheer sequined illusion panels; it looked couture-like and perfectly gorgeous for the softly lyrical music.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwp7MGvWQ94m4iScCLLcjc2JSOS5K4oo2pogkXwNPfHNtfnOsstCUu6_nOW0iLYLZ9uyyny_KYdqkWGxdWG_nwleCw0aW4kjILIESLJRuTQfmfHTvyDM8HQWY0h2cUmAF7YNo6K8UqRTg0L5uK7t4VacfTUVGseMsjRHjntausad85WQwcUw/s1070/StarrAndrews2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="722" data-original-width="1070" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwp7MGvWQ94m4iScCLLcjc2JSOS5K4oo2pogkXwNPfHNtfnOsstCUu6_nOW0iLYLZ9uyyny_KYdqkWGxdWG_nwleCw0aW4kjILIESLJRuTQfmfHTvyDM8HQWY0h2cUmAF7YNo6K8UqRTg0L5uK7t4VacfTUVGseMsjRHjntausad85WQwcUw/w640-h432/StarrAndrews2.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUPJTc5WxmWwAm5gpyEwOAxRZA0-5GV2yo7Y03vlJjVxOC3Pl_cnIi2K6KMJ9nUlmBotEHCG97Oz3Go7ZTJVpdeLz_Ly-uu2esryKSYutqUmDU5A22__PqShhQsNxUD5-sXaVT_aecyVzwpJgDmlNo3Smm4lzrEgRIx5wo-DBt4CEtpNI5Ng/s1170/StarrA1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1016" data-original-width="1170" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUPJTc5WxmWwAm5gpyEwOAxRZA0-5GV2yo7Y03vlJjVxOC3Pl_cnIi2K6KMJ9nUlmBotEHCG97Oz3Go7ZTJVpdeLz_Ly-uu2esryKSYutqUmDU5A22__PqShhQsNxUD5-sXaVT_aecyVzwpJgDmlNo3Smm4lzrEgRIx5wo-DBt4CEtpNI5Ng/w640-h556/StarrA1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Starr Andrews Short Program to Dancing With The Devil by Demi Lovato--</b>Wearing a Custom <b>Lisa McKinnon</b> design, Starr commands attention in this fire-red bodysuit with silver sequin details. The design fit her body like a second skin and the crystal applique elongated and highlighted her silhouette as well as making her look like a fiery and devilish STAR out on the ice.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9baL4queE0aL1wipuOejX8e90er-Zm2TQRbtybieg3lP6RtpAmfAz05GsJzLN71zFXnLfjFnaso94sVV7nKWfmTMWAeekXp8Dai0rfhHJfNesFto0vNmlA-ALdmGL_hru1KEWPvkEHCNu45eYtg5rUNiiIJ8bOa-SAOGhIck9AWfrQTTw5Q/s612/StarrAndrewsFS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="408" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9baL4queE0aL1wipuOejX8e90er-Zm2TQRbtybieg3lP6RtpAmfAz05GsJzLN71zFXnLfjFnaso94sVV7nKWfmTMWAeekXp8Dai0rfhHJfNesFto0vNmlA-ALdmGL_hru1KEWPvkEHCNu45eYtg5rUNiiIJ8bOa-SAOGhIck9AWfrQTTw5Q/w426-h640/StarrAndrewsFS.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to Je Suis Malade--</b>I loved this nude-and-blue colored costume that Starr wore for her Free Skate. Once again <b>Lisa McKinnon</b> strikes costume gold with this look. The design featured a plunging neckline, sheer sleeves, and STUNNING sequin crystal details throughout the torso. The nude and blue colors were fabulous, all adding to a very high-end-looking design. If you want to pay good money for a skating costume, it should look like this!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIrX1w4H8NTxYj8j1eOMzff5XcfCUKwrGnM-B9D_IZfQZbY-2-ys_33v19ZMhXdc_etlx-LOjFzMXlVUe80BCipLrbFFN1iHlmx1VEllxO5xObV2amsrgBDQXgjVpNEOfoSLDlK-zbKqz3I9qXsQKGODNy6rgDBpIZL43UrdkDXFIep9g1UA/s2800/AvaZiegler_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIrX1w4H8NTxYj8j1eOMzff5XcfCUKwrGnM-B9D_IZfQZbY-2-ys_33v19ZMhXdc_etlx-LOjFzMXlVUe80BCipLrbFFN1iHlmx1VEllxO5xObV2amsrgBDQXgjVpNEOfoSLDlK-zbKqz3I9qXsQKGODNy6rgDBpIZL43UrdkDXFIep9g1UA/w640-h640/AvaZiegler_Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b>Ava Ziegler--</b>I wanted to add Ava Ziegler and both her costumes for her Free Skate (L) and Short Program (R). Both costumes were pretty great but I especially loved the blush-and-silver sequined look worn for her <b>Short Program to </b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Rebirth by Hi-Finesse, Natacha Atlas</b>. I thought this costume in particular gave me high fashion vibes and looked runway-ready with its blush-pink tone and that incredible "mirrored" jeweled sequin torso.</span></span><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9fNJkT5Y7NX-kJ5uRERqeRzZonron0j71dPOwyNZLWFTq6VGk3b43t9r0k0eVlmYzVRjOL5a0tGGJsjAI3KoaK6EZdg5cJ1WOP93GTcS9UWD96XEG-0v6gi9K66I8GO5517jl7a51EReOZ9jCc9IY52yOKTyMlbxMgJgFLwFL1vNAFCezQ/s2800/ElsaCheng_Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG9fNJkT5Y7NX-kJ5uRERqeRzZonron0j71dPOwyNZLWFTq6VGk3b43t9r0k0eVlmYzVRjOL5a0tGGJsjAI3KoaK6EZdg5cJ1WOP93GTcS9UWD96XEG-0v6gi9K66I8GO5517jl7a51EReOZ9jCc9IY52yOKTyMlbxMgJgFLwFL1vNAFCezQ/w640-h640/ElsaCheng_Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>Elsa Cheng Free Skate to Queen's Gambit Soundtrack--</b>Marking her senior debut at this year's Nationals, Elsa looked lovely in this costume...so much so that it made an impression on me as a spectator in the Arena and therefore, I wanted to briefly talk about it. The blue-shaded costume featured an ombre dye effect--from light at the bodice to darker at the waist and hips, a fluttery skirt, and really beautiful pearl-like crystals throughout. It was both pretty and high-end looking--a definite Senior Women's Costume for a new Senior Woman!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjGESC6VGAH1ZsFkpcvytNn8-7o0cZynnLXWMYKwVJKjrY_h_aftdbVmXCo1A67tD5cty_VCcWFdNLNttfCYKn4yKIXAwxUfHDEcRFXSkIBBy-B285ew2YGGxvMnl2YjG85o5Mwsv9dk5f0YpeyeL2_N-i46ha6pvBkM487VjVc9-bo8XfA/s612/AudreyShinFS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="420" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjGESC6VGAH1ZsFkpcvytNn8-7o0cZynnLXWMYKwVJKjrY_h_aftdbVmXCo1A67tD5cty_VCcWFdNLNttfCYKn4yKIXAwxUfHDEcRFXSkIBBy-B285ew2YGGxvMnl2YjG85o5Mwsv9dk5f0YpeyeL2_N-i46ha6pvBkM487VjVc9-bo8XfA/w440-h640/AudreyShinFS.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Audrey Shin Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Offering, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">The Giving, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Heroes by Michael W. Smith--</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">One of the prettiest costumes at the Senior Women's Finals at the 2023 U.S. Nationals was this coral and peach design worn by Audry Shin. The costume, designed and created by</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;"> <a href="https://www.thewelldressedskater.com/premierecollection" target="_blank">The Well Dressed Skater</a> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">featured a sweetheart neckline, nude illusion top-and-arms panels, and delicately gathered bust/torso. The ombre shading was so pretty along with the gorgeous crystal work.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjGESC6VGAH1ZsFkpcvytNn8-7o0cZynnLXWMYKwVJKjrY_h_aftdbVmXCo1A67tD5cty_VCcWFdNLNttfCYKn4yKIXAwxUfHDEcRFXSkIBBy-B285ew2YGGxvMnl2YjG85o5Mwsv9dk5f0YpeyeL2_N-i46ha6pvBkM487VjVc9-bo8XfA/s612/AudreyShinFS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh72xmtt9sr35zDCG6jTV1yUF671_i1AN4ctWjD4y1W01fMDZ5L4WC7Lfhi1R4q5gPdqNIRbS4q1mue0mY9bwP8fAootFB9RomqpKGW-gGVtDcC-i-KUjPNyKhn4Czw1tQumGD5nrh-QlpHShLkK5hHTPvZtWGoL681hXpDJ37olpnGHL0mPQ/s612/MichelleLeeSP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="408" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh72xmtt9sr35zDCG6jTV1yUF671_i1AN4ctWjD4y1W01fMDZ5L4WC7Lfhi1R4q5gPdqNIRbS4q1mue0mY9bwP8fAootFB9RomqpKGW-gGVtDcC-i-KUjPNyKhn4Czw1tQumGD5nrh-QlpHShLkK5hHTPvZtWGoL681hXpDJ37olpnGHL0mPQ/w426-h640/MichelleLeeSP.jpg" width="426" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaqX_uNyteqIq0RZhprnbcGkkyWfOOpjQyD-eavpsJrPRn6dWJNozj0JGSqYed82O66QzRNTAUplASSnChtBDMGAW0YG7_kkv4HotLO2S8HA2C_Lj7z_HfWDlO5S6s8vCqqsA8N5izpnuw4DKITdx3Jiz0nJyT1C-ENwg0HXDSjDhMGIB-2w/s806/Costume2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="806" data-original-width="617" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaqX_uNyteqIq0RZhprnbcGkkyWfOOpjQyD-eavpsJrPRn6dWJNozj0JGSqYed82O66QzRNTAUplASSnChtBDMGAW0YG7_kkv4HotLO2S8HA2C_Lj7z_HfWDlO5S6s8vCqqsA8N5izpnuw4DKITdx3Jiz0nJyT1C-ENwg0HXDSjDhMGIB-2w/w490-h640/Costume2.JPG" width="490" /></a></div><div><b>Michelle Lee Short Program to The Chronicles of Narnia--</b>Michelle wore this costume--designed by <b>The Well Dressed Skater</b>--for her Short Program, and once again, as a spectator of the event, I made a mental note of how much I liked it! The light lemon yellow and lilac colored costume featured a design silhouette mimicking a corset bodice, a v-neck with gathered inset, short puffy sleeves, and pretty crystal work throughout. There were obvious hints of Period-like costumes about it but also seemed fashionable at the same time. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOKn2f-oE_TfyvHZrMiy_wFQF_dbA2o0pKygWIRKFwcXM1CpH43H261miLFXMmrC9NXvdufD_MBsRWPq-EsG3A-MwbSFWwwkt6gjGio03_aysDDSd_RHk7NaqMJO-KlnOR3Sh3CMHBBSlrlOkz8DcLiMLE40wJbwbcssPnRI2uO2Vbj4D9Og/s612/GabriellaIzzoFS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOKn2f-oE_TfyvHZrMiy_wFQF_dbA2o0pKygWIRKFwcXM1CpH43H261miLFXMmrC9NXvdufD_MBsRWPq-EsG3A-MwbSFWwwkt6gjGio03_aysDDSd_RHk7NaqMJO-KlnOR3Sh3CMHBBSlrlOkz8DcLiMLE40wJbwbcssPnRI2uO2Vbj4D9Og/w640-h426/GabriellaIzzoFS.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQLpVdH-WblahpwITlPlykilPkZSrukuR8-SKE_9cDAagkDkqcz8iXytLF-XlsLBcxUUcARprFlSjcJOoYNus4Uw0f_BqCEvlvpIxVGXM5cFdlk2dt9524lwyMCchFKI28YkBBNPvDimPLYNW0Yvov_JA5EJzb1c-eK9rUUiHK15FUn5MlGA/s612/Costume3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQLpVdH-WblahpwITlPlykilPkZSrukuR8-SKE_9cDAagkDkqcz8iXytLF-XlsLBcxUUcARprFlSjcJOoYNus4Uw0f_BqCEvlvpIxVGXM5cFdlk2dt9524lwyMCchFKI28YkBBNPvDimPLYNW0Yvov_JA5EJzb1c-eK9rUUiHK15FUn5MlGA/w640-h426/Costume3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b style="font-weight: bold;">Gabriella Izzo Free Skate to</b><b> </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;">Elena & Lila by Max Richter, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;">Orlando: Memory is the Seamstress by Max Richter, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: bold;">November by Mari Samuelsen, Max Richter, Cedric Tour--</span><span style="background-color: white;">I liked Gabriella's costume above, which she wore for her Free Skate. The one-shoulder look was created by the French costume house of <b>Astraee Couture. </b>I think they did a wonderful job here, especially with the graphic and geometric-looking designs (and sequins) on the torso, which looked like abstract peacock feathers.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><b>Lastly...</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsvg0UXu2VyzXWlQMQGj1HA6F3063pH3RN_xRRdPTpnJIE8ZLXC_DiFj2yaaAtUBYung85XnQ_vosVBYytxGcYnLzA0IhBo7Xho4Bz51JmFnnIepXA7yaPKErjzFvCepTX_mmbf2G053tJFB6Qs8BArqgBOSV_O8QWyoJqdVlR5OJhEOFgXQ/s612/AlexaGasparottoFS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="408" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsvg0UXu2VyzXWlQMQGj1HA6F3063pH3RN_xRRdPTpnJIE8ZLXC_DiFj2yaaAtUBYung85XnQ_vosVBYytxGcYnLzA0IhBo7Xho4Bz51JmFnnIepXA7yaPKErjzFvCepTX_mmbf2G053tJFB6Qs8BArqgBOSV_O8QWyoJqdVlR5OJhEOFgXQ/w426-h640/AlexaGasparottoFS.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPBPJYH4z2hUQwTJSADO3QPcuRytjX2WMKyGG209f22n9tasDudyzTxRC8PVdUSSySPyYwAvc3Ae3WK_73uCxuQQDB2esTueYqx0M62tvmpcgRnw8BMHTKFtObv-Oq5cGIEdrIQgw2G3jKbckYG91M52JK7firmCTYEZZCfHexFyhZAYImwg/s612/AlexaGasporottoFS2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPBPJYH4z2hUQwTJSADO3QPcuRytjX2WMKyGG209f22n9tasDudyzTxRC8PVdUSSySPyYwAvc3Ae3WK_73uCxuQQDB2esTueYqx0M62tvmpcgRnw8BMHTKFtObv-Oq5cGIEdrIQgw2G3jKbckYG91M52JK7firmCTYEZZCfHexFyhZAYImwg/w640-h426/AlexaGasporottoFS2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I wanted to end with this costume worn by <b>Alexa Gasparotto</b>--Alexa wore this for her <b>Free Skate to Family (from Dreamgirls) by Jamie Foxx, Anika Noni Rose, Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson, and Keith Robinson</b>. The minute she stepped on the ice, I could not take my eyes off her. The costume, designed by <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/juju.designs/?hl=en" target="_blank">Juju Designs</a></b>, was very "Dreamgirls" splashy and sparkly (of course!) with its vibrant blue and ivory colors, beautiful crystals, and fringe skirt trim. The blue airbrushing was cool and so was how effective all that fringe was as she skated. Not sure if she needed that eye makeup along with the costume, but hey, maybe in this instance: "more is more" is the way to go!<br /><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>UP NEXT: THE MEN!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-57083636547732137592022-05-12T15:44:00.002-07:002022-05-12T15:47:38.996-07:00FIDM MUSEUM.....Art of Costume Design in Film Exhibition: The COSTUMES, Opening Night...RUNS UNTIL JUNE 4th!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAi1dpDOe5b8nbEog8BgCdcAxGxsCt5NfsHpvie8QXWgyADBOzuqzC83x3gY3rIezBhZZhL1n3PbUPueTF6Wen9u77ebE1EMq450vfn__G-r5ljMsje7I4_lb4CO8mX5r8p0Y1rd89vD0hwMCo1RmvUJoS3E4i8LNwOqlYUPuMHFdkRsaLA/s610/Nick_Main%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="431" data-original-width="610" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpAi1dpDOe5b8nbEog8BgCdcAxGxsCt5NfsHpvie8QXWgyADBOzuqzC83x3gY3rIezBhZZhL1n3PbUPueTF6Wen9u77ebE1EMq450vfn__G-r5ljMsje7I4_lb4CO8mX5r8p0Y1rd89vD0hwMCo1RmvUJoS3E4i8LNwOqlYUPuMHFdkRsaLA/w640-h452/Nick_Main%20(2).jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Presenting Costumes!--Nick Verreos, at the Opening Night Party for the "Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Back in March, the highly anticipated <b>"Art of Costume Design in Film"</b> Exhibition returned to the <b><a href="https://fidmmuseum.org/" target="_blank">FIDM Museum</a></b>! The Exhibition, which for over 30 years (!) has showcased motion picture costume design (traditionally to coincide with the Academy Awards) took a hiatus due to COVID last year, but this year, it was BACK! This year's exhibition features the FIVE Academy Award Nominees for Best Costume Design from the films <b>"Cruella"</b>, <b>"Cyrano"</b>, <b>"Dune"</b>, <b>"Nightmare Alley"</b>, and <b>"Westside Story"</b>, as well as costumes from 17 other films...in total 70+ costumes on display, and runs until June 4th...<br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7S8nDeIblosL3j3njqJ2ybYvPa-Z4Mi4hsESRtaC2Kacq-sU1vUfOuASJBZgYELUoi85D2wuSzZj41oTxpzcXEYae0p-x_RLti1USLL2BHsDRX3xnlHsDB8O0MFqQL-TJj3aNOy-E6fN12pEjJcJCjrPWkw9hrNA1d2-tV6A08rXjMZdI7g/s6720/IMG_3076.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4480" data-original-width="6720" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7S8nDeIblosL3j3njqJ2ybYvPa-Z4Mi4hsESRtaC2Kacq-sU1vUfOuASJBZgYELUoi85D2wuSzZj41oTxpzcXEYae0p-x_RLti1USLL2BHsDRX3xnlHsDB8O0MFqQL-TJj3aNOy-E6fN12pEjJcJCjrPWkw9hrNA1d2-tV6A08rXjMZdI7g/w640-h426/IMG_3076.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Haute Costumes--"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></div></b></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="text-align: left;">Here are photos from the fabulous exhibition, starting with the five Academy Award Best Costume Design Nominees, including the winning costumes from "Cruella" by Costume Designer Jenny Beavan:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVBzC4M39WSKPSqW56vhNP9FQjdsR6soRy7gCz3Syd1k2jGK6FWfCKDR5CfmCZWM7PsawSz0nayvVQF-K5_X9B2m98a6prFsVGd0wFCVloV5_rV_S8o0GQXfyRIWeUo1rqJueaiCIOownS7pxRar-vPhPuK9F93EwpaeIOMqxVQB7mUHjrwQ/s4032/IMG_2911.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVBzC4M39WSKPSqW56vhNP9FQjdsR6soRy7gCz3Syd1k2jGK6FWfCKDR5CfmCZWM7PsawSz0nayvVQF-K5_X9B2m98a6prFsVGd0wFCVloV5_rV_S8o0GQXfyRIWeUo1rqJueaiCIOownS7pxRar-vPhPuK9F93EwpaeIOMqxVQB7mUHjrwQ/w640-h480/IMG_2911.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><b>"Cruella", Costume Designer Jenny Beavan--The costume designer won her third Academy Award for her 1970's London Punk-inspired costumes--</b><b>"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</b></i></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJPDMll2OpCIEpUUn-_1WjW7HQpOpjFtdTRf7B8X-lQXt5JSdeoce5hGBNRrytJFQ6qX758yF_g4I4OdWGJ7Vj-9D9z-2ByBTgSGWz3hJ0PNeVjFEoK19thw4Oia_0A1vSC3WrciD0LFRiA9VqIlNRbzUw69LNdakuwTzaWAkyL2w2UuwZA/s2048/DQQH6953.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigJPDMll2OpCIEpUUn-_1WjW7HQpOpjFtdTRf7B8X-lQXt5JSdeoce5hGBNRrytJFQ6qX758yF_g4I4OdWGJ7Vj-9D9z-2ByBTgSGWz3hJ0PNeVjFEoK19thw4Oia_0A1vSC3WrciD0LFRiA9VqIlNRbzUw69LNdakuwTzaWAkyL2w2UuwZA/w640-h640/DQQH6953.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The "Fire" Dress from "Cruella", Costume Designer Jenny Beavan--This gorgeous gown was inspired by the 1955 "Tree Ball Gown"(named after client Mariette Peabody Tree) by American couturier Charles James (left photo)-- "Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcgXHrEmhsZYc7RD92LPqqqSDhgbalpDXSY22it2hP0TfzuiHFChUQNdZw80LtObj-BsutZ4tBoeijPggISMS8FzWd53NH2xG6DCC6Q0amuf6xtxH7c-u-X-YB-5fZ0_-Js9fbt3ulB2D70wNImL-UMYEP8-k4gi57JB2auwgz6D091-WDxQ/s1440/CKEC2845.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcgXHrEmhsZYc7RD92LPqqqSDhgbalpDXSY22it2hP0TfzuiHFChUQNdZw80LtObj-BsutZ4tBoeijPggISMS8FzWd53NH2xG6DCC6Q0amuf6xtxH7c-u-X-YB-5fZ0_-Js9fbt3ulB2D70wNImL-UMYEP8-k4gi57JB2auwgz6D091-WDxQ/w640-h640/CKEC2845.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>"Westside Story", Costume Designer Paul Tazewell--The yellow dress worn by actress Ariana DeBose (far left) was colored lilac in the original 1961 film. Tazewell decided to make it sun-like yellow for the remake to signify that her character "Anita" was the "Center of the Neighborhood" with everything and everybody gravitating towards her, like the sun--"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages</b></i></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWpX6Xj5_-Mxi7ogTaKxLmdYGhj22S4TqF3UuelFN4qgriLiSehNUPNqQQvfUCh5PZ4bhf5C6x-ZQZ-hU6EP60Gffgjp0a9ERv7C42XU9ilGsrmAFo3vm32C5oQDe6OxkXyWRPSlwismJRRn6a1GOWyalZiBG2SrzyjrJhDALjxjVs82ChuQ/s4032/IMG_2913.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWpX6Xj5_-Mxi7ogTaKxLmdYGhj22S4TqF3UuelFN4qgriLiSehNUPNqQQvfUCh5PZ4bhf5C6x-ZQZ-hU6EP60Gffgjp0a9ERv7C42XU9ilGsrmAFo3vm32C5oQDe6OxkXyWRPSlwismJRRn6a1GOWyalZiBG2SrzyjrJhDALjxjVs82ChuQ/w640-h480/IMG_2913.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>"Nightmare Alley", Costume Designer Luis Sequeira--The seedy Carnival world and elegant early 1940s NY city world are showcased through Sequeira's costumes. Cate Blanchett's looks were inspired by 1930s Sketchbooks that the costume designer had--"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages</b></i></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVxM_GtKzOIsAadpPWmooCcm-9QgJAO2VTUWYrIk_FRG0xzALnZLxT4Iaw7jQBYbczZJpnoVPprT4pYCtnECURu94-aq9VbLEz4qAJAIqRcyzeAaGLwoATMMv72YvoVVV0gPHF8BCGkMAHNGZpALIWW9olni3iTt_9L0dCT6qxqQwMNBObyg/s4032/IMG_2915.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVxM_GtKzOIsAadpPWmooCcm-9QgJAO2VTUWYrIk_FRG0xzALnZLxT4Iaw7jQBYbczZJpnoVPprT4pYCtnECURu94-aq9VbLEz4qAJAIqRcyzeAaGLwoATMMv72YvoVVV0gPHF8BCGkMAHNGZpALIWW9olni3iTt_9L0dCT6qxqQwMNBObyg/w480-h640/IMG_2915.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i>"Dune", Costume Designers Jacqueline West, Robert Morgan--The costumes from "Dune" were some of my FAVORITE from this past year's films. According to Jacqueline West, there are many inspirations for the film's costumes including the Medieval Times, The Templars, "Lawrence of Arabia", as well as paintings by Velasquez, Giotto, and even Spanish couturier Cristobal Balenciaga--"Art of Costume in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhve7vjxQ8_YatiAwWmofS74HC7tlzYk4tT77wTPKQwaF1i9ExrLZUiEucGAkGwOPxbErdSX4lRG6eG6DNwNu14sXYvdrXI3fKnwYvjmpO1RAvxQT18P-O3tRheGQi2Vi0Eq28NmgrutG2fCw9iOCAn5Robxzo6NEoZa0xVtQ8p3lVsLtOWzw/s2800/Dune1_Collage_Fotor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhve7vjxQ8_YatiAwWmofS74HC7tlzYk4tT77wTPKQwaF1i9ExrLZUiEucGAkGwOPxbErdSX4lRG6eG6DNwNu14sXYvdrXI3fKnwYvjmpO1RAvxQT18P-O3tRheGQi2Vi0Eq28NmgrutG2fCw9iOCAn5Robxzo6NEoZa0xVtQ8p3lVsLtOWzw/w640-h640/Dune1_Collage_Fotor.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: 700;">From "Dune"--(L to R) Bene Gesserit Reverend Mother costume worn by Charlotte Rampling, and Stillsuit worn by Timothee Chalamet--"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</span></div></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqr4WE5odbwScUofiDpujFgXE2FgldqEEANjLG9F9aBgCmbXKbLtcROe440Emm46lLC5njeafGYgZ5ewo_t27YgrHaoEq26WGRiaaZMq-XVSPMP90_eUlFlmr76AeR_4uilnVW0DlVcsDsiJahMbOdYtqqR2eHcAiaDni_uh7vJM0N1eDkcw/s2800/Dune2_Collage_Fotor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqr4WE5odbwScUofiDpujFgXE2FgldqEEANjLG9F9aBgCmbXKbLtcROe440Emm46lLC5njeafGYgZ5ewo_t27YgrHaoEq26WGRiaaZMq-XVSPMP90_eUlFlmr76AeR_4uilnVW0DlVcsDsiJahMbOdYtqqR2eHcAiaDni_uh7vJM0N1eDkcw/w640-h640/Dune2_Collage_Fotor.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i>From "Dune"--(L to R) Costumes of Lady Jessica and the Space Guild--"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJdB5mTNlWY8g0GFiHa0ZmfuZcVJWTmDta7MZ5uWmUYAg2UpSbpR-6mBqc2Tr-MCAO_Qgb1i_bmb7zQh8JnxxcXy86zuHtYkPHzbKf8noj0EJZXwld6zehWt4_-yCzj4V8YEorpp9RrzFtbL8dgqE4TwCiacTU4lCDzBVb7KA6hiVdcdzPuA/s3332/IMG_3005.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3332" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJdB5mTNlWY8g0GFiHa0ZmfuZcVJWTmDta7MZ5uWmUYAg2UpSbpR-6mBqc2Tr-MCAO_Qgb1i_bmb7zQh8JnxxcXy86zuHtYkPHzbKf8noj0EJZXwld6zehWt4_-yCzj4V8YEorpp9RrzFtbL8dgqE4TwCiacTU4lCDzBVb7KA6hiVdcdzPuA/w580-h640/IMG_3005.jpg" width="580" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>"Cyrano", Costume Designers Massimo Cantini Parrini and Jacqueline Durran--Durran designed the costumed for the leading actress (left), while Cantini Parrini did the rest of the film's costumes. According to designer Massimo Cantini Parrini, the costumes were color divided depending on their classes; the nobles were in jewel tones such as emeralds, golds, and bronzes, and burgundy...while the bourgeoisie and peasant classes were in earth tones--"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Besides the Academy Award-nominated costumes on display, as I mentioned, there are 17 other films and their respective costumes included in this exhibition--Here are some:</b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcR-tUPv1GjSLs3xz2GMuP16j3LxXT19RAFuw3STFV3_pZsqGHTFHV4RQR1qmrQnatJyr0HR9pRqdkT8VUtOb0mDfLQqQQdp__5XBr0mDOBwjFdg2r8dNVfTXlkBvKdmIBSU5EeiJ1fo6VxSP5sVN7GvNHoHcz63_KcoHQWA7pqjRLReaLUQ/s4032/IMG_2973.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcR-tUPv1GjSLs3xz2GMuP16j3LxXT19RAFuw3STFV3_pZsqGHTFHV4RQR1qmrQnatJyr0HR9pRqdkT8VUtOb0mDfLQqQQdp__5XBr0mDOBwjFdg2r8dNVfTXlkBvKdmIBSU5EeiJ1fo6VxSP5sVN7GvNHoHcz63_KcoHQWA7pqjRLReaLUQ/w480-h640/IMG_2973.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>"House of Gucci", Costume Designer Janty Yates--(L to R) Lady Gaga's "Patrizia Reggiani" and Adam Driver's "Maurizio Gucci"--"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhToAATp-7aZrATpAxJ0LtyXUoLi7L0VsgtscFw4f8z1eV6bK-HfyXwGDHhQtSFLaBGEZRP8yXBPk1huZXwpgX_E-UBhnepOwzz3xEw9RwIQIv7ydMSeVDly9SpxcoWlP5ARGJbXP2M1W9fztY3wS9QNJJEh3akx5yzXnlD7NwpYYOiB66O_A/s4032/IMG_2994.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhToAATp-7aZrATpAxJ0LtyXUoLi7L0VsgtscFw4f8z1eV6bK-HfyXwGDHhQtSFLaBGEZRP8yXBPk1huZXwpgX_E-UBhnepOwzz3xEw9RwIQIv7ydMSeVDly9SpxcoWlP5ARGJbXP2M1W9fztY3wS9QNJJEh3akx5yzXnlD7NwpYYOiB66O_A/w480-h640/IMG_2994.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b><i>"Tragedy of Macbeth", Costume Designer Mary Zophres--Zophres said that Lady Macbeth's (center front) structured silhouettes were inspired by chess pieces, and of note, the gorgeous black-and-gold star fabric on Macbeth's cape (left, back) came from the Italian fashion house of Valentino--"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzqkxyH_w5xPAOkUPBOG7u293_3p0u-HgOZnSGBXvs-SvqSHXmuqv2jOG3IYFMMwMdF5p-erplR-24xEvXPbNXFCFtJJ0lUnEoZYgqzpgzSqTeY-Q-39fgkLa0czKH-RE2NQ8iE-FJOtoaNo-XtRYotSFDYI3DzB4LMT2A434CAH-1H_hofg/s4032/IMG_2997.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzqkxyH_w5xPAOkUPBOG7u293_3p0u-HgOZnSGBXvs-SvqSHXmuqv2jOG3IYFMMwMdF5p-erplR-24xEvXPbNXFCFtJJ0lUnEoZYgqzpgzSqTeY-Q-39fgkLa0czKH-RE2NQ8iE-FJOtoaNo-XtRYotSFDYI3DzB4LMT2A434CAH-1H_hofg/w480-h640/IMG_2997.jpg" width="480" /></a></div></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>"The French Dispatch", Costume Designer Milena Canonaro--Tilda Swinton's marigold-colored caftan in the back is a favorite of mine!--"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_P0Zluv59iSlBTwshfbSim8IlUcKrElLPjJGFiJwNlWgnF3Q-Ii4ioQhL47BLxMKGQNBn2HGPQU2X7UP1055RzdU_L_KWMICM7GL5HqDZpUd3WDuHaQnWuZ1rJR5kUXG3H1a0l1wlDegzOvaVrYug48BtkRa_odh7aeR3d5uQ6TZG1H1-PA/s4032/IMG_2999.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_P0Zluv59iSlBTwshfbSim8IlUcKrElLPjJGFiJwNlWgnF3Q-Ii4ioQhL47BLxMKGQNBn2HGPQU2X7UP1055RzdU_L_KWMICM7GL5HqDZpUd3WDuHaQnWuZ1rJR5kUXG3H1a0l1wlDegzOvaVrYug48BtkRa_odh7aeR3d5uQ6TZG1H1-PA/w480-h640/IMG_2999.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>"The Eyes of Tammy Faye", Costume Designers Mitchell Travers--The red dress above was from the scene featuring the infamous Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker "Nightline" interview from 1987--"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Carter--"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhva-Uk78V54BOO1gQFZQN1G6ZtfzU_pmv2khYtGbxmkTz7XRdt4dupMmsBqvBBvl7bQeqp5-_c_1a3DBY6hoBjWEXGfMvii93PPUDPXYpFYZO1HMqlvd8W_RIHWZPeQvpOrLCiTDkHpNd8ihxjbWxXfrus3FudKTPP__cDAWf1quZJnQprIA/s3600/Spencer_Collage_Fotor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhva-Uk78V54BOO1gQFZQN1G6ZtfzU_pmv2khYtGbxmkTz7XRdt4dupMmsBqvBBvl7bQeqp5-_c_1a3DBY6hoBjWEXGfMvii93PPUDPXYpFYZO1HMqlvd8W_RIHWZPeQvpOrLCiTDkHpNd8ihxjbWxXfrus3FudKTPP__cDAWf1quZJnQprIA/w640-h480/Spencer_Collage_Fotor.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b><i>"Spencer", Costume Designer Jacqueline Durran (with some images I found of the possible inspirations and designs Princess Diana actually wore)--"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAcCOWKioKCS4unp-pUL6iBEDnqc7hnIEOiKEDCLuvoJ-sEQmz15OQPABXgAiUbmdXYWP4q88xLmfYvGRzYjTHiQlBx23zWyxSQVdHnJUr3f_Ew0XYY_SeZ44g_hgxr72EK2hXVY_NvCYG1ypq3rM8AHxjSToTVqZi3AYXO-3Dx21djcTSSQ/s4032/IMG_2979.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAcCOWKioKCS4unp-pUL6iBEDnqc7hnIEOiKEDCLuvoJ-sEQmz15OQPABXgAiUbmdXYWP4q88xLmfYvGRzYjTHiQlBx23zWyxSQVdHnJUr3f_Ew0XYY_SeZ44g_hgxr72EK2hXVY_NvCYG1ypq3rM8AHxjSToTVqZi3AYXO-3Dx21djcTSSQ/w480-h640/IMG_2979.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>"No Time To Die", Costume Designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb--The iconic James Bond tuxedo, above...this one is custom-made for daniel Craig and from Tom Ford, of course--"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></div><br /></div><div><b>Opening Night Party:</b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkASutuEAoI6C4QKuHQkTeYly4xqmNhXbcvqOeLPxe8s6xWysIYafxazYVI2npBeGcjXFDzrztKUhARtEW43PKL8R-_dpJTiUPpJwe4yvdVLbsTp3W3-VNYK2_oASrFS9jZMqSu1WYJ3KIE_Wh5xusVASt_eKI-ZHYkXq0cXmmrhVf_98j1g/s1607/GEOK2917.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1607" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkASutuEAoI6C4QKuHQkTeYly4xqmNhXbcvqOeLPxe8s6xWysIYafxazYVI2npBeGcjXFDzrztKUhARtEW43PKL8R-_dpJTiUPpJwe4yvdVLbsTp3W3-VNYK2_oASrFS9jZMqSu1WYJ3KIE_Wh5xusVASt_eKI-ZHYkXq0cXmmrhVf_98j1g/w574-h640/GEOK2917.JPG" width="574" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Nick Verreos, Co-Chair of FIDM Fashion Design--"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2bu_HwahTriUTVnt3aEahTQWIRFeN3OImq6eqnAoIp4rWCP3m2ZZpdKcbNlBSnzD7paV-fHdgFeQICB7zAospJqLK8_UeuJZjNDpEo44jIaC8ahNEBlql41Ayik0WbJqqhDNkkW1XOCXvC_4HY2uqXOxT9qfutuMShUtRXfTojyuJBmuGLg/s2448/IMG_4449.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="1632" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2bu_HwahTriUTVnt3aEahTQWIRFeN3OImq6eqnAoIp4rWCP3m2ZZpdKcbNlBSnzD7paV-fHdgFeQICB7zAospJqLK8_UeuJZjNDpEo44jIaC8ahNEBlql41Ayik0WbJqqhDNkkW1XOCXvC_4HY2uqXOxT9qfutuMShUtRXfTojyuJBmuGLg/w426-h640/IMG_4449.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>FIDM Fashion Design Co-Chairs Nick Verreos and David Paul--"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></div></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages</i></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHouvEhlk6mmvv8h07o_oXoQo6S3LevN77SpeLY8ENhcxwlML5AxfV9XaycCSbjveDltuX4GnUs99WpqkR8vZxTiqojTjQNar7fR8apz5M_BcPIsl3HvIvN9hf-kpnFjf3HKq8Y1nU1BNYxTgXu2U0Clt6RHBdL_vsv_6p-eLRHHh644InxA/s2448/IMG_4450.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="1632" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHouvEhlk6mmvv8h07o_oXoQo6S3LevN77SpeLY8ENhcxwlML5AxfV9XaycCSbjveDltuX4GnUs99WpqkR8vZxTiqojTjQNar7fR8apz5M_BcPIsl3HvIvN9hf-kpnFjf3HKq8Y1nU1BNYxTgXu2U0Clt6RHBdL_vsv_6p-eLRHHh644InxA/w426-h640/IMG_4450.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Nick Verreos and David Paul with Academy Award-nominated Costume Designer Paul Tazewell ("Westside Story")--"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></div></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages</b></i></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAbkoggIZvaP3Ce4ZmMVCf8aaBXBZlQcnuSAZFWTM20YpwJJgSqy_XAJiYFFFQR8b10Gf2hOvV7yRhr-mEKdr6-EGvB99qaggQys7BFaFd7OUmzlPuniCLwXl9R7k913Skk4Cd85raJQtASb8g9CLiOT5bisSt2D2Z8n916nFFcUnTBK07w/s2448/IMG_4451.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="1632" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAbkoggIZvaP3Ce4ZmMVCf8aaBXBZlQcnuSAZFWTM20YpwJJgSqy_XAJiYFFFQR8b10Gf2hOvV7yRhr-mEKdr6-EGvB99qaggQys7BFaFd7OUmzlPuniCLwXl9R7k913Skk4Cd85raJQtASb8g9CLiOT5bisSt2D2Z8n916nFFcUnTBK07w/w426-h640/IMG_4451.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>David Paul and Nick Verreos with Academy Award-nominated Costume Designer Jacqueline West ("Dune")--"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></div></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages</b></i></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEKDPF9ds1Wd82-eJXf6YzfyOHz2BfoUTMsUskT-Th-RrX19aDv_6fY4_fU5PWZ6S6RIg0Ip3uQckgT5MxWDeF4VSJ_S8dnwoWQztW8hPbNtf5jCM6JZe-l9SX_JQ339lqLXaqTp-eQSD4YiuYSWqMefboQqFNhCfgZkrwl6mWH5zZBC3B9w/s2448/IMG_4455.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1632" data-original-width="2448" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEKDPF9ds1Wd82-eJXf6YzfyOHz2BfoUTMsUskT-Th-RrX19aDv_6fY4_fU5PWZ6S6RIg0Ip3uQckgT5MxWDeF4VSJ_S8dnwoWQztW8hPbNtf5jCM6JZe-l9SX_JQ339lqLXaqTp-eQSD4YiuYSWqMefboQqFNhCfgZkrwl6mWH5zZBC3B9w/w640-h426/IMG_4455.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>David Paul and Nick Verreos with Academy Award-winning Costume Designer Mark Bridges (with his costumes from "Licorice Pizza" behind him)--"Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition, FIDM Museum</i></b></div></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages</i></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm0oiPEL3NZ-3IU-sCj-psygDZTvpAlU0cKnr8hAeOumMZHBD2qAm_geXpfsz_09tAAw9tMeqdXRVf2ROjFTvxlozuur53ySmY15OxJvOl1_FAlleK1zb3S1xzdebILfAIAZLxq5qg-2e8C-MuMr5PulF1RnLR-Q4ggntu6NlI0SaLVSsdEQ/s4032/IMG_E2970.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm0oiPEL3NZ-3IU-sCj-psygDZTvpAlU0cKnr8hAeOumMZHBD2qAm_geXpfsz_09tAAw9tMeqdXRVf2ROjFTvxlozuur53ySmY15OxJvOl1_FAlleK1zb3S1xzdebILfAIAZLxq5qg-2e8C-MuMr5PulF1RnLR-Q4ggntu6NlI0SaLVSsdEQ/w480-h640/IMG_E2970.HEIC" width="480" /></a></div><b>INFORMATION:</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>*<u>WHAT:</u> "Art of Costume Design in Film" Exhibition showcasing motion picture costume design</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>*<u>WHERE:</u> FIDM Museum</b></div><div><b> 919 So. Grand Avenue Los Angeles 90015</b></div><div><b> On the FIDM Campus, ground floor, entrance on the Grand Hope Park side</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>*<u>OPEN:</u> Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM-5 PM</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>*<u>ADMISSION:</u> Free</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>*<u>EXHIBIT ENDS:</u> June 4th</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>*<u>FOR MORE INFO:</u> 213-623-5821, info@fidmmuseum.org or click <a href="https://fidmmuseum.org/exhibits/art-of-costume-design-in-film" target="_blank">HERE</a></b></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-41645453227364040442022-04-20T10:36:00.000-07:002022-04-20T10:36:05.750-07:00PROJECT RUNWAY.....Season 19 Project Runway - THE FINALE: Behind The Scenes Photo Recap!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-PBqj9YIiawpqQjZFPt5Cs3KU0hDEQkjYhWPHiq8BROm8gmOy21B3LdLakZLau-pYNybX39sDYmcfmgiOoybfFD4mhhTf6h_105Dp7wbfQcrrbebQ1Cu9Sxzim11LgGttVB2gZNmpsHrxcZ8GWBhtnXiLHh_pTcoEGBUaVn2PHhlIJ5lcag/s1835/Group_Finale.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1378" data-original-width="1835" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-PBqj9YIiawpqQjZFPt5Cs3KU0hDEQkjYhWPHiq8BROm8gmOy21B3LdLakZLau-pYNybX39sDYmcfmgiOoybfFD4mhhTf6h_105Dp7wbfQcrrbebQ1Cu9Sxzim11LgGttVB2gZNmpsHrxcZ8GWBhtnXiLHh_pTcoEGBUaVn2PHhlIJ5lcag/w640-h480/Group_Finale.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Season 19 Reunion--Nick Verreos and David Paul pose with designers from Season 19 "Project Runway"--Finale of Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway, NYFW at The Shed</i></b></div><p></p><p>It's FINALE TIME!!! After 13 episodes...16 designers...and months of filming...months of designing...it's time for the FINALE of <b><a href="https://www.bravotv.com/project-runway" target="_blank">Season 19 of Bravo's "Project Runway"</a></b>! In the previous episode, the final four designers - all women (for the first time in <b>"Project Runway"</b> history!) - got to go home for several months to work on their final collections consisting of ten looks, that they would then show at <b>New York Fashion Week</b>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQTnxESVRJytMBWJ_7tUAhpf9FmKX2v5qTApWMJ-S8wt-jK9va_6OAqu_QqyEEpF6W4r8hlS3JihVCy6947fmkgulHuddbXQKgKJHr92Wa4x0FDzx64HbvBPR3jA0WwX6tEV4-ESAs1NJEOEaiQcSgn1PSZHmvbCgVbVVE4FjSNU2u72cNg/s2048/GTNZ8116.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQTnxESVRJytMBWJ_7tUAhpf9FmKX2v5qTApWMJ-S8wt-jK9va_6OAqu_QqyEEpF6W4r8hlS3JihVCy6947fmkgulHuddbXQKgKJHr92Wa4x0FDzx64HbvBPR3jA0WwX6tEV4-ESAs1NJEOEaiQcSgn1PSZHmvbCgVbVVE4FjSNU2u72cNg/w640-h640/GTNZ8116.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Finale of Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway, NYFW at The Shed</i></b></div></b><div><br /></div><div>As Consulting Producers for the show, David and I were delighted to return for the Finale, which was going to be filmed at <b><a href="https://www.hudsonyardsnewyork.com/discover/shed" target="_blank">The Shed</a></b>, an Arts & Culture space (which has also been a fashion show location for previous New York Fashion Weeks) located on <b>Hudson Yards.</b> </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkJINSbJlLjBH5WvUx1n80zX_VaSkQC6DKfBpH4c08l5nmKJhBtG5yFxlormaPfi0DmrbpSbjV4m6yJYpzZEih5ckFK5Xbc0IWcHix0xbu_8FomeQSLLDQyBN55TXutapgPOt352DdzblXWbTjzSkHtwYi46F3m7dUGXpOLLY_JYoQzTO5bQ/w640-h480/Hudson_Yards_Collage_Fotor.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Checking out The Shed at Hudson Yards, NYC</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div>Before beginning our production duties, David and I had the chance to take advantage of an afternoon and a couple of nights we had free (A MIRACLE in TV production!) so we decided to make it a "Tourist'y" Afternoon going...and Broadway Show Nights:</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbIZvsRd4yPmvmiYHFbsedwXIBSrfnWa71VwJcCPGv9-MSmEyZhBhdBJFEqrXAaflaPDyj7-2wwkeNlowFC9yboMrvV8uArg2Wn9M64ouhavzZ64bYjnqJKP3OJfXRGQHfxFNlwIU-dsJ3wLkP4MjmCUoZ3CI1kMljNDP8hP3SWTXxM5uxZw/s3600/RockefellerCenter_Collage_Fotor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogGXSHFsxmlXAoG27VGK1Lu84l82eMTfoJPYhd5XpLIvjGqWjqnkkYAP4TlIgIfE-k7gYEteuMzlt95phKVf10veoqcor-i3DWf-HiHyNTFmV7mCgSEkmio42SJxmVI5MysGNvczr60-urj-jgFbBpSDsbtYKRwcz4nPKud6C5BLqLQWEGg/s2800/Accessories_Wall_Collage_Fotor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogGXSHFsxmlXAoG27VGK1Lu84l82eMTfoJPYhd5XpLIvjGqWjqnkkYAP4TlIgIfE-k7gYEteuMzlt95phKVf10veoqcor-i3DWf-HiHyNTFmV7mCgSEkmio42SJxmVI5MysGNvczr60-urj-jgFbBpSDsbtYKRwcz4nPKud6C5BLqLQWEGg/w640-h640/Accessories_Wall_Collage_Fotor.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The "Project Runway" Finale Episode Accessory Wall--Finale of Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway, NYFW at The Shed</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>First Day in the Workroom:</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="993" height="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIhb4nNh7IVxZQqI2HLPRm4BGqsah2T2hBf5WBz35yBUcpt8k5BN9Zs0opMBmLR08gWZO0-qXVcARCsciDu-U6ZbtVVOVq2QbjfRwm4BlYjJQecQYv4ABdnU9RX2xjpthSckSwtoNSDVWgFK46agPLtfzyqYwxelKtDo7samvZ3T46SXHm0w/w640-h580/RDBU2162.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>All Smiles--Nick Verreos with Season 19 Finalists (L to R) Shantall Lacayo, Chasity Sereal, Coral Castillo, and Kristina Kharlashkina--Finale of Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway, NYFW at The Shed</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF38pxRK8uwxF0fm_l_m3Xe2tflEhuNs4vQEsOqTcGz36j1exSShmRtG_zC5vSfa4KJkTugnk7QJxfP3je6_FwjYHgWXkJp0gbyeYqjIdNeoa9p1mVVmr007QCEtuCf9RaKV5lECMMjS7I0lwDwxD0-ohnagToWSBsdGn890bRqBSHQ0nFSg/s2841/JTVK3631.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1639" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglgK8MDowdl4_9xG3HSX2ZYzvTRic29alKtHmL_8o8tKwgejOtpJ_AIvHOHvb5_jUsEUMwLs0u8081aZIvEJ72caXMCnrtDUcPp8409bEw-Ah_X_7nM4XT3dYK-4FlFFU31idDNTL0kF4HYznDG6tlqmXkoAuRCYF4FOU2a5od5dTCoQ1_kw/w562-h640/SQCJ1169.JPG" width="562" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>SHANTALL LACAYO!!!! Nick Verreos and David Paul share a selfie with Season 19 Winner Shantall Lacayo, right after her win--Finale of Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway, NYFW at The Shed</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXL3Tia4jIWU2Etp0T0bMBW0vqSXsj4RDQglSQMPuJFV74ATHlPS7NNOrjFhjCSqxwzac3o0O9zgyRnFv6Y-id5H3t80m5rJOglCkTgTgDycjVzPgg8X_98Ki3k8LCWCZpmvCL9dGPO5Js9GBSfHDjTDDh1bDoR-m_ccKoP_a1WSDell7F4g/s4032/IMG_9943.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXL3Tia4jIWU2Etp0T0bMBW0vqSXsj4RDQglSQMPuJFV74ATHlPS7NNOrjFhjCSqxwzac3o0O9zgyRnFv6Y-id5H3t80m5rJOglCkTgTgDycjVzPgg8X_98Ki3k8LCWCZpmvCL9dGPO5Js9GBSfHDjTDDh1bDoR-m_ccKoP_a1WSDell7F4g/w480-h640/IMG_9943.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Tommy and Shantall--Season 19 Winning Designer Shantall Lacayo and Special Guest Judge Tommy Hilfiger--Finale of Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway, NYFW at The Shed</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1gOPxpWEUHpG5iCdf01isTvlmZm-VEvaiqu67aZj96YPw_rN_qMbpOhHSmL4KKEfU_z1Xuc0k1r-S87Cp4rrRn_i4bayYpZhzByzA6rdS1qKOjseBX-3gUHszdyUJdyE29P_9BXZI0TpouRlTxVOvtwshOyOoaDJazruPq7GYdNwNrShG1g/s3600/Consulting_Producers-Collage_Fotor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1gOPxpWEUHpG5iCdf01isTvlmZm-VEvaiqu67aZj96YPw_rN_qMbpOhHSmL4KKEfU_z1Xuc0k1r-S87Cp4rrRn_i4bayYpZhzByzA6rdS1qKOjseBX-3gUHszdyUJdyE29P_9BXZI0TpouRlTxVOvtwshOyOoaDJazruPq7GYdNwNrShG1g/w640-h480/Consulting_Producers-Collage_Fotor.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>And...That's a Wrap! On another fabulous season of "Project Runway"! Let's hope for a Season 20!</i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-13259141634117761212022-03-29T12:11:00.001-07:002022-03-29T12:11:36.931-07:00PROJECT RUNWAY.....Season 19 Project Runway: Episode 13 "The Sky Is The Limit": Photo Recap!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpkfDVdcDy-jCky6FdcnImtbup4_OorXdHQfXdhyXKjEZFc5Ieox7fvi4RSXi8NtOTtqLvSkfHIdbKN6xuplyDtXukD_GU8RwKrH2eZKn8lSG0qiW1xDbzvKwxDYS737q-6Npk9ps2ojHTBxd_NZ6p6furk3IhrUOzV5JwxOe7v8dMKRLHKA=s1843" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1430" data-original-width="1843" height="496" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpkfDVdcDy-jCky6FdcnImtbup4_OorXdHQfXdhyXKjEZFc5Ieox7fvi4RSXi8NtOTtqLvSkfHIdbKN6xuplyDtXukD_GU8RwKrH2eZKn8lSG0qiW1xDbzvKwxDYS737q-6Npk9ps2ojHTBxd_NZ6p6furk3IhrUOzV5JwxOe7v8dMKRLHKA=w640-h496" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Model Looks--"Project Runway" Models (L to R) Mimi, Luz, DD, and Sarah Victoria in Pre-Finale Designs from (L to R) Coral Castillo, Kristina Kharlashkina, Shantall Lacayo, and Chasity Sereal--Episode 13 "The Sky Is The Limit" Bravo's Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We are almost coming to the "Fashion Finish Line" for this 19th Season of <b><a href="https://www.bravotv.com/project-runway" target="_blank">Bravo's "Project Runway"</a></b>--Now, it's time for Episode 13, titled "The Sky Is The Limit", inspired by the NYC skyline but having a deeper meaning of directing the remaining four designers (all women!) to Design Without Limits...Show Us Who You Are! </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFIzria3xo4Omg8rH7yG6vIVIMxz05P8IKqc2UFit81jvzoeQUDb6D3cc3-0iXQ2PV-g2Mzpy32ISJmVmqKkrduTMQft0VEGcCEQELAxW9Wt-XFhUlGRst0Uc_Qem3NX-04WoL71x5yv-eNBrRuaXNA37WwCAEVCeEU4REvTNLXBRJ_oV6dg=s1440" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1440" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFIzria3xo4Omg8rH7yG6vIVIMxz05P8IKqc2UFit81jvzoeQUDb6D3cc3-0iXQ2PV-g2Mzpy32ISJmVmqKkrduTMQft0VEGcCEQELAxW9Wt-XFhUlGRst0Uc_Qem3NX-04WoL71x5yv-eNBrRuaXNA37WwCAEVCeEU4REvTNLXBRJ_oV6dg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Behind The Scenes--Nick Verreos, on the "Project Runway" stage/runway setting up the Season 19 Top 4 Retrospective Looks--Episode 13 "The Sky Is The Limit" Bravo's Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">As part of the episode, as Consulting Producers, David and I were challenged to put together a "Retrospective" of each of the designer's creations from the season. We selected the looks from each designer, steam them, made them look "presentable" and place them on a rack--and some on dress forms for display...</div><p></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwr42Pccg8wdQUjHfiqjfeC_Y-M6moehQfDzLe3s0bfi_zhpk-Yo5D4EkkTOqX_qgrrtM2szB-UX_EuxRc-xyZ8MhcP5kcUHAV7rj5ADT_cpnN5swT-svbnNdQZzOEx0jR1gqHvWK1lFLueXHHJIjkZShcX9Lj6uP3IFpuxrhd7Uig7mZyhg=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwr42Pccg8wdQUjHfiqjfeC_Y-M6moehQfDzLe3s0bfi_zhpk-Yo5D4EkkTOqX_qgrrtM2szB-UX_EuxRc-xyZ8MhcP5kcUHAV7rj5ADT_cpnN5swT-svbnNdQZzOEx0jR1gqHvWK1lFLueXHHJIjkZShcX9Lj6uP3IFpuxrhd7Uig7mZyhg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Stage Couture--Designs from the season, from the top four designers, displayed on the "Project Runway" stage--Episode 13 "The Sky Is The Limit" Bravo's Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div>The reason for the special display was because the Finalists were going to each have a "walkthrough" with representatives/members of the <b>CFDA/Council of Fashion Designers of America</b>...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj49gd_BZ71_3RFdl34DtlKIsl93Iy-4cGgvymGsYIU20lZJx-BLECCXYK7TaB126lIEHzCY2G7FW6BuU1-trNcxX2vg3zgxQcmIn-n6AH4j285OsA5G-gmjABkFRDVwFiMh8Sofns9K5GvkKzstr4UQ3Kl8nO9FV6BuPuqrlaPv6WZGoAZig=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj49gd_BZ71_3RFdl34DtlKIsl93Iy-4cGgvymGsYIU20lZJx-BLECCXYK7TaB126lIEHzCY2G7FW6BuU1-trNcxX2vg3zgxQcmIn-n6AH4j285OsA5G-gmjABkFRDVwFiMh8Sofns9K5GvkKzstr4UQ3Kl8nO9FV6BuPuqrlaPv6WZGoAZig=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Best of--Designs from (Clockwise starting at the top left) Coral Castillo, Shantall Lacayo, Kristina Kharlashkina, and Chasity Sereal--Episode 13 "The Sky Is The Limit" Bravo's Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJIpMBfoVmrK0OLoNhUW_ZzzLzIEM8OQgPtotbSptuTEOls0WMn1pc3MIRgPL8-1fN0Uepzvzox3EbrOithFsbv7jH5uCGQ6XZaPkFPIYvHu8JNyFnqolHWUxmMzS2EkXhP6Hs1K4DoyCfoR3ZQs5jVgHI8dKh4ElrGq5eigwveIPUfeRrmw=s1440" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJIpMBfoVmrK0OLoNhUW_ZzzLzIEM8OQgPtotbSptuTEOls0WMn1pc3MIRgPL8-1fN0Uepzvzox3EbrOithFsbv7jH5uCGQ6XZaPkFPIYvHu8JNyFnqolHWUxmMzS2EkXhP6Hs1K4DoyCfoR3ZQs5jVgHI8dKh4ElrGq5eigwveIPUfeRrmw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Coral's Looks--Design from Season 19, from designer Coral Castillo--Episode 13 "The Sky Is The Limit" Bravo's Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOaJAMXkv_qrEBnf-HAyJSNOij335SYdF5BoRunW6X-n3lOyFBz3PLOpj7fKxJSxC9E-jx8R9pWWYJ9N2NHtYyvuERmFBiKBUGXv9NUfn4g6GP0Kr_DxRTMyUyRwJD1s2amLMnjExH3uA1nQA7mdNOtT6iODIYoW-RDk3weRMwdj9vGv2NGg=s3492" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3492" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhOaJAMXkv_qrEBnf-HAyJSNOij335SYdF5BoRunW6X-n3lOyFBz3PLOpj7fKxJSxC9E-jx8R9pWWYJ9N2NHtYyvuERmFBiKBUGXv9NUfn4g6GP0Kr_DxRTMyUyRwJD1s2amLMnjExH3uA1nQA7mdNOtT6iODIYoW-RDk3weRMwdj9vGv2NGg=w640-h494" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Chasity's Looks--Designs from Season 19, from designer Chasity Sereal--Episode 13 "The Sky Is The Limit" Bravo's Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwgbINtOG3jp2bvdXOFSkzG2t04Kg6wK1DA5MRfjRiTt-WpOt3dumnRNr--RDNOxzPIIAqob4h-k7xMGI0RHMFwPYlIhpzr3GS1DkyPeB9wk5IZejV1hykRPLDxepwHHM-js-1n1q_2OA2Knvr7B8nCCdc8FY7pR6EMOWNNGpVWFyjtkjaOg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Kristina's Looks--Designs from Season 19, from designer Kristina Kharlashkina--Episode 13 "The Sky Is The Limit" Bravo's Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Here are the individual looks that were created by the top four designers, from this "Pre-Finale" Episode:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3863" data-original-width="2766" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj2_WXxu1MgBlj7X5ln3JSNVXlm4GxMLsvctWHxAuoKYVz_07iytCmGTSZxMBmkga0tjeNzp9UIQ855qvWLaBmsfR4v5eBNjRsUadI2NKcFzOycaNw995RZq-xW0TskbPzhoxv56A5mLy9PFD995GpPBxwi_VUk0yBCtO_36_so3M2M8HIaOw=w458-h640" width="458" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Mimi Tao in design from Coral Castillo--Episode 13 "The Sky Is The Limit" Bravo's Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0BcKnDlzqRjKl6O-IqNOdyEzxNjej66nwHUNAHmoYXgGtFGAAekIow0nOWuEa2F75ZB-unKVmdG9h4wPMC9nZegsLcpcEYziWu0ERCQetDcpVnF1UeiVQNB9_5KRMzKsDMN50jvkx3iG5Ys3ItEgy4sne8zbew2ENO3EoJt6V-SVwXtte0w=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh0BcKnDlzqRjKl6O-IqNOdyEzxNjej66nwHUNAHmoYXgGtFGAAekIow0nOWuEa2F75ZB-unKVmdG9h4wPMC9nZegsLcpcEYziWu0ERCQetDcpVnF1UeiVQNB9_5KRMzKsDMN50jvkx3iG5Ys3ItEgy4sne8zbew2ENO3EoJt6V-SVwXtte0w=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIHYplMdeNDDLM5_LGKhrOkAcTnIDNU-RvL2TKYP2bdYSeaJKDf54b6juLYt3fHdFK6ph6bSfpUTsTXPulY_8Y3ZVBpm7Odf5uc7DRGWH1p9DJhB4hMhStBXu3OuxcEhvp61l9eLmT8wJYlqGEOlCdqd5ZCmTEi9bTdn6U4m9IVTrwJZdGOg=s1440" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1258" data-original-width="1440" height="560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIHYplMdeNDDLM5_LGKhrOkAcTnIDNU-RvL2TKYP2bdYSeaJKDf54b6juLYt3fHdFK6ph6bSfpUTsTXPulY_8Y3ZVBpm7Odf5uc7DRGWH1p9DJhB4hMhStBXu3OuxcEhvp61l9eLmT8wJYlqGEOlCdqd5ZCmTEi9bTdn6U4m9IVTrwJZdGOg=w640-h560" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Season 19 Creative Designs--Looks from Season 19 Top 4 designers (L to R) Shantall Lacayo, Coral Castillo, Kristina Kharlashkina, and Chasity Sereal--Episode 13 "The Sky Is The Limit" Bravo's Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-18471768735169692942022-03-09T12:29:00.000-08:002022-03-09T12:29:09.824-08:00PROJECT RUNWAY.....Season 19 Project Runway: Episode 12 Coco Rocha Photoshoot: Photo Recap!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8Ji3Sg_UgSTabn3-dXFeF98mcRAWPuTXSk7y8JbXy8tVJz1UgDHAghg4fBEDYIwwuneq0j7ob2OlFLVbfmntbM5pXh_nVb2IU3WZCVLzg7rP4dODQlb25tCNWiNq5GxU6F96RExJOKsRTfTKA4ozGC7Uc3QgNE0WpiC9rWKosPxZ9w85hMA=s1904" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="1904" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8Ji3Sg_UgSTabn3-dXFeF98mcRAWPuTXSk7y8JbXy8tVJz1UgDHAghg4fBEDYIwwuneq0j7ob2OlFLVbfmntbM5pXh_nVb2IU3WZCVLzg7rP4dODQlb25tCNWiNq5GxU6F96RExJOKsRTfTKA4ozGC7Uc3QgNE0WpiC9rWKosPxZ9w85hMA=w640-h460" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Coco Love--Nick Verreos with Supermodel and Super Muse--Episode 12 Coco Rocha Editorial Photoshoot Challenge Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway</i></b></div><p></p><p>For the 12th episode of <b><a href="https://www.bravotv.com/project-runway" target="_blank">Season 19 Bravo's "Project Runway"</a></b>, a very special guest was invited to be the Design--and Photo Muse--for the remaining designers: The fabulous Supermodel <b>Coco Rocha</b>! The challenge was an Editorial Photoshoot Challenge, so who better than to exemplify this than Designer and "Project Runway" Mentor Christian Siriano's friend and Runway Show "Closer", Miss Coco Rocha! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPuecePzaKLClsH8nqB3OFXi5TAO_SBAx2kwUXIMrn_5XA7sPQXnyaRlKOLfeI_0fBpnrnADaQwY-zlhEqMfBVm2uuxNl0PlKMDUXZTO774YaObtbQAA0RXz6tjlSMY1u9LGKN6DYLfrZnaixrnulLnSmNnDnNQhtF8yLLyEs-l8Qa2IfChw=s1080" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1079" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPuecePzaKLClsH8nqB3OFXi5TAO_SBAx2kwUXIMrn_5XA7sPQXnyaRlKOLfeI_0fBpnrnADaQwY-zlhEqMfBVm2uuxNl0PlKMDUXZTO774YaObtbQAA0RXz6tjlSMY1u9LGKN6DYLfrZnaixrnulLnSmNnDnNQhtF8yLLyEs-l8Qa2IfChw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7eV8UCSNUUZCUkE0kRjEbGEKh_ZsZuwk5Fye-6jECYJjdqR3KPhhRIoyujNPDGCOgVUWpzMnf0rMsTJbScX2zgU5guQc8uZElEEAry_EmXJ6ERDKEYOPn1QGEa57z6ccfPZmewuRZS9x9qHNAf-1Fo3s4UM1yK-fTxw6-iRrGfuubRwbNfg=s1500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg7eV8UCSNUUZCUkE0kRjEbGEKh_ZsZuwk5Fye-6jECYJjdqR3KPhhRIoyujNPDGCOgVUWpzMnf0rMsTJbScX2zgU5guQc8uZElEEAry_EmXJ6ERDKEYOPn1QGEa57z6ccfPZmewuRZS9x9qHNAf-1Fo3s4UM1yK-fTxw6-iRrGfuubRwbNfg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Christian and Coco--Designer and "Project Runway" Mentor Christian Siriano and Coco Rocha</i></b></div></b><p><b>Coco is known as a Catwalk Diva, of course, but she is also known for her incredible editorial photoshoots where she contorts herself into Couture-level body poses (just like she does on the runway!)--just the perfect canvas for this week's challenge.</b></p><p><b>Here's my Photo Recap of the episode:</b></p><p>After they found out what the Challenge was: To create an original Editorial Look for Coco Rocha to be photographed for a Fashion Shoot...the designers got to chose A PROP for their individual photo shoots. Our wonderful props and the art department had set up a ladder, fans, dumpster bucket, "crime" tape, fake plants, pallets, chair, portable street delineators...you name it, it was there:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiu95ryOn8JOuCT5PhVvj1tf41P2hg37fAJGjKBNuISlil6tosAliAr7qPb2q48FhtPRAYx2k5GLJoFzrAX5WfrlyqgpdZvN3vRFaxJP3v6YBvwtgTzCB3Vp0IT-uDgiZe2lGC8nIDTfwLKg18nF65yWhEhZJJRT6weO5a5T-FVNVR1Vy9J5A=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiu95ryOn8JOuCT5PhVvj1tf41P2hg37fAJGjKBNuISlil6tosAliAr7qPb2q48FhtPRAYx2k5GLJoFzrAX5WfrlyqgpdZvN3vRFaxJP3v6YBvwtgTzCB3Vp0IT-uDgiZe2lGC8nIDTfwLKg18nF65yWhEhZJJRT6weO5a5T-FVNVR1Vy9J5A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Props--Episode 12 Coco Rocha Editorial Photoshoot Challenge Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway</i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Workroom Photos:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>After a day of creating their Coco Rocha looks, I took some photos of the Designs-in-Progress before tomorrow's big photoshoot:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrYxnrkONQ6kDXHjJWsGQCEocbG-X8WPB4LzmItqfYY7lrI_bL11kn3E1lXL8YdFnLJ1mJiJHslmxpDQ7_63NvlK62yLDy99XQRD2PwH4NepfgZiB5mzXDTv4zuDgRXTfXXxCTBfQcMULwWhvdF1EhnyHy-C3mxiaVX9iJWkvDKJLAUHJOLw=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrYxnrkONQ6kDXHjJWsGQCEocbG-X8WPB4LzmItqfYY7lrI_bL11kn3E1lXL8YdFnLJ1mJiJHslmxpDQ7_63NvlK62yLDy99XQRD2PwH4NepfgZiB5mzXDTv4zuDgRXTfXXxCTBfQcMULwWhvdF1EhnyHy-C3mxiaVX9iJWkvDKJLAUHJOLw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Sequins and Organza--Black and red design from Chasity Sereal--Episode 12 Coco Rocha Editorial Photoshoot Challenge Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway</i></b></div></b><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja9R3dfjZPMgjYqNHXHw1z7PHeZHEg-_giDC1Wve-18cJ33o4wKs3iINC6-xLmblo7cXSyff_IFV-RcOsUq0LAjC59Q7fdq2WVgPXywCZsRVYk_iQUEohJlyhNwd45hpZJvYc86sZuCRBGtLJDlKT6pmw_kV-ZMViETz0cwTpQOJiDHdu_4A=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja9R3dfjZPMgjYqNHXHw1z7PHeZHEg-_giDC1Wve-18cJ33o4wKs3iINC6-xLmblo7cXSyff_IFV-RcOsUq0LAjC59Q7fdq2WVgPXywCZsRVYk_iQUEohJlyhNwd45hpZJvYc86sZuCRBGtLJDlKT6pmw_kV-ZMViETz0cwTpQOJiDHdu_4A=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Exaggerated Shape--Design-in-progress from Kristina Kharlashkina--Episode 12 Coco Rocha Editorial Photoshoot Challenge Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicjVpdMPgyZZMYqozQvCm5ltiyxsRvPsbj2zPQaeZZ4SMOabjfXlwikS-ljt0Pyk_mS2REbq6VNFlQlXE_gaJf6dDQO4Z0frWs7IPwtSZqYplluSBC4vwcXHue5iF3esuyudKWzzgwHcbwz0X9BeAtH9UlBNUF4utY1I41JMkRH-EvRaNz6A=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEicjVpdMPgyZZMYqozQvCm5ltiyxsRvPsbj2zPQaeZZ4SMOabjfXlwikS-ljt0Pyk_mS2REbq6VNFlQlXE_gaJf6dDQO4Z0frWs7IPwtSZqYplluSBC4vwcXHue5iF3esuyudKWzzgwHcbwz0X9BeAtH9UlBNUF4utY1I41JMkRH-EvRaNz6A=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Fabric Manipulation--Red gown from Shantall Lacayo--Episode 12 Coco Rocha Editorial Photoshoot Challenge Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEE-o7MaQUBakQ_hijRM_Lo6d5_ETSTGYGIdxq8HK3-0vCpio1i5F9oATzzYAHwx0ECrKUUKnYD0DfZLOxq_yATvojxIbGIl49GKxAxeovIIci8U6aHEdN0_id_joxxWnQd9nPNUesihnpbCa4NZ3ImcwR80UYBEfNXRgMcXtom0HSEZsH4Q=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEE-o7MaQUBakQ_hijRM_Lo6d5_ETSTGYGIdxq8HK3-0vCpio1i5F9oATzzYAHwx0ECrKUUKnYD0DfZLOxq_yATvojxIbGIl49GKxAxeovIIci8U6aHEdN0_id_joxxWnQd9nPNUesihnpbCa4NZ3ImcwR80UYBEfNXRgMcXtom0HSEZsH4Q=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Navy Column--Indigo blue shift dress and denim "overcoat" from Bones Jones--Episode 12 Coco Rocha Editorial Photoshoot Challenge Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway</i></b></div></b><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWexKDZRn0j6P9QgrUgMRvjD8Psm9nwXg4ojhgvJaCXY7TGFQP8pa4UtmH0fEwmD3Ks5p7Yilo00KopmmRfu_NlShH2a9HHfTZ-PXR1R5nFobB8uHxcyf4b3vRQf0_FCU9x5rx5bMMU_siqaz0LJte2DmsIuy5SIYro312mKhkb9ym-o73Ug=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Coco's "Dressing Room" and table for Photoshoot supplies (in case they were needed)--Episode 12 Coco Rocha Editorial Photoshoot Challenge Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway</i></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div>We filmed the episode on what was probably <b>THE HOTTEST DAY in Brooklyn/NY this past Summer</b>--in fact, it was one of the highest temperatures recorded! And not only was it hot...if you have spent time in Brooklyn/NYC during the Summer months...you also know it was HUMID and VERY NASTY! Oh, and did I mention the actual photoshoot was shot on a non-air-conditioned warehouse? Yep. And as Consulting Producers, David and I were sweating right along with everyone else. <b>It must be said, Coco was INCREDIBLE! Never complained, always professional: A class act! </b></div><div><br /></div><b>David was a fabulous "photoshoot helper" helping Coco and the designs look their best--especially the ones with dramatic back capes or trains, as we tried to do a "backstage"/behind the scenes photoshoot ourselves...</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYuTDBk3C23Koqq0uxBzW1O0bNabX_cDCc8Wtq6eGkJkFolexeF0ABfZLK3Qh8gdwoPRdgeS-6IL9WkER85S4kzMsorMx6xlnceQS1ww1LwnSwr5UZyuoalvUCHL5yj83wuIM8rZVQ2PEEb9_M353Ah3nTR8Npb2fBEzgjDCax0SqJZH6vVg=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjYuTDBk3C23Koqq0uxBzW1O0bNabX_cDCc8Wtq6eGkJkFolexeF0ABfZLK3Qh8gdwoPRdgeS-6IL9WkER85S4kzMsorMx6xlnceQS1ww1LwnSwr5UZyuoalvUCHL5yj83wuIM8rZVQ2PEEb9_M353Ah3nTR8Npb2fBEzgjDCax0SqJZH6vVg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHyaZmAqRMDkHvj42fhSKW4Hl0eWmsm4PmkGYHyjQCtiPUcaSngPeg9hlDy9ShbrHp64HcZh4w-OqDNnpsNX2hyDibDuKIeFd356E2WGqGw_k2bdzLjjsKJrcdDUhWjcLpakKHR72bSdrpdd6ATvnwA_j-ZHVimrya6WwA-8SJU3kh9iqs4g=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjHyaZmAqRMDkHvj42fhSKW4Hl0eWmsm4PmkGYHyjQCtiPUcaSngPeg9hlDy9ShbrHp64HcZh4w-OqDNnpsNX2hyDibDuKIeFd356E2WGqGw_k2bdzLjjsKJrcdDUhWjcLpakKHR72bSdrpdd6ATvnwA_j-ZHVimrya6WwA-8SJU3kh9iqs4g=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Coco X Coral--Coco Rocha in a yellow gown from Coral Castillo--Episode 12 Coco Rocha Editorial Photoshoot Challenge Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway</i></b></div></b><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhptJ_JOxvEdqy2JimSLodxEkZEh8S1_MUWlJhmiHydfFtX10T3xNrKsMuL9ialJdyglNyIImCsb8bPZHYCD4j0Is5yQZLEeJ5c166ciUm72mHTFGrEACHvEi-PbjqdZlM1A0IEHxkYsNTWdqA5gYiMW8-YdTkRef7FgJ4R-dRxuX4z1QnpeA=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhptJ_JOxvEdqy2JimSLodxEkZEh8S1_MUWlJhmiHydfFtX10T3xNrKsMuL9ialJdyglNyIImCsb8bPZHYCD4j0Is5yQZLEeJ5c166ciUm72mHTFGrEACHvEi-PbjqdZlM1A0IEHxkYsNTWdqA5gYiMW8-YdTkRef7FgJ4R-dRxuX4z1QnpeA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Coco X Shantall--Coco Rocha in a red gown from Shantall Lacayo--Episode 12 Coco Rocha Editorial Photoshoot Challenge Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh57cAp3XgBNjVJmGQHgh5obUsaFBXOP6icXwHN4oNb3sIcc1GL8aA03pS9KfW4ZRkV-0CYs7nwN3I5dq9yZ5xQ1jc_l8k2ztOSLbT5YIVLlLeVxAXjDZMvYM1C_3kWrSYEW6yu4CQZ-GO5T6vINdo6AmReDJkLjy7H1mR2JBLcc7BvNEEehw=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh57cAp3XgBNjVJmGQHgh5obUsaFBXOP6icXwHN4oNb3sIcc1GL8aA03pS9KfW4ZRkV-0CYs7nwN3I5dq9yZ5xQ1jc_l8k2ztOSLbT5YIVLlLeVxAXjDZMvYM1C_3kWrSYEW6yu4CQZ-GO5T6vINdo6AmReDJkLjy7H1mR2JBLcc7BvNEEehw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Coco X Chasity--Coco Rocha in one-shoulder gown from Chasity Sereal--Episode 12 Coco Rocha Editorial Photoshoot Challenge Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMUyr5RtuJ7ffGGiB8PpSm3OsuBnxyjVzu5JV3TGJDSc7HQ9DmtCAIldImzZrhvW-kaRdsE712r__khvcCuKKiku19nqw23yEa6w6LDfucO668mh-1Bsfun1f9Jw2VNjncNCLaRm50jhy0iHIW6_XuXLhXJx2nKeFWB9J9kuwid_mdJpi3TQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Following the photoshoot, we put the designs on dress forms and brought them back to the "Project Runway" Workroom, to wait until we had to subsequently bring them out to the "Runway" stage for the Judging--Episode 12 Coco Rocha Editorial Photoshoot Challenge Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>The Final Photos from the Shoot/Challenge:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhT0gf4fPnnzBFaQQSaLdCqLJuN0XAZG67vZWJLZrjgMLkwm-rfQDCARLn6t4keP8RMzcTzIXws6fVf213oBi2mYnZTfWeMpKWgEbIJzwLmdPthAqykew3qewFatS3YvzBJ1DMZXEGGS0lihTdAZz1mMNHeYpDCayCIHkPI2hFxolJDaiEluA=s1463" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1463" data-original-width="1098" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhT0gf4fPnnzBFaQQSaLdCqLJuN0XAZG67vZWJLZrjgMLkwm-rfQDCARLn6t4keP8RMzcTzIXws6fVf213oBi2mYnZTfWeMpKWgEbIJzwLmdPthAqykew3qewFatS3YvzBJ1DMZXEGGS0lihTdAZz1mMNHeYpDCayCIHkPI2hFxolJDaiEluA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The Winning Look/Photo: Coco Rocha in design from Shantall Lacayo--Episode 12 Coco Rocha Editorial Photoshoot Challenge Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway</i></b></div></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Photo by William Richards</i></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdjRCkhAOBygXHXFbxJFmslj9Yh9jW284uDM-Dfni1AZPG9Tg91e2V47h_Q2k66s3vK3yCCwmI4X9p4hOeIT213-wau4ANJ5cMqdRxx8BGvFgRlZqAd2y0AZxpmcS7yWXeKOVSYql4AZb_XY0eAOaaotOAUSsXL2qiDxmkUSuBqzrwOB6Ttg=s1459" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1459" data-original-width="1158" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdjRCkhAOBygXHXFbxJFmslj9Yh9jW284uDM-Dfni1AZPG9Tg91e2V47h_Q2k66s3vK3yCCwmI4X9p4hOeIT213-wau4ANJ5cMqdRxx8BGvFgRlZqAd2y0AZxpmcS7yWXeKOVSYql4AZb_XY0eAOaaotOAUSsXL2qiDxmkUSuBqzrwOB6Ttg=w508-h640" width="508" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Coco Rocha in design from Coral Castillo--Episode 12 Coco Rocha Editorial Photoshoot Challenge Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Photo by William Richards</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgENgeE9kHPSlXf51lSuU47ab-W0Q1HCDOVVjoAbvXF0gkVFLeGMdhAy4GdlQWhLYoTTVe3YV4fmXX1_Tj0JPPWUQvZnDHl5dcq-f9_BzTIR7TFkP3Yq_FbY2c9xr0asbZYMaDxH-jUtXFjPn_FnCitP40d9Kqe-ooIT_Nz_gbTEd5cB7khUg=s1567" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1567" data-original-width="1165" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgENgeE9kHPSlXf51lSuU47ab-W0Q1HCDOVVjoAbvXF0gkVFLeGMdhAy4GdlQWhLYoTTVe3YV4fmXX1_Tj0JPPWUQvZnDHl5dcq-f9_BzTIR7TFkP3Yq_FbY2c9xr0asbZYMaDxH-jUtXFjPn_FnCitP40d9Kqe-ooIT_Nz_gbTEd5cB7khUg=w476-h640" width="476" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Coco Rocha in design from Kristina Kharlashkina--Episode 12 Coco Rocha Editorial Photoshoot Challenge Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Photo by William Richards</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1318" data-original-width="1792" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhndUnkRVbN6nLjjgp9Fu_tKYhlWD1MKXJcq0Wa3sTdU4Pofp2I44o6ZO5zULfseupsRpngfOyYugIDjwfTk_g-GlIeNrzF2-4MamORJVG7rbEwSYHxp7aMNDuVv7mdLwttiAat3uVV66ADKf15CYwJWkSyFJ87KxHPnWCkdJnoAT38Nbd-oQ=w640-h470" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Haute Hair--Models (L to R) Dariana, Jessica, and Roberta in designs from (L to R) Kristina Kharlashkina, Chasity Sereal, and Shantall Lacayo--Episode 11 "Haute Hair" Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway</i></b></div><p></p><p><b>Haute Hair</b>...That's the theme for the 11th episode of <b><a href="https://www.bravotv.com/project-runway" target="_blank">Season 19 Bravo's "Project Runway"</a></b>. For this week's challenge, young up-and-coming stylists from the <b>TRESemme Future Stylists Fund</b> - a fund created for advancing Black Women in the Haircare Industry - were invited to help create fabulous runway-and-editorial worthy hairstyles inspired by the fashion designs (and vice versa)...Some of the hairstyles eventually created with the fashion included Bantu knots, creative braids, finger waves, and afro puffs.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr3mSnAraPNrMnZfuB8piBMHk5o6y97AX-STzQm4vDBHt45wA7XZOdc6A_oFzmernYM4n9xG11zu1THsBhj6ij1k8sAquweZ_kE44Xcl2O-IregEYQNmzvpoTsGaHHWw2RWhFV0m6kmzSAA7Fe6rHMDZsE5Ybzr2Qv4IS7bwz40Q6Y-mxGfw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhr3mSnAraPNrMnZfuB8piBMHk5o6y97AX-STzQm4vDBHt45wA7XZOdc6A_oFzmernYM4n9xG11zu1THsBhj6ij1k8sAquweZ_kE44Xcl2O-IregEYQNmzvpoTsGaHHWw2RWhFV0m6kmzSAA7Fe6rHMDZsE5Ybzr2Qv4IS7bwz40Q6Y-mxGfw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>"Project Runway" Judge Elaine Welteroth and Designer and Mentor Christian Siriano with TRESemme Future Stylists, and Models--</i></b><b style="text-align: center;"><i>Episode 11 "Haute Hair" Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway</i></b></div></b><p></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2SwInr5afRilNONLsCbd-t4fhnZXkrKZB_gFniGib_qZcq5c84vRh8Hqd1BA0tbK8OXuqOGjvi8sq3-vfwvpogTykPnDp7H-TYF1XymL2NCVysv0JLp_TAr9pmQEHq9uML5rT12su3rs20L3f3JWGs3mBOKEsbwBkjMZtC9UaMxZy-i2kLg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>The Winning Design--Model Jessica in a gown by Chasity Sereal--Episode 11 "Haute Hair" Season 19 Bravo's Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpyN0fLQ70dLKwFE3w0lgWxxn0vgKAD3JRDo7fLxjpeeUthM-DOmji7tMpTXsxUAHLbI0HGn0PXn_M8I25g-thkCiaBfyWqYVJp9B7hsBpVD_j_ircH6uMpz8oZGlCv8vVGkaifHSZxobaL5aIWH1uQ1GaHq6xxSkvX34N8jDfwH6A1Qa0eg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpyN0fLQ70dLKwFE3w0lgWxxn0vgKAD3JRDo7fLxjpeeUthM-DOmji7tMpTXsxUAHLbI0HGn0PXn_M8I25g-thkCiaBfyWqYVJp9B7hsBpVD_j_ircH6uMpz8oZGlCv8vVGkaifHSZxobaL5aIWH1uQ1GaHq6xxSkvX34N8jDfwH6A1Qa0eg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Model Dariana in a black-and-white striped Asymmetrical Coat, Bikini Top, and Palazzo Pants from Kristina Kharlashkina--Episode 11 "Haute Hair" Bravo's Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisgCRsJifX0FzjfuoLE_Zx95r-sJZClXutNOX6_P5h7JDfky2MYTR_F3NUB4xteKns_kr-WOpBOxPpZKP0C7V70WimF1WLWEThr7kLW9ShV_fNg8Ecag9nLLNNb1YymP6S6oFxgIWaW3YjXa3UhE-GlJ3tLi6fDs4ZqnGG0XaDMMtfntAA6Q=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Model Cassandra in black Crocodile-embossed Leather Jacket, Crochet-and-Macrame Detailed Skirt from Coral Castillo--Episode 11 "Haute Hair" Bravo's Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1kR_1mMQJPYVZKGoJBCKNT954uKY3RJdsRBpHwPdq7oIqC55wnBnkAx_jIFFCscNFuWkLwvwcd5mDDdy6Du_hyR6CPKD-63xoeNvNzFTfrrH0Oi5Fio1B9ZEx8ekKplYTdnyq9SzVBWz80nviZvUbtPD7esES-zzSLbafbzXD3tnW6_z_Wg=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1kR_1mMQJPYVZKGoJBCKNT954uKY3RJdsRBpHwPdq7oIqC55wnBnkAx_jIFFCscNFuWkLwvwcd5mDDdy6Du_hyR6CPKD-63xoeNvNzFTfrrH0Oi5Fio1B9ZEx8ekKplYTdnyq9SzVBWz80nviZvUbtPD7esES-zzSLbafbzXD3tnW6_z_Wg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Model DD in blood-red satin design featuring Gathered "Sari"-style Wrap, Top and Skirt from Bones Jones--Episode 11 "Haute Hair" Bravo's Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaNArcsVF8Adrn8URnlJbgrMIj4wBLgCJ2FQKakTxB1VWwSwF4BzHO2o5Z4J1P0M8hKfZ3Uz08kb-4qGTHu9yIJjy69MWRq_G_E8Pq_JqZmi5LSRYup6I6bC4ovUL-JDgP9HN8V4rYskSRpH8n9FGvo83WDjeejeHPMiKoPUimWLvdOUC_ag=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgaNArcsVF8Adrn8URnlJbgrMIj4wBLgCJ2FQKakTxB1VWwSwF4BzHO2o5Z4J1P0M8hKfZ3Uz08kb-4qGTHu9yIJjy69MWRq_G_E8Pq_JqZmi5LSRYup6I6bC4ovUL-JDgP9HN8V4rYskSRpH8n9FGvo83WDjeejeHPMiKoPUimWLvdOUC_ag=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Model Yuen in Design of Strapless Scuba Jumpsuit with Yellow-and-Iridescent Plastic Details and "Patchwork" Nylon Plastic Raincoat from Aaron Michael--Episode 11 "Haute Hair" Bravo's Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1UtKN2iEiP8M9mE3H0KbB--8S0oVb57y4Owbux4iWhycOIxzB5VugL_Po_W750P5grNPVlWwF_ILHYE3qTpVvJ0n4U6jr2l1IPQNGjVDFRekrRng-nWG9joDJ5FOelHMf1PAjIMLnuOiGLZJLPYJuKjp81-rPuJ8jATFxJg6dzl4VN69ozA=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg1UtKN2iEiP8M9mE3H0KbB--8S0oVb57y4Owbux4iWhycOIxzB5VugL_Po_W750P5grNPVlWwF_ILHYE3qTpVvJ0n4U6jr2l1IPQNGjVDFRekrRng-nWG9joDJ5FOelHMf1PAjIMLnuOiGLZJLPYJuKjp81-rPuJ8jATFxJg6dzl4VN69ozA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Special Guest Judge Model Precious Lee, with "Project Runway" Judges Elaine Welteroth, Nina Garcia and Brandon Maxwell--Episode 11 "Haute Hair" Bravo's Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPfd96REgchRj6ydsFqWU_1itzatbEO0S7XrvlPKacbIrO0VXx4uHHZbFuF0ZpRDphgl1vho2Q9T_CrocxRO2pM_QdPtqpiGgNdMtoDjPwD26FsS3Kn_adrCcPnqQHyv-e6PqQiVhRg1hMgi7P3HLsJzyOOYuUQ25vujEodsgwnaeieZ4k3w=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPfd96REgchRj6ydsFqWU_1itzatbEO0S7XrvlPKacbIrO0VXx4uHHZbFuF0ZpRDphgl1vho2Q9T_CrocxRO2pM_QdPtqpiGgNdMtoDjPwD26FsS3Kn_adrCcPnqQHyv-e6PqQiVhRg1hMgi7P3HLsJzyOOYuUQ25vujEodsgwnaeieZ4k3w=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Designers and Muses--Designer Chasity Sereal with model Jessica, and designer Shantall Lacayo with model Roberta--Episode 11 "Haute Hair" Bravo's Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-12458385902750012512022-02-23T11:58:00.000-08:002022-02-23T11:58:43.749-08:00PROJECT RUNWAY.....Season 19 Project Runway: Episode 10 Real Housewives Challenge: Photo Recap!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhybwQRAw5WWsVxzZJR1MBuLLRze5hCSCEClO8vmTUWCdypIOukaJ7OrgXcgoC2Y0UIqeTcbDdzdDkL4mFFrBbROmGGMWFxL8OtXbpxEsWOm84pnlvnIzDuwAZlBrxNYo1OMtIrV62_ny_EiITkLQ70eZshmylEs-VEM4AFeRmJs6CfOIsRAw=s1741" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1266" data-original-width="1741" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhybwQRAw5WWsVxzZJR1MBuLLRze5hCSCEClO8vmTUWCdypIOukaJ7OrgXcgoC2Y0UIqeTcbDdzdDkL4mFFrBbROmGGMWFxL8OtXbpxEsWOm84pnlvnIzDuwAZlBrxNYo1OMtIrV62_ny_EiITkLQ70eZshmylEs-VEM4AFeRmJs6CfOIsRAw=w640-h466" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Glam Housewives--(L to R) Luann de Lesseps (Real Housewives of New York City), Gizelle Bryant (Real Housewives of Potomac), Dr. Wendy Osefo (Real Housewives of Potomac) in designs from (L to R) Shantall Lacayo, Aaron Michael and Kristina Kharlashkina--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge</i></b></div><p></p><p>For the 10th Episode of <b><a href="https://www.bravotv.com/project-runway" target="_blank">Season 19 Bravo's "Project Runway"</a></b>, the challenge was the "Real Client" Challenge--where the designers have to work with "real" clients (as opposed to designing for their models) and create an original design. This time, their clients were some of the fabulous women of the <b><a href="https://www.bravotv.com/project-runway/season-19/episode-10/the-housewives" target="_blank">"Real Housewives"</a></b> franchise...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheVy1qz88n0k71PObM--vQbgf3gOPJYGjxsN7nOABOL3hhC2edy_4GG85SZZ9ycR-zuUTnFnPKdD-CTcHKGAMYr_6mcotvUBBIiNM_2YO2kS1FIYCTfAz66ZuTpg4jzXCm8WG8VlKgW_aOTAg4ry-xcneNZG18a1Slq4r31q080CHvRVv4_w=s2800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheVy1qz88n0k71PObM--vQbgf3gOPJYGjxsN7nOABOL3hhC2edy_4GG85SZZ9ycR-zuUTnFnPKdD-CTcHKGAMYr_6mcotvUBBIiNM_2YO2kS1FIYCTfAz66ZuTpg4jzXCm8WG8VlKgW_aOTAg4ry-xcneNZG18a1Slq4r31q080CHvRVv4_w=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiErsHMkd0T57Zv5dECkVzKjj24uT1TSselIhIg_ylJHcEfpmbzDVeg9Qu-zA0pTGStZO44N0Wah6WbT4Bm6BWmcQSj7-KvRSVbZXzQGYtNZCWUJSG8EhHcN-aUlYCiTxvWV8c_bwUW6fOuPCSGCEZnVNl-hUpnWmXgvcxP5joLNVyaN-RmIQ=s2800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiErsHMkd0T57Zv5dECkVzKjj24uT1TSselIhIg_ylJHcEfpmbzDVeg9Qu-zA0pTGStZO44N0Wah6WbT4Bm6BWmcQSj7-KvRSVbZXzQGYtNZCWUJSG8EhHcN-aUlYCiTxvWV8c_bwUW6fOuPCSGCEZnVNl-hUpnWmXgvcxP5joLNVyaN-RmIQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b><i>Real Fabulous Clients--Mentor Christian Siriano introduces the "Real Housewives" clients to the "Project Runway" Designers--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">They were <b>Gina Kirschenheiter</b> and <b>Shannon Beador</b> of <i>"The Real Housewives of Orange County"</i>, <b>Gizelle Bryant</b>, <b>Dr. Wendy Osefo</b>, and "Grande Dame" <b>Karen Huger</b> of <i>"The Real Housewives of Potomac"</i>, and <b>Leah McSweeney</b> and <b>Luann de Lesseps</b> from <i>"The Real Housewives of New York City"</i>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVoOQDtZxsZM9AgROr9Hl27GVZR6Go_PGQL3jDn2qHpiLGl_H3YrZvHcsutJ61bpwPpka2csxTE6bLvF8RbpbO2_Fye4muQH_LMQu8kR-9_Uc5jP676nBa9VcFPPYH1HXcKhSZjFrDUp01CBW6ns7Yls69xqln_F7zcSvhQyle_fXyVyp2hg=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVoOQDtZxsZM9AgROr9Hl27GVZR6Go_PGQL3jDn2qHpiLGl_H3YrZvHcsutJ61bpwPpka2csxTE6bLvF8RbpbO2_Fye4muQH_LMQu8kR-9_Uc5jP676nBa9VcFPPYH1HXcKhSZjFrDUp01CBW6ns7Yls69xqln_F7zcSvhQyle_fXyVyp2hg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>(L to R) Design for Dr. Wendy Osefo from Kristina Kharlashkina, design for Luann de Lesseps from Shantall Lacayo--Bravo's Project Runway Episode 10 "Real Housewives" Challenge</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhamA-GQyjAmRw8lKz8aO38mP6QEOLcVAk6Ok_rvRQR1KfR6lt-Tygov9BE65y38QGjIM2sIJn05bjmfqbLux5p6mWnDr8hh2x_Io44RaOyOZ6auxUXBupKrljodDhWijQkDWa88LuqAi5fTdXIzEulfpsW5hBDMBe12eQbnlSYrMr0YYWAAw=s2048" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjVyeXZd7X63RBmz8uGCOFsEWkuqslzb-prkT0Q9sYh0d5KC1M68er9IQgr_hmM8hgW7cArpUy8lMUtD30Jge6vh2PKNUAQ0QuxaWLxNdMjpx03XuWoC9N6Cbwx2o04fQzWLlI096eIJH-Ih19LI8e2IPJDDSQ5qevuytJxGkmpXA4ytoByw=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjVyeXZd7X63RBmz8uGCOFsEWkuqslzb-prkT0Q9sYh0d5KC1M68er9IQgr_hmM8hgW7cArpUy8lMUtD30Jge6vh2PKNUAQ0QuxaWLxNdMjpx03XuWoC9N6Cbwx2o04fQzWLlI096eIJH-Ih19LI8e2IPJDDSQ5qevuytJxGkmpXA4ytoByw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Costume Pairs--(L to R) Ashley Cain-Gribble and Timothy LeDuc of the USA and Wenjing Sui and Cong Han of China--Beijing 2022 Olympics Pairs Figure Skating Competitions</i></b></div><p></p><p>Completing my <b>Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Figure Skating Costumes</b> RECAP "Ice Style" BLOG, it is now time to discuss the final discipline and competition, the <b>PAIRS</b>! If you missed my others...</p><p>Click <b><a href="http://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2022/02/ice-stylebeijing-olympics-2022-figure.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for the MEN...Click <b><a href="http://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2022/02/ice-stylebeijing-olympics-2022-figure_15.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for the ICE DANCE...and Click <b><a href="http://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2022/02/ice-stylebeijing-olympics-2022-figure_19.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for the WOMEN!</p><p><b>Let's begin with the Gold medalists from CHINA:</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNlQpqswrAVzVHNbal04oauWuo82rTAj-3wXBlt9mT01EvqUg8b60joRQV4Li94bGZvHAfP5no64estgABpl523h_1fl6vxPeW86LA_SZZaboyblCX5Yg_7aMfdBAQ4JHXrsDbZR89hUoNs4xqpcovZDEDa0HxCEfqJDI69UaGq934emnRUQ=s1279" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="842" data-original-width="1279" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNlQpqswrAVzVHNbal04oauWuo82rTAj-3wXBlt9mT01EvqUg8b60joRQV4Li94bGZvHAfP5no64estgABpl523h_1fl6vxPeW86LA_SZZaboyblCX5Yg_7aMfdBAQ4JHXrsDbZR89hUoNs4xqpcovZDEDa0HxCEfqJDI69UaGq934emnRUQ=w640-h422" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4FwXms8RkLxQyA7oBD5BiDvjZrOyoFinC5T-4cZ7lHjyOhKuzDcFwfbMpmJIzEYd3EFZAJM6JLyoAJYHVE5Yemhkd23pDWmu7ioHfEOuY842J5sp1EZfvqOZiy32jlThyGgN8GuEuG4EIS9VynIoelCh4rF2kowCQIrmroBj_UWn-6sMM5w=s1321" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1321" data-original-width="959" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi4FwXms8RkLxQyA7oBD5BiDvjZrOyoFinC5T-4cZ7lHjyOhKuzDcFwfbMpmJIzEYd3EFZAJM6JLyoAJYHVE5Yemhkd23pDWmu7ioHfEOuY842J5sp1EZfvqOZiy32jlThyGgN8GuEuG4EIS9VynIoelCh4rF2kowCQIrmroBj_UWn-6sMM5w=w464-h640" width="464" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNTdfGqNJ-c-09OPcDEWHlUvH5-QeDJ5AuZWGvFXFLTIjZCt00Wq49KCJmXr8Fwp146Op4a4K5OkF9OgHaZXEwFMuqA9hr-BdEOZK1hNYYHGD6FPIPAmuBjJ4t7KYnggNif66sA7rAcUBeQ2QX7Kj7ONLaaXILzwiQsR5bH2y9o9foL2Ho0A=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgNTdfGqNJ-c-09OPcDEWHlUvH5-QeDJ5AuZWGvFXFLTIjZCt00Wq49KCJmXr8Fwp146Op4a4K5OkF9OgHaZXEwFMuqA9hr-BdEOZK1hNYYHGD6FPIPAmuBjJ4t7KYnggNif66sA7rAcUBeQ2QX7Kj7ONLaaXILzwiQsR5bH2y9o9foL2Ho0A=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b>Wenjing Sui and Cong Han CHINA Short Program--</b>Skating to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Mission Impossible 2 Orchestra Suite: Part 1 by Hans Zimmer--</b>a Flamenco style music--they wore these FABULOSO costumes seen above. The designs looked luxe, elegant, and obviously inspired by the Spanish Flamenco-style music. Wenjing's black costume had intricate silver sequin applique and a nude illusion "plunging" front neckline as well as "open" back. But it was Cong Han who was THE STAR here in his Matador-inspired look of beaded cropped Toreador jacket, skin-tight black pants, and white shirt. <i>Ole!</i></span></span><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9.75 </b> </span></span><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgy8myhuH4F4ugDdpSxEcf-a0W9BC6W0Qt7vSi1pq0fefqBKfH1aJ35ZpMIgK9AqG19s85jElm0Va975irsohUj1ylcLTl2sCz8eYeNXCkQEuSc1kHUf7S1n-_6IGPhk33-AzrZ2hxhN1hvgqI8Wb3jOpy1O9HwMWYQLUiZ7LFTAGRHgZMOQA=s840" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="840" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgy8myhuH4F4ugDdpSxEcf-a0W9BC6W0Qt7vSi1pq0fefqBKfH1aJ35ZpMIgK9AqG19s85jElm0Va975irsohUj1ylcLTl2sCz8eYeNXCkQEuSc1kHUf7S1n-_6IGPhk33-AzrZ2hxhN1hvgqI8Wb3jOpy1O9HwMWYQLUiZ7LFTAGRHgZMOQA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrnZOpqJlHbTXDlV6lE7axIENfMHKCCl3kaWWTeYvcvSb8wCz5MQosHocT9oMchzuJe9rR_Y3fYa0UOveuSpso0M3_IybSBe8CFKRFQHDQWCf9BA3UFreLXl9Vk8r9UfZsL2-nOdYRUAjPDYhs79Sm7WCTpDu1KNzcnFpNswGn4fSynw7Nmg=s999" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="776" data-original-width="999" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrnZOpqJlHbTXDlV6lE7axIENfMHKCCl3kaWWTeYvcvSb8wCz5MQosHocT9oMchzuJe9rR_Y3fYa0UOveuSpso0M3_IybSBe8CFKRFQHDQWCf9BA3UFreLXl9Vk8r9UfZsL2-nOdYRUAjPDYhs79Sm7WCTpDu1KNzcnFpNswGn4fSynw7Nmg=w640-h498" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Bridge Over Troubled Water by Paul Simon, performed by Lina Eder, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Bridge Over Troubled Water by Paul Simon, performed by John Legend--</span><span style="background-color: white;">For their Gold medal-winning Free Skate, they went more delicate, soft, and pretty when it came to their costumes, very appropriate looks to go with the music. I thought they looked just the way a traditional Olympic Pairs skating duo should look...to win a Gold. She wore a stunningly beaded silver and white costume with an ombre-dyed blue overskirt that perfectly matched the "Beijing 2022" blue boards in the background. He contrasted her look with a deep midnight blue outfit featuring a delicately sequined shirt.</span></span></div><div><b>9.25</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiM4WeUeJ8goXabBKGbMxRU-Vo0atJ3HiK3RDzszfflRLyDZstC92hgo4hupwn8vzPCodK3AzSz823Jc1FFEnSTgn4v-ahfNBPC69dq_44PzKuV5SYPZ7K16sUoyqObH15tNr6mwRqAdAPbFcYYq67DnBxlgjed12ixaPwrppYpGEqHENnovw=s901" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="649" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiM4WeUeJ8goXabBKGbMxRU-Vo0atJ3HiK3RDzszfflRLyDZstC92hgo4hupwn8vzPCodK3AzSz823Jc1FFEnSTgn4v-ahfNBPC69dq_44PzKuV5SYPZ7K16sUoyqObH15tNr6mwRqAdAPbFcYYq67DnBxlgjed12ixaPwrppYpGEqHENnovw=w460-h640" width="460" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTTuqGackJhPA4o16G5Q_ZMe0KOFTIb6Rlfs69r_vpDNOF2rrS8aFTMa6EHqpJYqO8tWe3fdfFha7W922Xwaf9geZYwR3diRdRBKmTWliOjmN3wP1jkCbY6iJrGUJdpEm1aqlaF4UQtI2k9mVCkV7OzB_hfpbhndUs-9TmKy-lesx0HjCHhg=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTTuqGackJhPA4o16G5Q_ZMe0KOFTIb6Rlfs69r_vpDNOF2rrS8aFTMa6EHqpJYqO8tWe3fdfFha7W922Xwaf9geZYwR3diRdRBKmTWliOjmN3wP1jkCbY6iJrGUJdpEm1aqlaF4UQtI2k9mVCkV7OzB_hfpbhndUs-9TmKy-lesx0HjCHhg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b style="text-align: left;">Evgeniya Tarasova and Vladimir Morozov ROC Short Program--</b><span style="text-align: left;">For their Short Program to</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Metamorphosis Two by Philip Glass, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Experience by Ludovico Einaudi</span><span style="background-color: white;">, Tarasova and Morozov looked like the Olympic versions of Romeo and Juliet in these costumes. I especially liked her blue costume</span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">which featured</span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">a</span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">gathered bust, crystals highlighting the seams, and silver sequined "straps" wrapping around her midriff. It was both Period-style and High Fashion.</span></span></div></div><div><b>8.99</b><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2_vjLC0w7gnyQs4YGmvKyVvQ6Kdh_kvqEkgHm8_LwM6Ea-ttlbIk8kuAHIA2Ue1hWBnYywh1sLtoYx-EpBVUYTbZlU5laYRgtz3f6t74xdO67_3PJJH4FSIf6uBj2cti_qIkyhbBLQ1K_j9frjd-wgmfcn7o7WWpzGzBjSDrj9c-Ih3k3mw=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2_vjLC0w7gnyQs4YGmvKyVvQ6Kdh_kvqEkgHm8_LwM6Ea-ttlbIk8kuAHIA2Ue1hWBnYywh1sLtoYx-EpBVUYTbZlU5laYRgtz3f6t74xdO67_3PJJH4FSIf6uBj2cti_qIkyhbBLQ1K_j9frjd-wgmfcn7o7WWpzGzBjSDrj9c-Ih3k3mw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Lighthouse by Patrick Watson--</b>Their Free Skate costumes were done in pink and light purple/gray hues with ombre shading and crystals. I wasn't a fan of these (as much as their Short Program costumes). I thought they were a bit "muddy" looking and I didn't understand the silver and black detail in their front chest sections.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>7.99</b></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi54fAF0O2AS9_BOkdFYsrdB9bhkNm6oZDd_gSnk2J5t__wxdVgc5ZMKXGnvo0rKROLTkdIiWAdssKcg-ubBowizr_U1Vr97SziH1EnL9UKcJbuw4qG1gz-Sps1cvT2fY61MJgiUrd2_RtF7EeaFjNK3mYOvSOGqh7BtUqz_sdNtkoS4LrG2Q=s1920" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi54fAF0O2AS9_BOkdFYsrdB9bhkNm6oZDd_gSnk2J5t__wxdVgc5ZMKXGnvo0rKROLTkdIiWAdssKcg-ubBowizr_U1Vr97SziH1EnL9UKcJbuw4qG1gz-Sps1cvT2fY61MJgiUrd2_RtF7EeaFjNK3mYOvSOGqh7BtUqz_sdNtkoS4LrG2Q=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeZawV9oqbrfg7vWPEnGBQqAPUvZ1-hzfcnTALfYSDFbt6fn4mQA0FllUTsksQiiGlJ1xC0Lf8CxjQQ4VqM0rtjBa4I02YM7dY9_oRPtoWh5ZqscWbO1jwyUXSqXbUvxOhNBlnCyMBeV-Px0j4euisW_dw0tUAW0HNZJBl9MNVXM8twa7h6A=s1800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgeZawV9oqbrfg7vWPEnGBQqAPUvZ1-hzfcnTALfYSDFbt6fn4mQA0FllUTsksQiiGlJ1xC0Lf8CxjQQ4VqM0rtjBa4I02YM7dY9_oRPtoWh5ZqscWbO1jwyUXSqXbUvxOhNBlnCyMBeV-Px0j4euisW_dw0tUAW0HNZJBl9MNVXM8twa7h6A=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><b>Anastasia Mishina and Aleksandr Galliamov ROC Short Program--</b>Skating to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Variations on the ballet Esmeralda by Cesare Pugni, arranged by Alexander Goldshtein</b>, Mishina and Galliamov embraced the costume aspect with gusto! The ballet itself is inspired by the novel Notre-Dame de Paris and involves a beautiful Romani girl Esmeralda and Captain Phoebus, her love interest. Anastasia looks beautiful in this strawberry-colored costume with side sequin embellishment and Aleksandr is dashing in his Captain uniform/outfit featuring a matching strawberry-colored neck scarf.</span></span></div><div><b>9.25</b><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja0HEvYxzaIyPPh64sCLduBJPelpPysiEc1arBph2vAdx-9Qieq22S_n7ZNkpkkOFKSn_eCAZq9xNkArMjt772fLTAyxQY9wm0bXlvtnoqQbV4KIkLi8e0Tavc3aRdMfi6g_EVE4NPeKn97z-xRip9TGSvaEIhKGgTQkSkzuudTGCUiaQgLw=s959" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="529" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja0HEvYxzaIyPPh64sCLduBJPelpPysiEc1arBph2vAdx-9Qieq22S_n7ZNkpkkOFKSn_eCAZq9xNkArMjt772fLTAyxQY9wm0bXlvtnoqQbV4KIkLi8e0Tavc3aRdMfi6g_EVE4NPeKn97z-xRip9TGSvaEIhKGgTQkSkzuudTGCUiaQgLw=w354-h640" width="354" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">The Snowstorm by Georgi Sviridov, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">The Snowstorm (The Vocal Octet) by Georgi Sviridov performed by Valeria Staroverova, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Time, Forward! by Georgi Sviridov--</span><span style="background-color: white;">For their Free Skate at the Pairs Competition, they wore these lavender colored costumes with crystal details. I really liked the delicate ombre shading of the lilac/lavender colors and especially loved the way the sequin embellishment was done on both of their costumes. I appreciated the slight design detail on Aleksandr's collar in that one side was a Notch Collar and the other was a Shawl. </span></span></div><div><b>9.20</b><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>BTW: This is what they wore to the Team Competition Pairs Free Skate:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBKdxZFHHAW-YohC3VHth3Wk0xX8tRmqtkftMt4NHmgEgJxj1mrhPf2y9n9cRdtNbU5ECQ55qu-kpcNBpcu-dh1RuTH90LWFudCAhkrQGlz9y4L1oUEBDud2W9BCqkmjHY_dpq_JkzFNy43WjGVVJfsuaXGf08rMu-tvMUi2mPfDnh4sHFnQ=s3075" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2050" data-original-width="3075" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBKdxZFHHAW-YohC3VHth3Wk0xX8tRmqtkftMt4NHmgEgJxj1mrhPf2y9n9cRdtNbU5ECQ55qu-kpcNBpcu-dh1RuTH90LWFudCAhkrQGlz9y4L1oUEBDud2W9BCqkmjHY_dpq_JkzFNy43WjGVVJfsuaXGf08rMu-tvMUi2mPfDnh4sHFnQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>They wore more elaborate costumes for their Free Skate during the Team Competition. These were much more "Baroque" and gaudy, especially when compared to the ones they wore in their Individual Pairs skate. One thing (kind of) stayed the same and that was his Notch/Shawl Collar design detail. </i></b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggQQjjpr4zc9mhtzjYQsmR6CLmCfDWVa1R49kAjsZgnXSDWfF4hp0OOE-Dl5mPQ58zJZqKAtslXgz_z9X4V7DCcPLJ26JmwpgZMw_mvpHryMbDNDLppUdOkQ-EUb6qKEbB7qB7dxSs_O0CHWmySD5ZO6BhvPQmJSirnFk7PtBtmJIHdgpvFg=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggQQjjpr4zc9mhtzjYQsmR6CLmCfDWVa1R49kAjsZgnXSDWfF4hp0OOE-Dl5mPQ58zJZqKAtslXgz_z9X4V7DCcPLJ26JmwpgZMw_mvpHryMbDNDLppUdOkQ-EUb6qKEbB7qB7dxSs_O0CHWmySD5ZO6BhvPQmJSirnFk7PtBtmJIHdgpvFg=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQQ8UjC77iO-TkxupyJGwQVl2K77x5M-f4n7z4PCdd3V3LOCTVclQ0PPuNFvKcm8Bf4pm5_0uKsv0_9fzvCJha5WPZRVE0cHCylAn2SjjJ7AmCsXMrS-djQ3BPjm3aO9BQ-F6i9KgobU9pGe-W3W8NGjwkV2XA4E2SKSOssaVtv0MI8x9FHQ=s900" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="649" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQQ8UjC77iO-TkxupyJGwQVl2K77x5M-f4n7z4PCdd3V3LOCTVclQ0PPuNFvKcm8Bf4pm5_0uKsv0_9fzvCJha5WPZRVE0cHCylAn2SjjJ7AmCsXMrS-djQ3BPjm3aO9BQ-F6i9KgobU9pGe-W3W8NGjwkV2XA4E2SKSOssaVtv0MI8x9FHQ=w462-h640" width="462" /></a></div><b>Aleksandra Boykova and Dmitrii Kozlovskii ROC Short Program--</b>For their Short program, Boykova and Kozlovskii skated to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Swan Lake by Petr I. Tchaikovski</b>. They looked like two ballet dancers from the Bolshoi in these dramatic, elegant designs. Dmitrii's shirt was gorgeous in its black with silver crystal applique and see-through arm/shoulder panels but it was Aleksandra who really gave you Couture Black Swan in this stunning design with fabulous sequin embroidery at the front bust/torso, and luxe lace skirt detail. </span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>9.50</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKCC_GlNtOx4z2H5nCN-lzKWQ511prgqgLjj9_5luEF8DuUJHQOxMPeA0eAlriv6yg0awbeX_B0JyTCGYKNyBPlrFo6lMKMqf176Rd504CN4qi7kyG9PASQdxUHmcJcEvJQpk02hufvLCdlZgtltfRqv76_krw-1yGMYbJQXrMe5j4Pg-MIA=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKCC_GlNtOx4z2H5nCN-lzKWQ511prgqgLjj9_5luEF8DuUJHQOxMPeA0eAlriv6yg0awbeX_B0JyTCGYKNyBPlrFo6lMKMqf176Rd504CN4qi7kyG9PASQdxUHmcJcEvJQpk02hufvLCdlZgtltfRqv76_krw-1yGMYbJQXrMe5j4Pg-MIA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Malaguena by Ernesto Lecuona--</b>Fiery, Andalucian Style was the costume theme here, as seen on the designs worn by Boykova and Kozlovskii. She wore a fire red dress with side draped wrap skirt and gold embroidery, and he was "Matador Lite" in black pants and an elegant white shirt with gorgeous black sequin applique. I especially loved the red "cuff links:" detail subtly matching her fire red dress. Together they painted a very strong image on the ice.</span></span></div><div><b>9.30</b><br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg833oH1AX-shgARY3tS7aLidBU7zKStR6CyP6hDXUIeTUgmMtGnSrDzYm524m0uD6wynZfLedL-dMrelI2M7ZeVMJwYHQ8v5GJL9CJOXn29mcBdcHEXdUZAx5L_RhTPbtGqZ9exPjgSLKyc9dsWk-ltuHbWMDVlWZFGyyVf4OuxaC8paQ4Dg=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg833oH1AX-shgARY3tS7aLidBU7zKStR6CyP6hDXUIeTUgmMtGnSrDzYm524m0uD6wynZfLedL-dMrelI2M7ZeVMJwYHQ8v5GJL9CJOXn29mcBdcHEXdUZAx5L_RhTPbtGqZ9exPjgSLKyc9dsWk-ltuHbWMDVlWZFGyyVf4OuxaC8paQ4Dg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><b>Cheng Peng and Yang Jin CHINA Short Program--</b>Skating to<b> </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Piano & I: Moonlight Sonata by L. v. Beethoven, performed by Alicia Keys, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">No One by Alicia Keys</span><span style="background-color: white;">, the Chinese Pairs team wore these deep lavender-and-blue colored costumes. Hers featured ocean wave-like sequined "scrolls" throughout her upper torso and arms, along with an almost see-through midriff, and ombre-shaded skirt. But it was Yang Jin who was a standout in that delicately draped top with sequins and matching ombre shading. </span></span></div><div><b>9.15</b><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGwZiWbKyF9y8yUgyLHpbiLEE_t6obiIi82KnTBT7grm_LYJgOOzNRBYHlQdP_MFnwCTOAKsL4MLYSeL_5wda26tJUBsY8pEM3aqTEiVKK2HwMnYbR5oP74tv3AJf0kcvbM142vz2fvnTclz4X3odByCy4XNfpE4NkZMKPR_8MYVz6F843dw=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="1200" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGwZiWbKyF9y8yUgyLHpbiLEE_t6obiIi82KnTBT7grm_LYJgOOzNRBYHlQdP_MFnwCTOAKsL4MLYSeL_5wda26tJUBsY8pEM3aqTEiVKK2HwMnYbR5oP74tv3AJf0kcvbM142vz2fvnTclz4X3odByCy4XNfpE4NkZMKPR_8MYVz6F843dw=w640-h402" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-2s2Sho2J2yiAAnZuUrITw1zFZmK1MyvQgDh9knoCDyWsdxyVuD5F62DYnnFgdLHQ40izRSSYAIlxxM-_IH_jv97mx0mEUtG4DrxdHeQ-vM-01r6GCHzOlvTgrQt44uVwX3D9_wPLiqOE7r9Wd8MEJ148Yzkp_pH5YA1F4zmToVGayOGP6g=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-2s2Sho2J2yiAAnZuUrITw1zFZmK1MyvQgDh9knoCDyWsdxyVuD5F62DYnnFgdLHQ40izRSSYAIlxxM-_IH_jv97mx0mEUtG4DrxdHeQ-vM-01r6GCHzOlvTgrQt44uVwX3D9_wPLiqOE7r9Wd8MEJ148Yzkp_pH5YA1F4zmToVGayOGP6g=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Exile To Snowy West from The Banquet soundtrack by Tan Dun, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Only For Love from The Banquet soundtrack by Tan Dun, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Sword Dance from The Banquet soundtrack by Tan Dun--</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">These costumes were FABULOUS! I loved everything about these designs and how they paid homage to the beautiful score and Chinese culture. Her lilac-colored costume was sweet in its design but featured a very impacting sequin applique radiating from the waist to the rest of the body. His look was OUTSTANDING with its vibrant red top and impressive sequined detail. I especially loved the subtle Fuschia belt at her waist, that tied into the Fuschia trim on the collar edge of his costume. They were both classical, romantic, and chic at the same time.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>9.55 </b></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhClZOd9uYPYAdxWq_wTxPVZeKM1h7GrgKBPzQYLg4RKFJJJ-z4C4jeUmonY5stqu3zC310_FbOEvtYq4rBIpbY5h93rIoIkpewaIM9MWlk_Um9OpatJcnohcTPG-fLLecCnua6wuLUWo7mhB3elrtylpG-G8xJR8eB8KEmAGrW2-FZ19b_BA=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhClZOd9uYPYAdxWq_wTxPVZeKM1h7GrgKBPzQYLg4RKFJJJ-z4C4jeUmonY5stqu3zC310_FbOEvtYq4rBIpbY5h93rIoIkpewaIM9MWlk_Um9OpatJcnohcTPG-fLLecCnua6wuLUWo7mhB3elrtylpG-G8xJR8eB8KEmAGrW2-FZ19b_BA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilonI9JO-PnZx85gGO8RtgXy8fNCmxpBX-lmneCgayW7Xticnzk6vALhIWH0Sb1LtH0cV4zKka9xmuqdIkhRxs8c3d8mkEfOdYnL4s7Ut8FZCnLob482Abt0V7HZZ1kte3GOAv3m44QUFUczdauxMpe6qvY-Z0JI8KxsCb2iPlxmcHD4gUTw=s1196" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEilonI9JO-PnZx85gGO8RtgXy8fNCmxpBX-lmneCgayW7Xticnzk6vALhIWH0Sb1LtH0cV4zKka9xmuqdIkhRxs8c3d8mkEfOdYnL4s7Ut8FZCnLob482Abt0V7HZZ1kte3GOAv3m44QUFUczdauxMpe6qvY-Z0JI8KxsCb2iPlxmcHD4gUTw=w626-h640" width="626" /></a></div><b style="font-weight: bold;">Alexa Knierim and Brandon Frazier USA Short Program--</b><b style="font-weight: bold;">Alexa and Brandon wore these costumes for their Short Program to </b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>House of The Rising Sun by Heavy Young Heathens. </b>I thought these looks were impactful and strong with their colors and stylings. I loved her barely-there sexy red and nude illusion costume with black bands and stunning gold jeweled studs. Oh, and yes, Brandon looked great too with his subtly shaded black and red top and black pants.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These were designed and custom-created by the fabulous <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisamckinnon90210/" target="_blank">Lisa McKinnon</a></b>.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9.55</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkEfPgSn4fMbQGiQoKywZegieeZiK0hGzIUrX2DKojGdyKi2HLepUHHZfiNHzl6bJELQSh9whRY4ao14QByl5WJfvEq3KvwezvdKLhtYklblFYFOkUveFAFkMTrARCiMd8yAzW3JlaIBysWJjTRsXN5r0W5QJbDXFVH-mn3LKg-A8Oszauvg=s2500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1667" data-original-width="2500" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgkEfPgSn4fMbQGiQoKywZegieeZiK0hGzIUrX2DKojGdyKi2HLepUHHZfiNHzl6bJELQSh9whRY4ao14QByl5WJfvEq3KvwezvdKLhtYklblFYFOkUveFAFkMTrARCiMd8yAzW3JlaIBysWJjTRsXN5r0W5QJbDXFVH-mn3LKg-A8Oszauvg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjp9OeXjDNGM54iYyVCdPPxAeY9AuZ4Z-PA82iLG1pxmB-H2qcv4xLxiiDJ5H89GrHAeR0MmVVk29Gh_m581uWildl3KOgPVIt0QWM1vCHZpWD6N9LO74Wg7DYc0z1zxmK4Vec9-6tQoY4bd7Ei27HKsu0eDFeDNmcIUczFpdBiuWfiLunkDA=s1199" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1199" data-original-width="1150" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjp9OeXjDNGM54iYyVCdPPxAeY9AuZ4Z-PA82iLG1pxmB-H2qcv4xLxiiDJ5H89GrHAeR0MmVVk29Gh_m581uWildl3KOgPVIt0QWM1vCHZpWD6N9LO74Wg7DYc0z1zxmK4Vec9-6tQoY4bd7Ei27HKsu0eDFeDNmcIUczFpdBiuWfiLunkDA=w614-h640" width="614" /></a></div><div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Fix You by Fearless Soul, Coldplay, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Redemption Through Love by Karl Hugo--</span><span style="background-color: white;">Another fabulous design from <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lisamckinnon90210/" target="_blank">Lisa McKinnon</a></b>, for Alexa and Brandon, this time for their Free Skate. While Brandon was great in his lilac-hued tie-dye, Alexa was again the costumed star in this sexy nude-and-lilac dyed design with open back and GORGEOUS jewel sequin detail. It is an art and technical mastery to make these costumes, and Ms. McKinnon excels at it!</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><b>9.65</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOUkuEwLGEzy1iWnTFlDMp6uY0hU4ch6weBJ_PM-5Op74yuZrVzEXdCvX-MIXjim8JRKaXmEi4_51MwJoOcVgZjI0NXUiwG8q6Ed-TPWcQlUlDwhz1UYH5cCyGkc1mGXYCnnsW1grTUbgIBmw8sJDwYL5pkVvUfyqQT9m7ujMUFjiAAmILuw=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOUkuEwLGEzy1iWnTFlDMp6uY0hU4ch6weBJ_PM-5Op74yuZrVzEXdCvX-MIXjim8JRKaXmEi4_51MwJoOcVgZjI0NXUiwG8q6Ed-TPWcQlUlDwhz1UYH5cCyGkc1mGXYCnnsW1grTUbgIBmw8sJDwYL5pkVvUfyqQT9m7ujMUFjiAAmILuw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div><b>Ashley Cain-Gribble and Timothy Leduc USA Short Program--Skating to </b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>The White Crow (soundtrack) by Ilan Eshkeri, performed by Lisa Batiashvili</b>, Cain-Gribble and LeDuc wore these designs above. I loved them both! Let's start with Ashley: She wore a one-shoulder-like design with nude illusion "cut-outs" on the side and back, with blue/lilac/silver coloring and beautiful sequin details which I loved. Timothy's look was FABULOUS with his black pants and white shirt studded at the neck, shoulders, and sleeve wrists, adding a luxe look to his design. That shirt was EVERYTHING darlings!</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9.40</b></span></span></div><div><br /></div><b>BTW:</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNn96iUJQRf3iTsMkFERlbagfbBMC3mqi1hXiFrGFgOdQjEvTNoDEi8w20m6PpnzFcC_aaWpakXsAEFVB7Nur1n2Wejzx08US4YebzDr4BIx0W-De9v1sCCLP-EdavhWzQhagthWNzifgdcUcwEkNM_0AqlCZFss-WUErPRZPXCRODgwcyRw=s910" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="910" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNn96iUJQRf3iTsMkFERlbagfbBMC3mqi1hXiFrGFgOdQjEvTNoDEi8w20m6PpnzFcC_aaWpakXsAEFVB7Nur1n2Wejzx08US4YebzDr4BIx0W-De9v1sCCLP-EdavhWzQhagthWNzifgdcUcwEkNM_0AqlCZFss-WUErPRZPXCRODgwcyRw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Timothy had worn something different in past competitions (to the same program), as seen here at the NHK Trophy 2021--They had a top matching hers that mimicked the ombre dye colors as well as sequin detail. I didn't mind the look then but...I DEFINITELY like the white studded shirt more!</i></b></div></b><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvFSofvA-6SwHjFsZuAixLOHj89nHe5SxgXi_SHD_5lAgYb-FrUM42QZxsEuyLgF8slhk9CEX8K3uJDatEaCfgII6M2xqiLUtczx0hThF_UHoFfIRDu8di4XqK0SX3-9nSr_2hRwMLmpAUo1ieO6rrn_RTa5NaD2crmFBNfwIvA3anm3FLhA=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvFSofvA-6SwHjFsZuAixLOHj89nHe5SxgXi_SHD_5lAgYb-FrUM42QZxsEuyLgF8slhk9CEX8K3uJDatEaCfgII6M2xqiLUtczx0hThF_UHoFfIRDu8di4XqK0SX3-9nSr_2hRwMLmpAUo1ieO6rrn_RTa5NaD2crmFBNfwIvA3anm3FLhA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>W.E. (soundtrack) by Abel Korzeniowski--</b>For their Free Skate, both Ashley and Tim wore these costumes. The designs were one-piece jumpsuits in black with silver/gray ombre shading, highlighted by sequined lace applique embellishment. I really liked the costumes and very linear designs with a hint of Wallis Simpson's style richness (referencing the "W.E." film). But what I really ABSOLUTELY LOVED was the fact that Tim's design was literally almost the same as Ashley's, which has so much more meaning now after they announced being nonbinary--and in addition making history as the first nonbinary athlete to compete at the Winter Games. </span></span></div><div><b>9.45</b><br /><div><div><br /></div></div><div><b>BTW:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_00_7IOD_VNDLIeVKkhWz95R25UFkSPiyRPFWMoNN52ItyDTUzbSGnKfe1mYPuXAz042I6XtHPTWQYPw7p3369pWzW2nbYAyE8-afSj5BOu0r3wUMoY5zcYvswwkSH3E3DMF6V0Vyb0YP57TT37WTIE9vrS8XkFlYfu7vpnmmnhctsvB80A=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_00_7IOD_VNDLIeVKkhWz95R25UFkSPiyRPFWMoNN52ItyDTUzbSGnKfe1mYPuXAz042I6XtHPTWQYPw7p3369pWzW2nbYAyE8-afSj5BOu0r3wUMoY5zcYvswwkSH3E3DMF6V0Vyb0YP57TT37WTIE9vrS8XkFlYfu7vpnmmnhctsvB80A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>They didn't always wear these matching jumpsuits...here at the World Figure Skating Championships 2021, Ashley wore a very traditional (and pretty) figure skating dress costume, with a skirt.</i></b></div></b><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRvAt53tNMlkxRo_jGPc2BTpnYw7LbB05-1BuJlPee_GkDMx8YOKPi5_1oJqeaPGlOwtwG1Q-8ptf3syfnchCwAuUEr2k7luyuFr8s8PPhWoNcnD6hXHgcs29tMAp-At7BsYVbdF7XW2LFKBsOruT9JtjNp8CVKnFeDup2-G14ZLjX4JTr0A=s3793" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="3793" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgRvAt53tNMlkxRo_jGPc2BTpnYw7LbB05-1BuJlPee_GkDMx8YOKPi5_1oJqeaPGlOwtwG1Q-8ptf3syfnchCwAuUEr2k7luyuFr8s8PPhWoNcnD6hXHgcs29tMAp-At7BsYVbdF7XW2LFKBsOruT9JtjNp8CVKnFeDup2-G14ZLjX4JTr0A=w640-h422" width="640" /></a></div><b>Vanessa James and Eric Radford CANADA Short Program--</b>Vanessa and Eric skated their Short Program to <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Shiny Happy People performed by Ruben and The Dark & AG, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Daydreamers by Karl Hugo </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">wearing these designs above.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Its creator and designer,</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingmathieucaron/?hl=en" target="_blank">Feeling by Mathieu Caron</a></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">, described Vanessa's look as</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;"> "</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">channeling Goddess glamour in an ecru draped stretch knit dress with gold airbrush and crystal details"...and YES she is! I loved the draping and asymmetrical styling of this costume as well as the gorgeous beading. In addition, <b>Mathieu Caron</b> must be commended for getting the nude illusion color JUST RIGHT since many times, it's either too light or too dark on costumes I have seen on other skaters. Eric's look is equally deserving of praise for being modern and high fashion elegant and for being the perfect complement to Vanessa's. I am a BIG FAN of draping on men and here it is done beautifully.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9.50</b></span></span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHzZVTioWClUeqNwZa2Mfi7I2_nTjn-iZYv-l8pz9V46vM6fbhss11HlzzxdKRokOa8VPlF3dWt0hPmKm0jX-mQqH__cbiAqw2w7qYppOqjnaX82MB29XQIeCGgvY6OARR86u0TVqQyrErxl0VnU4smI2TMKNbV4ul0_hoCVOfofchtOH-OA=s926" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="926" data-original-width="801" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHzZVTioWClUeqNwZa2Mfi7I2_nTjn-iZYv-l8pz9V46vM6fbhss11HlzzxdKRokOa8VPlF3dWt0hPmKm0jX-mQqH__cbiAqw2w7qYppOqjnaX82MB29XQIeCGgvY6OARR86u0TVqQyrErxl0VnU4smI2TMKNbV4ul0_hoCVOfofchtOH-OA=w554-h640" width="554" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1DXMaPgug3-KFgz3Eag6xWAO4ja2hyoJOLUOXWX8okXZMDQ0z4_szXZekWGB2L0Mx3pj7WkGGXd69vtP31T7FmjA4QTytgj4oStJCWG-JTMeJ_elEfY6zAiwnqwgzmQbdhfP4MGtl8k1KCLewCM-LkisMIyHIt8usOnpcqboFRh-eXACGUQ=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1DXMaPgug3-KFgz3Eag6xWAO4ja2hyoJOLUOXWX8okXZMDQ0z4_szXZekWGB2L0Mx3pj7WkGGXd69vtP31T7FmjA4QTytgj4oStJCWG-JTMeJ_elEfY6zAiwnqwgzmQbdhfP4MGtl8k1KCLewCM-LkisMIyHIt8usOnpcqboFRh-eXACGUQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Falling by Harry Styles, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Maelstrom by Karl Hugo--</span><span style="background-color: white;">For their Free Skate costumes, Vanessa wore this super sleek and high fashion jumpsuit from</span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/astraeecouture/?hl=en" target="_blank">ASTRAEE Couture</a></span><span style="background-color: white;">. I thought the design certainly highlighted Vanessa's perfectly toned figure and with the addition of the well-placed and well-done crystal work, made the jumpsuit much more luxe. Eric looked minimalist chic in this navy blue silk knit turtleneck design from <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingmathieucaron/?hl=en" target="_blank">Feeling by Mathieu Caron</a></b>.</span></span></div><div><b>9.40</b><br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Last but not least...</b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6foJUN1elLY6SBCUTAzcD6ZfNGksxmqtxNbzb_NulVpK5lYpgFA3mU7AApVowRKpkszznchAsZHmxuMLKcsEE2OO0uIzf86bUqJjEfrElNRuYZZSNZO9YezS89ZTIXnowEnUdWmA6-T7df_nCDb3ngpAWIMPJdTNkS2_i9Yu0qDeG93WU-w=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="1024" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6foJUN1elLY6SBCUTAzcD6ZfNGksxmqtxNbzb_NulVpK5lYpgFA3mU7AApVowRKpkszznchAsZHmxuMLKcsEE2OO0uIzf86bUqJjEfrElNRuYZZSNZO9YezS89ZTIXnowEnUdWmA6-T7df_nCDb3ngpAWIMPJdTNkS2_i9Yu0qDeG93WU-w=w640-h258" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhROv4j1ibzi-2PNUO8hLZWxUTh8jfDG1ozUCrzHwWZ0ek2VnRUSV2_GIMQsAevoPJ-_8910W2IGaY1nGBAFq99S0KyEeIc0cRgfAXFotwRLUQHNGS7xt5I3t0TwmNqSBu-js-cW2oSlPDk_X3MLQUMVu93Jz1DVa17ULAsQxxLyyRL1yAW7Q=s440" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="440" data-original-width="293" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhROv4j1ibzi-2PNUO8hLZWxUTh8jfDG1ozUCrzHwWZ0ek2VnRUSV2_GIMQsAevoPJ-_8910W2IGaY1nGBAFq99S0KyEeIc0cRgfAXFotwRLUQHNGS7xt5I3t0TwmNqSBu-js-cW2oSlPDk_X3MLQUMVu93Jz1DVa17ULAsQxxLyyRL1yAW7Q=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><b style="font-weight: bold;">Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara JAPAN Short Program--</b><b style="font-weight: bold;">Skating to </b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, performed by Kathryn Dawn Lang </b>Riku and Ryuichi wore these looks above. Hers was a baby blue halter-neck almost-sheer costume with heavy jeweled embellishment. The color and style were pretty for Riku. I also liked Ryuichi's costume of midnight blue pants and shirt with beautiful light blue (matching her color) branch-like detail on the top.<b> </b></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9.00</b></span></span></div></div><div><b><br /></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGyKJZ9K0V2Q-OfAt0lpt_7FawpEDR08s-8nTzbd0EiQmkhGi9ntcZHWStdmDuGILFPD65b4KGZXo2ROGkeW4yt9BAt9-W3RViXzRceBPJ_0vct6L57LXkgSSghDojXSIgLEbIpSNX7qvSwSclh2PHQxsbkV3c-ThD-hzTzmZbhiZ55eMmkw=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGyKJZ9K0V2Q-OfAt0lpt_7FawpEDR08s-8nTzbd0EiQmkhGi9ntcZHWStdmDuGILFPD65b4KGZXo2ROGkeW4yt9BAt9-W3RViXzRceBPJ_0vct6L57LXkgSSghDojXSIgLEbIpSNX7qvSwSclh2PHQxsbkV3c-ThD-hzTzmZbhiZ55eMmkw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Free Skate to</b> </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Woman by Shawn Phillips--</b>For their wonderful Free Skate, they wore these black-color-based costumes above. Riku's featured an ombre-shaded overskirt with black-to-gray-to-peach colors and silver crystals throughout the front torso. I especially liked the nude illusion "open back" with what looked like sequined back "straps". Ryuichi wore an all-black consisting of pants and a modern shirt in crystal-detailed knit with a faux leather panel.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9.10</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>BTW:</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiKM9kPnFlO_RrI8BqPrc30l6aiyJRpFaLNCCDAb8BbE50276QTDh7rWKHjK9RBUa4yyeniqQnD1vs-x1ThQeLTrdSyUCUgzyfAZwxRmv4AUuLdUAlM-tjJS2g2hrEbQgbAh2woKVblMOyGSigTtPH_moNh2w_ayYbSNeXzYV2xwFYD6icCQ=s960" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjiKM9kPnFlO_RrI8BqPrc30l6aiyJRpFaLNCCDAb8BbE50276QTDh7rWKHjK9RBUa4yyeniqQnD1vs-x1ThQeLTrdSyUCUgzyfAZwxRmv4AUuLdUAlM-tjJS2g2hrEbQgbAh2woKVblMOyGSigTtPH_moNh2w_ayYbSNeXzYV2xwFYD6icCQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Riku had previously worn a different version of the costume that had less beading and embellishment--as seen above from Skate America 2021. She also wore this particular costume for the World Championships and Autumn Classic International as well. Maybe it is the same costume, but their style team decided to bump up the sequin details!</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b></span></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-86989255169514774742022-02-19T16:30:00.006-08:002022-02-19T16:59:19.711-08:00ICE STYLE.....Beijing Olympics 2022 FIGURE SKATING COSTUMES: The WOMEN! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7YD_l8wIAepofLht2isDnjzwItzHiRTJGJtDkDYvqPC9K-v7gtSwH35IVaSA92rethysxGN3uh4LXNPLuJlNXz7kUlt9yd75vAWwxgjn768Fm-P2bkEP3_jT05kwHtZRlFvHbAE1ER_quj4m7nWNJfROK3EdewG3gqZIH14L55tm5mbw2yQ=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7YD_l8wIAepofLht2isDnjzwItzHiRTJGJtDkDYvqPC9K-v7gtSwH35IVaSA92rethysxGN3uh4LXNPLuJlNXz7kUlt9yd75vAWwxgjn768Fm-P2bkEP3_jT05kwHtZRlFvHbAE1ER_quj4m7nWNJfROK3EdewG3gqZIH14L55tm5mbw2yQ=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>The Women of Beijing 2022--(L to R) Wakaba Higuchi of Japan, Kaori Sakamoto of Japan, and Alysa Liu of the USA--Beijing 2022 Olympics Women's Figure Skating</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>THE WOMEN! </b>The <b>Beijing 2022 Olympics</b> Women's Individual Figure Skating Competition ended this past week, and while we all know all the drama that engulfed it...here, I just discuss THE COSTUMES! In case you missed it, click <b><a href="http://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2022/02/ice-stylebeijing-olympics-2022-figure.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for the <b>MEN'S COSTUMES RECAP</b>, and <b><a href="http://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2022/02/ice-stylebeijing-olympics-2022-figure_15.html" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> for the <b>ICE DANCE</b>...but now it is time to discuss the Costumes of the WOMEN of Bejing 2022...</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Let's begin with Kaori Sakamoto of Japan:</b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJtpahc0ons8_5oeS5emKK5v27R3f2Axx4ivg-XXDoJF2iP8zgYFw9NdtZlK_AT_wptS3Lntd9DPqPgXb0R-efFaWAP8PQ7jQTOFW3-CBobmxxkdDf5cN6RsP4cP9G6ClCzSD-0tpteJ_FooLRqhsmnsY6crxEfdtRV6qQT2c9YkEAuDjqrg=s960" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="719" data-original-width="960" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJtpahc0ons8_5oeS5emKK5v27R3f2Axx4ivg-XXDoJF2iP8zgYFw9NdtZlK_AT_wptS3Lntd9DPqPgXb0R-efFaWAP8PQ7jQTOFW3-CBobmxxkdDf5cN6RsP4cP9G6ClCzSD-0tpteJ_FooLRqhsmnsY6crxEfdtRV6qQT2c9YkEAuDjqrg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjd-NERY8JcuQ2iWULwJHbWySxmkLwn4hawtLn0-6snqsYcopT165Gs6w-kvuAK1-cqNHj8XW60jfL5ph2RORveRRZBTHT_abVjL2s5mC1SxzMOnI3iP3P9mAz_IBnJNpn-EjwPlJ7D9V5UomeMY0L3R4FlLUmdHD2OFaOmsoVEMCXANOXYXA=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjd-NERY8JcuQ2iWULwJHbWySxmkLwn4hawtLn0-6snqsYcopT165Gs6w-kvuAK1-cqNHj8XW60jfL5ph2RORveRRZBTHT_abVjL2s5mC1SxzMOnI3iP3P9mAz_IBnJNpn-EjwPlJ7D9V5UomeMY0L3R4FlLUmdHD2OFaOmsoVEMCXANOXYXA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><b>Kaori Sakamoto JAPAN Short Program--</b>Skating her Short Program to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Now We Are Free (from "Gladiator") by Lisa Gerrard, Hans Zimmer arranged by Cedric Tour</b>, Kaori wore this fabulous design by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/astraeecouture/" target="_blank"><b>ASTRAEE Couture</b></a>. The costume featured copper, brown, and skin-colored ombre shadings, beautifully draped details, multicolored sequins, and rich-looking jewelry. I loved how sexy as well as empowering this design was, which reminded me of the diaphanous creations of couturiers like Madama Gres and John Galliano. Kaori looks very "Cleopatra in Rome"!</span></span></div><div><b>9.25</b><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8n9zODUT6iAEGIKz_OkRpAwovDKJwRlbhgeulOGwbz0y9BXKAfRM1-xJeNv6fyaFwpNSOzn3JG3GkeUY3jkbWtOzboL4XzhDjP5V642oEXoeACWBk-3vg040va7fJ7-0q6mmJdZQmxKZbrFhMNxRg_e075uLNTKnLv9u21hRIhMJtERd2Xw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh8n9zODUT6iAEGIKz_OkRpAwovDKJwRlbhgeulOGwbz0y9BXKAfRM1-xJeNv6fyaFwpNSOzn3JG3GkeUY3jkbWtOzboL4XzhDjP5V642oEXoeACWBk-3vg040va7fJ7-0q6mmJdZQmxKZbrFhMNxRg_e075uLNTKnLv9u21hRIhMJtERd2Xw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPRCj_byuZrYPeZmbEDCsDM1g-G1dB3goAla1G2HJaCl5TflF9uvqtC85BC7bszJsf0h8MH9Tc_o6wwkYzYYytslJElGTAhUV110VFm7CV0nV2k3omPsPusiOEHu8E1sKtd5s6Gd_A9jgSVzvOYFLS4FBPLeVIOsyLe9iMhAUSlYIS4OPNCA=s620" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="620" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPRCj_byuZrYPeZmbEDCsDM1g-G1dB3goAla1G2HJaCl5TflF9uvqtC85BC7bszJsf0h8MH9Tc_o6wwkYzYYytslJElGTAhUV110VFm7CV0nV2k3omPsPusiOEHu8E1sKtd5s6Gd_A9jgSVzvOYFLS4FBPLeVIOsyLe9iMhAUSlYIS4OPNCA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_szpbyynM0sJwpUlL8BTa7VsD8ZNoT2j70Ec-XkXPFS1_Vlz7aj-38O2FdXS4U8x5AJEdVB1qQfxoZbFZQMZG67iVI8ERSc4kIjM0G5zFjC1Zs9mSusVCe6bLttzD-II_NhQ2D4v9_WTnBT9A4df-_GW1CGTESbSnQkrfOvM4GAOqtel5uw=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_szpbyynM0sJwpUlL8BTa7VsD8ZNoT2j70Ec-XkXPFS1_Vlz7aj-38O2FdXS4U8x5AJEdVB1qQfxoZbFZQMZG67iVI8ERSc4kIjM0G5zFjC1Zs9mSusVCe6bLttzD-II_NhQ2D4v9_WTnBT9A4df-_GW1CGTESbSnQkrfOvM4GAOqtel5uw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to </b><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">No More Fight Left In Me by Imany, Armand Amar, and </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Tris by Ellie Goulding, Junkie XL--</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">This costume worn by Sakamoto for her Free Skate is one of my favorites for the women this past season. This was also designed by </span><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/astraeecouture/" target="_blank">ASTRAEE Couture</a>.</b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> I love the strong color, the gold, and copper jeweled sequins, and especially the crystal "stripes" and how they miter (match and meet) at the sides. Her Free Skate was choreographed to celebrate the power of women and I cannot help but think she looks very much like a FIERCE and FASHIONABLE "Wonder Woman".</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>9.45</b></span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvlMni4f6YY-gbs_pN3To3fJIL8Oh2X91y5DEpNWyVX1jypd1D83Dyt_oHvyOCeCVfdoWSTsj-TAIwdFkt1Hw2-XIDFMIxbWLoMC7pF5Sixou-PCNrA59HQxTNEcedwudRiDaV1cMTAvsXXMLAvrQ7fAVfc3LLdxBDC1UUxu6lVuLJgFfEjA=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1256" data-original-width="1280" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvlMni4f6YY-gbs_pN3To3fJIL8Oh2X91y5DEpNWyVX1jypd1D83Dyt_oHvyOCeCVfdoWSTsj-TAIwdFkt1Hw2-XIDFMIxbWLoMC7pF5Sixou-PCNrA59HQxTNEcedwudRiDaV1cMTAvsXXMLAvrQ7fAVfc3LLdxBDC1UUxu6lVuLJgFfEjA=w640-h628" width="640" /></a></div><b>Wakaba Higuchi JAPAN Short Program--</b>For her Short Program to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Your Song by Ellie Goulding, Elton John</b>, Wakaba wore this ethereal costume designed by <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stm_ito/" target="_blank">Satomi Ito</a></b>. The costume featured pretty flower-and-leaf appliques, colored crystals on a nude illusion/pastel-colored chiffon base. I thought the design was delicate and whisper-like...just the perfect costume complement to her soft and silky music; it's almost as if she was a beautiful fairy delicately skating through her little ice kingdom.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9.00</b></span></span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrB2W0NiWDX3VCcYlvRoY3Ekt7tG2OPAMHaL3ABx5CUPo1qBqdokQ8iSkBu_DoWC1RQdt6SqKCDo8WcoN_Aa2cnngF_SyVNyvHhOyNMN5esK1X7PP46xdPAwbc_TZUfsdsPdx2JcokwsVj8zEJ30ZE-7WJj93IkXBSh7XE9J9iXN6BhsApQA=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgrB2W0NiWDX3VCcYlvRoY3Ekt7tG2OPAMHaL3ABx5CUPo1qBqdokQ8iSkBu_DoWC1RQdt6SqKCDo8WcoN_Aa2cnngF_SyVNyvHhOyNMN5esK1X7PP46xdPAwbc_TZUfsdsPdx2JcokwsVj8zEJ30ZE-7WJj93IkXBSh7XE9J9iXN6BhsApQA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhai1uBMASlinq3YXMHdgIPy0ES4VOg8dz-Og-sRzWC_-jEHIHaFImu2Axjht0_sbYzJLIlFDq6QzrPbxYHut5zue_Gj6dlYx4EH-_lgDyG8F35S4Loh21_St6nMZaseZd_wS8xO5qtpYYepY8TlG49S_ZB_gba6FCoj2ADghaAjHKDYBw9Pw=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhai1uBMASlinq3YXMHdgIPy0ES4VOg8dz-Og-sRzWC_-jEHIHaFImu2Axjht0_sbYzJLIlFDq6QzrPbxYHut5zue_Gj6dlYx4EH-_lgDyG8F35S4Loh21_St6nMZaseZd_wS8xO5qtpYYepY8TlG49S_ZB_gba6FCoj2ADghaAjHKDYBw9Pw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><b><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHIVSpEi1oK__jXlHwri_X9nGZDREva9cikMZreJZNMajhYVfcTjwUBfZwU2XLlTVDRAR1PlN33wQeWri8x_MIf45hvYCqgacKHIOnlKVSZ9J4cCXyqsOKAIHPnQ6uWIJl8CmpA43P4lojhF8WgMsz2n8P8Nyti7LxOLXelky1epb3RXFC3w=s664" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="635" data-original-width="664" height="612" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHIVSpEi1oK__jXlHwri_X9nGZDREva9cikMZreJZNMajhYVfcTjwUBfZwU2XLlTVDRAR1PlN33wQeWri8x_MIf45hvYCqgacKHIOnlKVSZ9J4cCXyqsOKAIHPnQ6uWIJl8CmpA43P4lojhF8WgMsz2n8P8Nyti7LxOLXelky1epb3RXFC3w=w640-h612" width="640" /></a></div></div>Free Skate to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Spirit (from "The Lion King") by Beyonce, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Grasslands Chant, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Stampede, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Remember (from "The Lion King") by Hans Zimmer--</span><span style="background-color: white;">This bold and fabulous costume worn by Wakaba was also designed by </span></span><b style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stm_ito/" target="_blank">Satomi Ito</a> </b><span style="background-color: white;">and</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"> is one of my TOP favorites from this entire past season. I thought the design was Haute Couture perfection: The strong colors, the gorgeous sequin applique, the 3d texture of the feathers...this could have easily gone "Las Vegas Costume Tacky" but it didn't...this was Lion King High Fashion, and Wakaba was the LION QUEEN!</span></div><div><b>9.75</b><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQjftcKbHGIAAvesDU_bJTW5554zjVOooa3yVc-a0Scy7AiUPBtqbcz3I8qIpN9rfQ6u2SgYg40I8tbDjkzJCt0-AqoljN34-HzwOJhCPuFvPi-AMLmtDqv-9jTOOAB9xyjFsu8oRAfhva3qs4L7yb8G7AHt87KX9EzPGofH0I2KZBWDRo7w=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgQjftcKbHGIAAvesDU_bJTW5554zjVOooa3yVc-a0Scy7AiUPBtqbcz3I8qIpN9rfQ6u2SgYg40I8tbDjkzJCt0-AqoljN34-HzwOJhCPuFvPi-AMLmtDqv-9jTOOAB9xyjFsu8oRAfhva3qs4L7yb8G7AHt87KX9EzPGofH0I2KZBWDRo7w=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><b>Mariah Bell USA Short Program--</b>Mariah went simple and classic this season with the costume for her Short Program to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>A River Flows In You by Yiruma</b>. The design was a deep royal blue stretch velvet high-neck number void of any costume "bells & whistles" except for silver crystal trim and a plunging back. When I first saw her skate in this earlier in the season, I thought it looked a bit "straight out of a skating shop" but the more I saw her in it, its clean and classic elegance grew on me.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9.00</b></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>BTW: It was also very reminiscent of Michelle Kwan's Free Skate costume during the 1998 Nagano Olympics. And being compared to Michelle Kwan is NEVER a bad thing!:</b></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVkyWHFnU_DoyvwBIs_75q_GusOBgZ56W5u3LLkcTRAPufCfjUO0UJvvs1fJ7wxA1cKzqGgmxhOxNX1nvmZON2wKQVSOd6h0-MdfTpc2ksK1Gl1F60LjZIeTRWH-TQTQQfZkQiitDNG4O4oOGUbtdDOtF2zFECxMa9zJ_9NKcd1oYwLhzyYw=s1519" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1519" data-original-width="948" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgVkyWHFnU_DoyvwBIs_75q_GusOBgZ56W5u3LLkcTRAPufCfjUO0UJvvs1fJ7wxA1cKzqGgmxhOxNX1nvmZON2wKQVSOd6h0-MdfTpc2ksK1Gl1F60LjZIeTRWH-TQTQQfZkQiitDNG4O4oOGUbtdDOtF2zFECxMa9zJ_9NKcd1oYwLhzyYw=w400-h640" width="400" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Michelle Kwan at the 1998 Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan in a stretch velvet costume designed by Vera Wang</b></div></b></span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNhIae_TXk3hLS4BmFv0rReYjeOgn7mOooYhqNr6BCDL3dkeQVQUIi-sKgOBqe1w0u4zpRkOEEBWxAIg3FTWWeeDwUqTQja09w9PJCXBWbohXzg2TlRTC-59ksHZ-Me0TbwZKS6qTT3ZV-TBNEwsFvqmNrzXZq4ITWD0RFLzt39lhDQUqgug=s1240" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="1240" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNhIae_TXk3hLS4BmFv0rReYjeOgn7mOooYhqNr6BCDL3dkeQVQUIi-sKgOBqe1w0u4zpRkOEEBWxAIg3FTWWeeDwUqTQja09w9PJCXBWbohXzg2TlRTC-59ksHZ-Me0TbwZKS6qTT3ZV-TBNEwsFvqmNrzXZq4ITWD0RFLzt39lhDQUqgug=w640-h338" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUxOttHBeYGGQ1V5OZT2NuaRDWwPwQ_0wZn6ffKh94xU1693Q9Fg52u_J3nVJ1u7brMJPfebtWqmsAMb7b40uSo_qGTt5SgT77j2iV0YkY1ObQQ4CEWBTQdtqkEkSko-G2SOQb3AWUYpN8qKQF7L7KnHqvSz083AwcpgIXPpd3wElRI03PVA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1366" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjUxOttHBeYGGQ1V5OZT2NuaRDWwPwQ_0wZn6ffKh94xU1693Q9Fg52u_J3nVJ1u7brMJPfebtWqmsAMb7b40uSo_qGTt5SgT77j2iV0YkY1ObQQ4CEWBTQdtqkEkSko-G2SOQb3AWUYpN8qKQF7L7KnHqvSz083AwcpgIXPpd3wElRI03PVA=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Hallelujah performed by K.D. Lang--</b>Mariah wore this maroon-colored costume for her "Hallelujah" Free Skate. It was nice to see her wear something a little more "fancy" than the minimalist Short Program look. This costume, which was designed by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janlongmire/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Jan Longmire</a>, featured a mock-neck style with solid/sheer panels crystal studding, asymmetrically curving around her torso and an open back. </span></span></div><div><b>8.95</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_DO67CTP3u0lrISeD_rzRWB__v1hL55IMCc9YwAWqf37hiyTINY6khkeOl0_OgEJMuFhvDVeZfLI4nzYKcnnv88yWb-A8ZB2y5dhLqMV_hs0__4Pb_Bl0OX1pVNDeo1f0-ReYEaj-ii_qFd952sPiuHR1ulUr8vyyBqPhCj8Ro3WV4nTH0A=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_DO67CTP3u0lrISeD_rzRWB__v1hL55IMCc9YwAWqf37hiyTINY6khkeOl0_OgEJMuFhvDVeZfLI4nzYKcnnv88yWb-A8ZB2y5dhLqMV_hs0__4Pb_Bl0OX1pVNDeo1f0-ReYEaj-ii_qFd952sPiuHR1ulUr8vyyBqPhCj8Ro3WV4nTH0A=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b>Alisa Liu USA Short Program--</b>For Alysa's Short Program to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Gypsy Dance (Don Quixote: Act II) by Ludwig Minkus</b>, she wore this fire-red costume d</span></span>esigned by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingmathieucaron/?hl=en" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Feeling/Mathieu Caron</a><b> X </b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iconic_skate/?hl=en" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Iconic Skatewear</a>. I LOVED this look on Alysa from the moment she stepped on the ice. I liked the bold color, the slit-front skirt, and the beautiful aquamarine crystals and how they were displayed around the costume. The look was less Gypsy and definitely more Middle East Fantasy Princess!</div><div><b>9.25</b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiffwazw-Xu3SErU4WLwMB3JoJS5dYgVgXXYUNjHjPC9G_myyxBvc_FqN92T-OeAvUJUvirCLiqEqmz3y8ox2nKOpLmNCfH0pkC4EqHibJY9TBgwTlFZHkohyKjePJWJMk__4fj90iWBDUtM_8ecnUGzeyIPgp12juxOl7GtBL1gO4_6jOnvg=s3500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2302" data-original-width="3500" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiffwazw-Xu3SErU4WLwMB3JoJS5dYgVgXXYUNjHjPC9G_myyxBvc_FqN92T-OeAvUJUvirCLiqEqmz3y8ox2nKOpLmNCfH0pkC4EqHibJY9TBgwTlFZHkohyKjePJWJMk__4fj90iWBDUtM_8ecnUGzeyIPgp12juxOl7GtBL1gO4_6jOnvg=w640-h420" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Violin Concerto in D, op. 35 by Petr I. Tchaikovski, performed by Joshua Bell--</b>Alysa wore another design from a collaboration between </span></span><b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingmathieucaron/?hl=en" target="_blank">Feeling/Mathieu Caron</a></b> and <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iconic_skate/?hl=en" target="_blank">Iconic Skatewear</a></b>, this time for her Free Skate. This baby blue costume featured a pointed bustline, neck/shoulder nude illusion, and delicate blue and silver crystal work. This was like the "pretty" and not so "spicy" cousin to her Short Program red costume. It suited the young Alysa and in addition, she looked great next to the matching blue Beijing Olympics boards! Was this planned? I'm going to give them the credit and say YES!</div><div><b>9.10</b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5GQShfl2zBZU4SZGjVtKo108xSQ0zn_bby8ULtyQRDn9raGcVRPXPXTir8I6umWtPjKQ7dCfpC8kP6QijqC5xOIyzTIqfbO16UXjbAyLu2A9ZX3jy4Fq1-mR4STgxtAL14QM-fn6QsptgRk59Yo8nCU3Ljy8UJyFwRhZU2l9LPls7NeaiZA=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi5GQShfl2zBZU4SZGjVtKo108xSQ0zn_bby8ULtyQRDn9raGcVRPXPXTir8I6umWtPjKQ7dCfpC8kP6QijqC5xOIyzTIqfbO16UXjbAyLu2A9ZX3jy4Fq1-mR4STgxtAL14QM-fn6QsptgRk59Yo8nCU3Ljy8UJyFwRhZU2l9LPls7NeaiZA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><b>Karen Chen USA Short Program--</b>Skating her Short Program to <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Requiem for a Tower performed by Escala, arranged by Hugo Chouinard, and </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Requiem for a Dream performed by Jennifer Thomas, arranged by Hugo Chouinard</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">, Karen wore this costume above. Both of her Short and Free Skate costumes were designed by her mom. This one had a black-colored base with aquamarine, turquoise, violet, and silver crystals heavily embellished down her torso. I thought it was a strong and effective costume for Karen; a more adult look for her.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>8.70</b> </span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNzYqCZgwdgb4LE0yHnTe781cbf3SXS_GaA26MuSPTqtHSC4ScS1Kg8mXb7JpPK0tjbTYinVV2PB63H3lV52_faLwuHBvxXGTHY1glcLPU6opvLwpZHms-ghvCeGYeN7z7sUiwza3ydj7IPO3cLeDW3W2aHNhCGV9qTcXO4YOIYRZGqZxNxA=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNzYqCZgwdgb4LE0yHnTe781cbf3SXS_GaA26MuSPTqtHSC4ScS1Kg8mXb7JpPK0tjbTYinVV2PB63H3lV52_faLwuHBvxXGTHY1glcLPU6opvLwpZHms-ghvCeGYeN7z7sUiwza3ydj7IPO3cLeDW3W2aHNhCGV9qTcXO4YOIYRZGqZxNxA=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Butterfly Lovers (Violin Concerto) performed by Takako Nishizaki--</b>While I liked the color and sequin work on this Free Skate costume of Karen's, I just think it got a little too OVER-embellished. Yes, I know, even in Figure Skating you can go too much with the crystals and need to pull back (shocker!). Instead of making the design look richer and more high-end, it almost looked like something for a little girl to be worn on her "Princess Birthday".</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">8.50 </span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg499h6VGxy4nBunXHBzswpOpXa3j0becskeVdHC6J9pCwi8g7gdtIyyE3EJVpK1GBo9k3s1jUCg-YylePpDlh5gYnMUZXlaqflXcUJvhErrg3JEZgkeRsjaz4_zH3-WELTH3_OMYWtOFGuBgwQUVeU8dBqNvsVcZ2S_vl6vQT0qZzkkLgQTg=s856" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="482" data-original-width="856" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg499h6VGxy4nBunXHBzswpOpXa3j0becskeVdHC6J9pCwi8g7gdtIyyE3EJVpK1GBo9k3s1jUCg-YylePpDlh5gYnMUZXlaqflXcUJvhErrg3JEZgkeRsjaz4_zH3-WELTH3_OMYWtOFGuBgwQUVeU8dBqNvsVcZ2S_vl6vQT0qZzkkLgQTg=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><b>Loena Hendrickx BELGIUM Short Program--</b>Skating to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Caruso by Lucio Dalla, performed by Lara Fabian</b>, Loena wore this red costume<b> </b></span></span>from <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aistarg/?hl=en" target="_blank">AISTARG Finland</a></b>. It was bold, sexy, and had lots of details including all those straps, cut-outs, silver crystals, the asymmetrical neckline, one sleeve...While you think all those different things may have been too distracting, I didn't mind them at all; she looked more Atelier Versace and less Too-much Ice Skating Costume.</div><div><b>9.00</b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNv8awX_AVJgYRgWWnoM8G0dHITEOR3h7jyPbN8OKuNtcAXt1botTJu1lzZT9goKzrAvALdeGAfi-xDcpl0TP-D8unXEBcN2YsyurYzDo5AQMEP2jgg26Yn0kd8LLS2eFPiMroUprQI0lM9J_Sm0RZcqHvFGonpNOqwt7G04C5_JZUCwLlzA=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNv8awX_AVJgYRgWWnoM8G0dHITEOR3h7jyPbN8OKuNtcAXt1botTJu1lzZT9goKzrAvALdeGAfi-xDcpl0TP-D8unXEBcN2YsyurYzDo5AQMEP2jgg26Yn0kd8LLS2eFPiMroUprQI0lM9J_Sm0RZcqHvFGonpNOqwt7G04C5_JZUCwLlzA=w640-h428" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Mystic's Dream by Loreena McKennitt, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Spirits by Chronis Taxidis, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Mizmar vs Violin by Hamada Enani--</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">One word: STUNNING! Loena wore this gold-colored design for her Free Skate. This look was a blend of Queen Nefertiti mixed in with Cleopatra, with a lot of Beyonce, and I was here for it! This is a perfect example where A LOT of sequin work in a costume can, in fact, make it look more elevated and fit for a star...on the Olympic Stage! This fabulous c</span>ostume is from <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aistarg/?hl=en" target="_blank">AISTARG Finland.</a></b></div></div><div><b>9.75</b></div><div><b><br /></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjME9TwVq51Pe4mrivmgEQY6ayRXVq38cfeQjVmKH5gP_me2VyshJJY1-noj5w3-DJ6i90VbMrOuuZcGV0tajzqoN1gcEkuYI9memJRADwxtSa5cNvd_y5M6qGmdqrybHswx_ezmyxPkhene82pOfpSHfpoYtKZs5W3M8bXzuc1ahiiUvzuJQ=s664" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="664" data-original-width="529" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjME9TwVq51Pe4mrivmgEQY6ayRXVq38cfeQjVmKH5gP_me2VyshJJY1-noj5w3-DJ6i90VbMrOuuZcGV0tajzqoN1gcEkuYI9memJRADwxtSa5cNvd_y5M6qGmdqrybHswx_ezmyxPkhene82pOfpSHfpoYtKZs5W3M8bXzuc1ahiiUvzuJQ=w510-h640" width="510" /></a></div><b>Yelim Kim REPUBLIC OF KOREA Short Program--</b>Yelim wore this costume to her Short Program to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Liebestraum by Franz Liszt, performed by Josef Bulva</b>. The light ombre blue shaded costume had silver crystal details highlighting the underbust/Empire section, neckline as well as sleeve cuffs. The design was delicate and pretty and was a traditional costume choice for the music. I just wished her style team wouldn't go so traditional because the silhouette and style almost made her look a bit dated.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><b>8.10</b></span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrxG-DaB0JpbTmfeSinRaIAcpaaOrMk9_UUNfs68AOOUtDG5UZZswV480zQLV04zC_4IuJZCvXZnnS2pnBNSPnXnOnfD-tYAw-WI0kjS8Xk4rp9aTBgD6qamO_lG4VCztQ9F89o5hdx79FYvkTypbnAOGmKZkh4nYGhJF8j3V0-16fHo8OnQ=s768" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="560" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrxG-DaB0JpbTmfeSinRaIAcpaaOrMk9_UUNfs68AOOUtDG5UZZswV480zQLV04zC_4IuJZCvXZnnS2pnBNSPnXnOnfD-tYAw-WI0kjS8Xk4rp9aTBgD6qamO_lG4VCztQ9F89o5hdx79FYvkTypbnAOGmKZkh4nYGhJF8j3V0-16fHo8OnQ=w466-h640" width="466" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Violin Fantasy on Puccini's Turandot by Vanessa Mae--</b>Thank goodness Yelim saved her Costume Couture for her Free Skate! This red and gold costume was stunning in its design, intricate beading, and "Turandot"-inspired details. The details were done magnificently--from the sleeve details, the gold hem, and rich torso sequin applique. All in all, this costume looked rich and very expensive!</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9.25</b></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikrV9dNzmmgoY374zfZpae5uEEyEIK1y2K9sNroHJ2UMnOSk4PU9GxsX-A84fr5S3xAKCL6ZSA7KDdnPunJqCbJEXGrYDwJBbWJtjtcWSYHW8AloPSMQaL-kb2h-Md-tQBav8WR0C7IX8OvSMb79EXiQyU48gWVYhOwpWCYqKx64MjFZvJ-Q=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikrV9dNzmmgoY374zfZpae5uEEyEIK1y2K9sNroHJ2UMnOSk4PU9GxsX-A84fr5S3xAKCL6ZSA7KDdnPunJqCbJEXGrYDwJBbWJtjtcWSYHW8AloPSMQaL-kb2h-Md-tQBav8WR0C7IX8OvSMb79EXiQyU48gWVYhOwpWCYqKx64MjFZvJ-Q=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><b>Young You REPUBLIC OF KOREA Short Program--</b>For her Short Program to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Whirling Winds (The Leftovers soundtrack) by Ludovico Einaudi</b>, Young You of South Korea wore this pretty deep lavender-colored costume. I liked the asymmetrical details, the one-sleeve look, open back, and delicate floaty panels that added texture and 3D interest to her costume as she skated. The sequins were also quite pretty.</span></span></div><div><b>9.30</b><br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYYuSYveFlxDXV3uau1gx-eRYxrTptlW05KHnmEFDdN_Nua2IsNqv7CgPA0j7inNnN07hCGc-HUuIpZt72964iLbYTiW32h9peaO9RFuBhfJwO7tKpsCTqmviJ0Qg6p7FHo3BCMhuwQoNZ-X46r2QutGYIl6cHf3kpRqLWBHE_f82ff6snaw=s746" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="746" data-original-width="560" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYYuSYveFlxDXV3uau1gx-eRYxrTptlW05KHnmEFDdN_Nua2IsNqv7CgPA0j7inNnN07hCGc-HUuIpZt72964iLbYTiW32h9peaO9RFuBhfJwO7tKpsCTqmviJ0Qg6p7FHo3BCMhuwQoNZ-X46r2QutGYIl6cHf3kpRqLWBHE_f82ff6snaw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Look Down, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">I Dreamed a Dream, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Do You Hear The People Sing (all from Les Miserables soundtrack) by Claude Michel Schonberg, Alain Albert Boubill--</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Looking like a young and beautiful Cosette, was Young You in her Free Skate costume to Music from "Les Miserables". The design, done in ombre shadings from white to deep burgundy, had corset-like detailing at the torso, done in oversized jeweled crystals to mimic the boning in a traditional corset. The neckline was "off-the-shoulder", trimmed with light flouncy ruffles and nude illusion. This was a nice way of referencing the Period Costumes of the French Revolution, but in a VERY figure skating way.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>9.10</b></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHjm15D7ODVz8RYgYqGZOXmxEEBVutqGOsQYvzUAvyntEdaSYe6TPoUCoV6CSGt3hWDQcj-Z0JfiWL9uHrUCb0OCo7suWn3CF1_rHj36L-NZ7I7vGBcKetgypaaad1zWZp-fqYy6sxVrdqBLU-Dk2t4O9vrqDe90AxtdUHGOoS6RV2QE9I6Q=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiHjm15D7ODVz8RYgYqGZOXmxEEBVutqGOsQYvzUAvyntEdaSYe6TPoUCoV6CSGt3hWDQcj-Z0JfiWL9uHrUCb0OCo7suWn3CF1_rHj36L-NZ7I7vGBcKetgypaaad1zWZp-fqYy6sxVrdqBLU-Dk2t4O9vrqDe90AxtdUHGOoS6RV2QE9I6Q=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><b>Kamila Valieva ROC Short Program--</b>For her Short Program to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>In Memoriam by Kirill Richter, </b>Kamila has said that she is supposed to be portraying a bird. As a result, she wears this lilac-hued costume that featured off-the-shoulder drapes, a gathered bust, ombre shading, silver crystal embellishment, a longer skirt, and matching fingerless gloves.<b> </b>While she skates, one does see the "bird"-like choreography and movements, and the costume helps with this but I can't help but think, the entire look could have used some editing.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>8.45</b> </span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3u6M3SaS64XJZGml8RQ-co77enGuUB4Mlto3eFUC7Nm5iDx5e_iSgDtAWBMvxoQKz2cmOgbhNPfN03FN_mOqmcDBOl0Hc6_eTdnvxtOlNKIjvWYNWBhIW0YikBFsmY0RtAGDQAf7KZUO_w5bWCutWHFBu7ox2J2FQ9Dc437XF2IaqMhWZxQ=s656" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="656" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3u6M3SaS64XJZGml8RQ-co77enGuUB4Mlto3eFUC7Nm5iDx5e_iSgDtAWBMvxoQKz2cmOgbhNPfN03FN_mOqmcDBOl0Hc6_eTdnvxtOlNKIjvWYNWBhIW0YikBFsmY0RtAGDQAf7KZUO_w5bWCutWHFBu7ox2J2FQ9Dc437XF2IaqMhWZxQ=w640-h468" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQJWh6iZer7e5-TfgXF3RDCa7pCoLWv80AljiYlE-TDYB17_YMqW3W-0E2RaSGvjAQ2OWsHaRVT1Ym3-FPx9mDcTjsUHp09pjG4_v4SeVv-uBkulJq2NrSgAr4pPA0zSQCG1MGlrOfVlyqydK-pcfnkNa2B8_Ol3b8qYrDmz5xz9e1keoLfQ=s2000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1333" data-original-width="2000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQJWh6iZer7e5-TfgXF3RDCa7pCoLWv80AljiYlE-TDYB17_YMqW3W-0E2RaSGvjAQ2OWsHaRVT1Ym3-FPx9mDcTjsUHp09pjG4_v4SeVv-uBkulJq2NrSgAr4pPA0zSQCG1MGlrOfVlyqydK-pcfnkNa2B8_Ol3b8qYrDmz5xz9e1keoLfQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Free Skate to</b> </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Bolero by Maurice Ravel--</b>Skating her Free Skate to Ravel's "Bolero", Kamila wore this design above. The look had a black sequined bodysuit/dress worn over black extra long leggings, with bold red gloves to finish the look. She has stated that for this Free Skate she is supposed to represent a snake, which makes sense, especially when you focus on THAT emerald green crystal snake that looks like it is about to bite her back. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9.10</b></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEij_dGzBsRv8ztxeaAIXgoXaPvP8bJ1RAUh70u9dUaUx-Wv_4MYnPVYmRUnuWU01scwpKls2nut20cUBwLKvg6swmZdVoDF9lnpdVmM8oeGbUi7eVyKc-9WUQDmhC3GHsKuAj53FqRxx9zgcBXANrE761iMPXzKQFByVafkO_qCENJSn-mlYA=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEij_dGzBsRv8ztxeaAIXgoXaPvP8bJ1RAUh70u9dUaUx-Wv_4MYnPVYmRUnuWU01scwpKls2nut20cUBwLKvg6swmZdVoDF9lnpdVmM8oeGbUi7eVyKc-9WUQDmhC3GHsKuAj53FqRxx9zgcBXANrE761iMPXzKQFByVafkO_qCENJSn-mlYA=w426-h640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh97ko-PaSO8KU6GFP6OxAK3KONi0KT3LQcAySWjWCanAs-33bvWB-5odIb5eGnx7zX-0EUBkGS9uejgHHZX5KOVvi26u_kN56NY2bkQsG8VyKv4TieUqsIIi_aLZNzRZmw1XHSGi7vPvUpEYsFZnxrgoqCLpVAxp9f4OwFapiZXSQnKfVsqQ=s1440" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1440" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh97ko-PaSO8KU6GFP6OxAK3KONi0KT3LQcAySWjWCanAs-33bvWB-5odIb5eGnx7zX-0EUBkGS9uejgHHZX5KOVvi26u_kN56NY2bkQsG8VyKv4TieUqsIIi_aLZNzRZmw1XHSGi7vPvUpEYsFZnxrgoqCLpVAxp9f4OwFapiZXSQnKfVsqQ=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><b>Alexandra Trusova ROC Short Program--</b>Skating to <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Benediction And Dream by Elliot Goldenthal, performed by Lila Downs, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Solo tu by Elliot Goldenthal, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Alcoba Azul by Elliot Goldenthal (all songs from "Frida" soundtrack)</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">, Alexandra wore this fire-red costume representing the figure skating version of Frida Kahlo. The design had black/red ombre shadings and multicolored crystals accentuating the front torso, neckline, and as well as around the waist/hips. It was an intense color on the ice making her stand out...and in addition, it matched her hair color!</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>8.45</b></span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggtNa9iiYGNYrV3tZNtoN0JZwRkgLZ3b9X236_oOR4XrDK1MxY0emg34LBTrZW2yXfQx9sOFNhroxWYJ6aVPDLp_ELuSiciEuorZxbFGlPep952kYqpc6vCJTE_C01UQ2AhfFg7DSuXVuUROxgEKjnN8KrMuX42pBEmEaaexsL52qThLfuNw=s1782" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1782" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggtNa9iiYGNYrV3tZNtoN0JZwRkgLZ3b9X236_oOR4XrDK1MxY0emg34LBTrZW2yXfQx9sOFNhroxWYJ6aVPDLp_ELuSiciEuorZxbFGlPep952kYqpc6vCJTE_C01UQ2AhfFg7DSuXVuUROxgEKjnN8KrMuX42pBEmEaaexsL52qThLfuNw=w460-h640" width="460" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b style="text-align: left;">Free Skate to</b><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Call Me Cruella by Florence + The Machine, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700; text-align: left;">The True Story of Cruella's Birth by Nicholas Britell, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700; text-align: left;">I Wanna Be Your Dog by John McCrea (all from "Cruella" soundtrack)--</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">Alexandra wore this edgy black costume for her "Cruella" Free Skate. The costume certainly played on the 70's London Punk style inspiration of the movie with the faux leather, metal hardware, black gloves, and raw-hem details. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><b>8.45</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><b>BTW: This was one of her past "Cruella" costumes:</b></span></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaMBgMoKT6VNouEIsi96MYeG8NXTOiqAk1d9BhVFkV1zuOLusGnaiD_EWVjBQzz_ybsQ49QK-_agQlBIxLhuCK2dRsKOJ1F68P-efJwdwZb1IKJdbpl2nkPPACX-NoHfrMENY447IdasYSqIR-txkYMfN9fG_Jnc51R0uCaZi8iDnhxqvwsw=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1361" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaMBgMoKT6VNouEIsi96MYeG8NXTOiqAk1d9BhVFkV1zuOLusGnaiD_EWVjBQzz_ybsQ49QK-_agQlBIxLhuCK2dRsKOJ1F68P-efJwdwZb1IKJdbpl2nkPPACX-NoHfrMENY447IdasYSqIR-txkYMfN9fG_Jnc51R0uCaZi8iDnhxqvwsw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEEWfzOTEVyZ89n4pvJzw8zTXLRueAvQZS9jWJ5vcp2UElBpWcjLOwhfjEuJX1pMkGSlwrbG49vyZ2UwjlSXOPonLtNYTvV7mXESq4cv6G7MsNuIvvuLK-zCOgs-uwSJLPvv_yk251IHbIC_zR3GeRZUSniZuIJSW2ebb-9zvE84gHAToIAA=s613" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="613" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEEWfzOTEVyZ89n4pvJzw8zTXLRueAvQZS9jWJ5vcp2UElBpWcjLOwhfjEuJX1pMkGSlwrbG49vyZ2UwjlSXOPonLtNYTvV7mXESq4cv6G7MsNuIvvuLK-zCOgs-uwSJLPvv_yk251IHbIC_zR3GeRZUSniZuIJSW2ebb-9zvE84gHAToIAA=w640-h474" width="640" /></a></div></b><b><i>Cruella at Skate America 2021 in October 202--This one really pays more of an homage to Jenny Beavan's costumes for "Cruella" and in fact, there was an added personal touch: Alexandra had the names of all her little dogs, sewn onto the costume! Even though it is so crazy-busy in terms of design, I kind of liked it better!</i></b></div></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGGA4cKkTTHiZTLgt9CEbPic37cFnUCCvpq77NAPcZRgRvaodI95oGHa0S5TnJ5BA_3bQN1_C0TzDOydPhtwH2bX8ip0xsdynusdeomJd1Dy2wLU4PGWaFAEhLVggYszXyI-sNwJ-ygJSZxExfIx-5IRZmcPc68C5-DOdISbV1iHNtkYZeag=s2560" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1706" data-original-width="2560" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgGGA4cKkTTHiZTLgt9CEbPic37cFnUCCvpq77NAPcZRgRvaodI95oGHa0S5TnJ5BA_3bQN1_C0TzDOydPhtwH2bX8ip0xsdynusdeomJd1Dy2wLU4PGWaFAEhLVggYszXyI-sNwJ-ygJSZxExfIx-5IRZmcPc68C5-DOdISbV1iHNtkYZeag=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNg9cKUobdIOO_XEuUz6r7NnBBPZ87PL6Ft90RR72IyLJIeP3Qx2RTW2Vb-Id6zFPPNTpuH6_lNYjsKWH_t3IwsKrqRZevN7Wp0t1cB4bR0XcygwZFhaScKtw8t1zBdEtgbk7JvR7gXl1tnxbZA7gsRzspfBn1b1ZTefaxe995nSfDmrwBvA=s960" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="960" height="616" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhNg9cKUobdIOO_XEuUz6r7NnBBPZ87PL6Ft90RR72IyLJIeP3Qx2RTW2Vb-Id6zFPPNTpuH6_lNYjsKWH_t3IwsKrqRZevN7Wp0t1cB4bR0XcygwZFhaScKtw8t1zBdEtgbk7JvR7gXl1tnxbZA7gsRzspfBn1b1ZTefaxe995nSfDmrwBvA=w640-h616" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Anna Shcherbakova ROC Short Program--</b>Skating to </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Dangerous Affairs by Inon Zur</span></span></div></div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Total View by Inon Zur</b>, Anna wore this costume above. The mostly all-black costume featured silver crystals throughout, nude illusion insets, and powder blue raw-edged "petals" of fabrics. I thought this was a beautiful costume and I appreciated the details, especially those pieces of fabric that added a nice 3D textured effect. I also loved the sleeve/wrist details with the raw-edged pointed fabrics as well. She almost looked as if she could have easily skated to "Black Swan" wearing this.</span></span></div><div><b>9.00</b><br /><div><br /></div><div><b>And lastly:</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja1yUnZsqgQ68rta9xMt-u5ugQQ8fqaSYGH8-ZlBVGVgvseZAKibZVqN6Ba1wvkTIQTfa8qm8NpfwhOwAuSDR-xfprB9FhF9zaSo4ByZGNPTMrY8yk9BhFnRd04yPxRgXHBa7QSaj6IOalCRVViGd7l7gjpC-VBjXtP25lzP06iuw_RGQZDw=s3784" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2114" data-original-width="3784" height="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja1yUnZsqgQ68rta9xMt-u5ugQQ8fqaSYGH8-ZlBVGVgvseZAKibZVqN6Ba1wvkTIQTfa8qm8NpfwhOwAuSDR-xfprB9FhF9zaSo4ByZGNPTMrY8yk9BhFnRd04yPxRgXHBa7QSaj6IOalCRVViGd7l7gjpC-VBjXtP25lzP06iuw_RGQZDw=w640-h358" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoAqYX4faSgeGC3i8vROkU3Baal6kEdS4Yzo-0vXNOeXJalcKh9o8vFf5GCZAhCQ5FJOjQMh6oQ6xHlr7TnzeGdDnDdjLKxXbWkoXLlYpcw8xcAt3769CRdpGSS8Puswh3CJ2EnjuIx-4XrttW9FRa3CBkv5M7VqZNtjjqWrticzdu5uLcBA=s1020" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="1020" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoAqYX4faSgeGC3i8vROkU3Baal6kEdS4Yzo-0vXNOeXJalcKh9o8vFf5GCZAhCQ5FJOjQMh6oQ6xHlr7TnzeGdDnDdjLKxXbWkoXLlYpcw8xcAt3769CRdpGSS8Puswh3CJ2EnjuIx-4XrttW9FRa3CBkv5M7VqZNtjjqWrticzdu5uLcBA=w640-h408" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Ruska by Apocalyptica, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">The Master and Margarita (soundtrack) by Igor Korneliuk, and </span><span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Lacrimosa by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart performed by David Garrett--</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">For her Free Skate, Alexandra wore this maroon-colored design that had heavy sequin applique highlighted by a gathered torso and petal-shaped skirt. What I really did not understand was the double layers of off-white-colored skirts under the maroon dress...it just didn't make any sense since that color was nowhere else to be seen.</span></span></span></div><div><span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>8.00</b></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiz7IjYktg199q9axjNX4m-Oalb0KByzQbUv1W7Yo-VtSfU5Z6QZF_jWTYkfAPCMx2jB_H9IbZr7MWZ7HcwGMQtKidOdJ4Rao4m4n2Z22p2qkBziUN-ZnDHiQHFW07W_FbNYdtwADLDalbsHeMp7qi_id5DzDSCZL3bstkhUWFFIOecjrEVAw=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiz7IjYktg199q9axjNX4m-Oalb0KByzQbUv1W7Yo-VtSfU5Z6QZF_jWTYkfAPCMx2jB_H9IbZr7MWZ7HcwGMQtKidOdJ4Rao4m4n2Z22p2qkBziUN-ZnDHiQHFW07W_FbNYdtwADLDalbsHeMp7qi_id5DzDSCZL3bstkhUWFFIOecjrEVAw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Silver, Gold, and Bronze (L to R) Alexandra Trusova of ROC, Anna Shcherbakova of ROC, and Kaori Sakamoto of Japan--Beijing 2022 Women's Individual Figure Skating Competition</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-15416736505810414922022-02-15T17:17:00.005-08:002022-02-18T15:52:05.289-08:00ICE STYLE.....Beijing Olympics 2022 FIGURE SKATING COSTUMES: ICE DANCE!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJjzxzGvfthLyrfve-oF73xSpEbozYjNztLNurgOs0HlyluxyTSwWEFIiSFalrGVShRIQsp6vo33NZv6zjOD68-d0sK7bJovSHEUf4sKeywbCNrfX0HcUaaOM9msvLrRV9I-ai5B7IOKJHPyKAuuKEytpPJ_WECJFPyGXmy_cia6XVjkF-Xw=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJjzxzGvfthLyrfve-oF73xSpEbozYjNztLNurgOs0HlyluxyTSwWEFIiSFalrGVShRIQsp6vo33NZv6zjOD68-d0sK7bJovSHEUf4sKeywbCNrfX0HcUaaOM9msvLrRV9I-ai5B7IOKJHPyKAuuKEytpPJ_WECJFPyGXmy_cia6XVjkF-Xw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i>Dance Queens and Kings--Ice Dance at the Beijing 2022 Olympics (L to R) Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue of the USA, Gabrielle Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron of France, Madison Chock and Evan Bates of USA--Ice Dance Competition, Beijing 2022 Olympics</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Continuing with my <b>"ICE STYLE" Beijing 2022 Olympics Figure Skating Costumes BLOG</b>, I have talked about the MEN <a href="http://nickverrreos.blogspot.com/2022/02/ice-stylebeijing-olympics-2022-figure.html" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>, and now it is time to discuss the <b>ICE DANCE</b> costumes! The Ice Dance Competition culminated several days back with the exciting Free Dance Competition, making it a redemption story for the incredible French team of Papadakis and Cizeron, who at the last Winter Olympics had that infamous "wardrobe malfunction", where the back clasp of her costume came unhooked. They succeeded in winning the gold, with a powerful, moving, sublime skate that will be measured as the Rolls Royce of Ice Dance free skates for years to come. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Now, let's discuss the COSTUMES, beginning with the GOLD medalists:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFLRZQZ3Z87TVnspk44-6x8v1pKs1Ps6IfutpFKhKwvovceGeRWGv1f0nvtS6gIPtKW4H9mgb5wEpOHjYrTBppMPTP28_KktVlDFXnqT9us1feH4XjsEndwEpnyO_l8u4K5UYM4jzTiRU356PaJOhjrsvvqeWqCDNDcJrp1kWRbAwI2gKD8Q=s940" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="626" data-original-width="940" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgFLRZQZ3Z87TVnspk44-6x8v1pKs1Ps6IfutpFKhKwvovceGeRWGv1f0nvtS6gIPtKW4H9mgb5wEpOHjYrTBppMPTP28_KktVlDFXnqT9us1feH4XjsEndwEpnyO_l8u4K5UYM4jzTiRU356PaJOhjrsvvqeWqCDNDcJrp1kWRbAwI2gKD8Q=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1j5tNkH-Y-R3idDIzLjwMJhjZFUaF7BzgQ1HYQ9aI-RHV5Qfzx61tfwnmt_T7KceU-YDF-6exGzOji_MJ7qOtzDLUiGd35nW_HglaPLmupvAFQKTpSo148YoogeDOGZVQZu1ks2f1qGKn28i9kl52c_IAySj6db0WMNFi50b-zP3rk55B4w=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1j5tNkH-Y-R3idDIzLjwMJhjZFUaF7BzgQ1HYQ9aI-RHV5Qfzx61tfwnmt_T7KceU-YDF-6exGzOji_MJ7qOtzDLUiGd35nW_HglaPLmupvAFQKTpSo148YoogeDOGZVQZu1ks2f1qGKn28i9kl52c_IAySj6db0WMNFi50b-zP3rk55B4w=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><b>Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron FRANCE Free Dance--</b>For their Olympic gold medal-winning Free Skate to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Elegie by Gabriel Faure</b>, Gabriella wore a gold sequined costume with delicate strapping, asymmetrical detailing, and an open side front slit. It was divine and glamorous; taken to the floor, it would be the perfect Oscars Red Carpet gown. Guillaume wore black pants and a second-skin tight blood-red top with delicate crystal embellishment. Even though they didn't necessarily look like a "costume pair", I loved them both for their elegance, simplicity, and sleekness...and I also appreciated her matching red-colored lips. The costumes by <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingmathieucaron/?hl=en" target="_blank">Feeling by Mathieu Caron</a></b>.</span></span><div><b>9.50</b><br /><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>BTW #1:</b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmMTFKEaIngEhMNuXhmkuhfef9bSNEOBhYfku_TaywLedLay0t-z9oRJW9oYyelU1Ha_G1DKIfkOtYQ2G62kUQLCZUW0qK6sU3_QfML-7wXGG8-sZGYdNQFWV3u1UMrvZXzrn4iyzhUc-RUh00pGPKQDLjjUtnhlw4pQh-EG0sTnyDUhcr0A=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjmMTFKEaIngEhMNuXhmkuhfef9bSNEOBhYfku_TaywLedLay0t-z9oRJW9oYyelU1Ha_G1DKIfkOtYQ2G62kUQLCZUW0qK6sU3_QfML-7wXGG8-sZGYdNQFWV3u1UMrvZXzrn4iyzhUc-RUh00pGPKQDLjjUtnhlw4pQh-EG0sTnyDUhcr0A=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Before landing on the gold-and-red costumes...Papadakis and Cizeron had tried out two other looks during their appearances at previous competitions last year, including a very "modern dance" look (left), and a copper-colored top for Guillaume (right).</i></b></div></b><b><br /></b><div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>BTW #2:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgIh0hxRiqd-H-M4g_8mGRIbS8rcPFaLul2M4iJh4folj9lwHfx-BfIrq1Te-eYuPso6i2MFP5D9K8acfDp-qO4ofXaAa1C9artuSnO7ZQjMQHBwJKqKckU11JoTI35Tfe3UEW1EMb3Jm4z6t23k2642VyQmGHySG2IJdJUTA6Jb7Zduy2HA=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjgIh0hxRiqd-H-M4g_8mGRIbS8rcPFaLul2M4iJh4folj9lwHfx-BfIrq1Te-eYuPso6i2MFP5D9K8acfDp-qO4ofXaAa1C9artuSnO7ZQjMQHBwJKqKckU11JoTI35Tfe3UEW1EMb3Jm4z6t23k2642VyQmGHySG2IJdJUTA6Jb7Zduy2HA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>I was a bit surprised they went (for Gabriella) with another strappy costume--especially in holding it up around the neckline (left), because of what happened at the last Winter Olympics (right) but thank goodness whatever clasp/closure they utilized this time around held up better than the last one!</i></b></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjF1AE3tCYbBayKDTOWc-nVV3rMiteW8moEjPE6f6bpy1P-6LJaQ4hJwQkLHnnZSoZ0tVNJuacj-63R2I82hRDmIHZzCa0oUzIbbAKtnGQU_Psbpkp2USaT2760nw2lLkfCm06VG6cW-F1PxD2QL6k8BVlg_WXWwujJ--m_S2LgdZ-fX9DD2A=s1013" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1013" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjF1AE3tCYbBayKDTOWc-nVV3rMiteW8moEjPE6f6bpy1P-6LJaQ4hJwQkLHnnZSoZ0tVNJuacj-63R2I82hRDmIHZzCa0oUzIbbAKtnGQU_Psbpkp2USaT2760nw2lLkfCm06VG6cW-F1PxD2QL6k8BVlg_WXWwujJ--m_S2LgdZ-fX9DD2A=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGCxyVoMYNwzV8F-1KzP_rlnvv5xIezVIf_SqMSxRnlO1S8IzrE0f3KuSg6ox4m0eE0GeEtlO0jFNwyfVkLmH-a2UPP7l5O6uJhCmqgGlDVLo5JcOLj_xlT6DuPeNsfzsDYUGXvswH64WrfXzLgA5CaWKo7NEOxpxp0gkW55DhN0-jgoYDAQ=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2100" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGCxyVoMYNwzV8F-1KzP_rlnvv5xIezVIf_SqMSxRnlO1S8IzrE0f3KuSg6ox4m0eE0GeEtlO0jFNwyfVkLmH-a2UPP7l5O6uJhCmqgGlDVLo5JcOLj_xlT6DuPeNsfzsDYUGXvswH64WrfXzLgA5CaWKo7NEOxpxp0gkW55DhN0-jgoYDAQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div><b>Rhythm Dance to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Made To Love by John Legend, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"> U Move, I Move by John Legend--</span><span style="background-color: white;">I absolutely LOVED these costumes on Papadakis and Cizeron for their <a href="https://www.steezy.co/posts/waacking-voguing" target="_blank">Waacking</a>-inspired Rhythm Dance</span><span style="background-color: white;">. Gabriella's burgundy-colored costume featured a see-through neckline, midriff, and sleeves with solid panels and thigh-high slit skirt, all accented with beautiful sequin accents. Guillaume wore a matching color top with skin-tight faux leather pants. Guillaume's top mirrored her design with the same see-through and solid details as well as sequins. I especially loved how the panels in the designs highlighted their bodies, accentuating the form in sharp detail. Sexy, bold, and modern, these costumes were designed and created by <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingmathieucaron/?hl=en" target="_blank">Feeling by Mathieu Caron</a></b>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>9.75</b></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiu2a_yjXwpvRHqWPVzaEEnYLI-ACh5l0r-VCvp6JbRTwjaaPfdx91sQ3RSYQosh1Ps3IMu0_ayMeaK5K9E3hCY9-EEJ4cw96TJGZJIAO4fWq93t00GkHiwbDP4R41Z1EJ6UCldUNFMmbs3iiY4De4uUbmQo3BTc0LoF0ShfP-O-cPbtZJcDg=s612" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="408" data-original-width="612" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiu2a_yjXwpvRHqWPVzaEEnYLI-ACh5l0r-VCvp6JbRTwjaaPfdx91sQ3RSYQosh1Ps3IMu0_ayMeaK5K9E3hCY9-EEJ4cw96TJGZJIAO4fWq93t00GkHiwbDP4R41Z1EJ6UCldUNFMmbs3iiY4De4uUbmQo3BTc0LoF0ShfP-O-cPbtZJcDg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Victoria Sinitsina and Nikita Katsalapov ROC Rhythm Dance--</b>Skating to </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">You Can Leave Your Hat On (from "Nine 1/2 weeks") performed by Joe Cocker, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Brick House by The Commodores</span><span style="background-color: white;">, Sinitsina and Katsalapov wore these black-and-white looks above. While I liked her UBER sexy midriff-exposing one-shoulder look, I thought his ensemble looked like a badly dressed tourist at a Carnival Cruise bar. As a costume duo, they were more Tacky Insta-Influencers and less Hot Sexy Couple.</span></span></div><div><b>7.85</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCbXV8hKSVPCwM_KaH5e-iQhr1DZ-o3_ub-tSKlVechX_hJ5OkDhAbpPygKJo8yXoYPho1hANzXLDz4aqrFcw7kGIAqufsPRpLjVj4Wn_0dCmKyWQ0N57DD-RO8OUGTRVTJMyIOXMzK-Hx_3N2N02bGYRK1BpcvzyaUecQwdPAB7PbRrISYA=s1023" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1023" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCbXV8hKSVPCwM_KaH5e-iQhr1DZ-o3_ub-tSKlVechX_hJ5OkDhAbpPygKJo8yXoYPho1hANzXLDz4aqrFcw7kGIAqufsPRpLjVj4Wn_0dCmKyWQ0N57DD-RO8OUGTRVTJMyIOXMzK-Hx_3N2N02bGYRK1BpcvzyaUecQwdPAB7PbRrISYA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Dance to</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Piano Concerto No. 2 by Sergei Rachmaninov and </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Caprice No. 24 by Niccolo Paganini--</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">These looks were far more elegant and better than the Rythm Dance in design and execution. Victoria's ivory sequined costume had gorgeous pin-tucking torso details which then opened up to a flouncy skirt. In contrast to hers, Nikita was in all-black with a loose-fitting shirt and pants. I wish he would wear more slim-fitting shirts, but at least this was an improvement from his Rythm Dance "Margaritaville"-looking outfit.</span></div><div><b>8.75</b></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTzpb1Jmis7tcFUFYs47Undd0hezV3LgktDfFNuzUiLNY0HRKW0vgju-u-JReTem5mAenpz_R-w4wI6Aqp8IXYO8hg9rFSoZaM6UYNu4rlNM8Nnmamvf54GmdwtH5AcD-cu1yaGUwl7YpsoE25mqDAzm95hZoOf2JCm4zHMWJEidWx4o0PtQ=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTzpb1Jmis7tcFUFYs47Undd0hezV3LgktDfFNuzUiLNY0HRKW0vgju-u-JReTem5mAenpz_R-w4wI6Aqp8IXYO8hg9rFSoZaM6UYNu4rlNM8Nnmamvf54GmdwtH5AcD-cu1yaGUwl7YpsoE25mqDAzm95hZoOf2JCm4zHMWJEidWx4o0PtQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Madison Hubbell and Zachary Donohue USA Rhythm Dance--</b>One look at these costumes and after the first beats of their music, it all made perfect costume sense! Skating to </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Nasty by Janet Jackson, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Rope Burn by Janet Jackson, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Rhythm Nation Janet Jackson</span><span style="background-color: white;">, Hubbell and Donohue wore these fabulous costumes paying homage to Miss Janet Jackson and especially her Rhythm Nation looks. I thought they were done expertly and exquisitely with the sharp fitted tailoring, the silver grommets, crystals, buckles...they were 100 % Janet and still done in a non-Halloween-but-instead fashionable manner. Iconic.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>9.65</b></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVTs31_uLkMUwNRi_5qC2EHJsOLwFjKSLhs2zpKpqMFK14cQfgPTIpG-o5RO6rJ7aTwWl24KZhucSMgY7_jWEIpp-J-RS2YZGLW9M_UG8lj4l7HiJv7nAZd1IC87nTEjf9u72vZJk_ktmu-lILIbIMGHt255h1h3E18QSTGaGxoY3khwm16g=s1279" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1279" height="406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVTs31_uLkMUwNRi_5qC2EHJsOLwFjKSLhs2zpKpqMFK14cQfgPTIpG-o5RO6rJ7aTwWl24KZhucSMgY7_jWEIpp-J-RS2YZGLW9M_UG8lj4l7HiJv7nAZd1IC87nTEjf9u72vZJk_ktmu-lILIbIMGHt255h1h3E18QSTGaGxoY3khwm16g=w640-h406" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0VKrrXFnV8maD_4Po4_mKEZE5Gh64yEQ08fkwhWBik5JAbtksYEyHLTc1W3ClYN5XYEmGSkHy-CvzoHdjrkBjG4GlC0kO8xWNDUrFsmWAFu61OsxFsdlGU7m0C8LwyP8_W0iGvOC35Lz99w07KsP3Y6nPjf4hsiUkyp8wrpN7fyrM27lc6g=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0VKrrXFnV8maD_4Po4_mKEZE5Gh64yEQ08fkwhWBik5JAbtksYEyHLTc1W3ClYN5XYEmGSkHy-CvzoHdjrkBjG4GlC0kO8xWNDUrFsmWAFu61OsxFsdlGU7m0C8LwyP8_W0iGvOC35Lz99w07KsP3Y6nPjf4hsiUkyp8wrpN7fyrM27lc6g=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Free Dance to</b> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Drowning by Anne Sila--</b>Beautiful, ethereal, melancholic...all words that come to mind when I saw these Free Dance costumes on Madison and Zachary.<b> </b>Her lilac sequined dress was sexy but not vulgar with its almost-nude look that is very much on-trend for evening dresses now. I loved the asymmetry of the hem and neckline as well as the soft delicate color. Zac's look of a sequined maroon-gray-hued velvety top and maroon-colored pants was a nice masculine foil to her costume femininity.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9.30</b></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmLhWvSxfEw0gTlMQ_W1hT_Wz0biJzk3dsuQsoUZgsb71ITjWVfUtYg-XxM42HtLab-wtE-2v7qOzEq3yndSpR6t3hQittKktPj7akxu70ufhUQvuM3TjVYOmyRqG_xHIwZzAJUQFJz-BOkQhSk7wZfUnGvqPrb3brFnsnnMDpgFS4Py27Lw=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhmLhWvSxfEw0gTlMQ_W1hT_Wz0biJzk3dsuQsoUZgsb71ITjWVfUtYg-XxM42HtLab-wtE-2v7qOzEq3yndSpR6t3hQittKktPj7akxu70ufhUQvuM3TjVYOmyRqG_xHIwZzAJUQFJz-BOkQhSk7wZfUnGvqPrb3brFnsnnMDpgFS4Py27Lw=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyea8Ue-ZsSlDhssdxu7XxMwd8-iJwi1r7G_3RouCmc-A7Gvs23kqx8aWoFTRYU_69dpoTD95nlvSXPQid_e6Qyq80Sp5iU1snshw0-N2ywHEXWANFczw_4ziqmK4WIDRILHdL_8jRkQzTZgHuqmjEo0z6fQGEpNNpjQWdgRI35s8hTzP2SQ=s1279" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1208" data-original-width="1279" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyea8Ue-ZsSlDhssdxu7XxMwd8-iJwi1r7G_3RouCmc-A7Gvs23kqx8aWoFTRYU_69dpoTD95nlvSXPQid_e6Qyq80Sp5iU1snshw0-N2ywHEXWANFczw_4ziqmK4WIDRILHdL_8jRkQzTZgHuqmjEo0z6fQGEpNNpjQWdgRI35s8hTzP2SQ=w640-h604" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtjCBe6y6d4w5K9t8aeNEppF3IdkcL10DDODPyJTsmoE-5NWLdgiVX9DUWm_sByoh_4VUrqdq-YGK7h0Y-2oOjL0qqoTNo9PiUJ8r8EoLC6I6MnDBcpJCXJo21cLIC9RNJC15_i3yovmp1Aajxtsh3f1IOlLqpwH49t3OAjmAMH5sn7pKgdg=s1044" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="950" data-original-width="1044" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtjCBe6y6d4w5K9t8aeNEppF3IdkcL10DDODPyJTsmoE-5NWLdgiVX9DUWm_sByoh_4VUrqdq-YGK7h0Y-2oOjL0qqoTNo9PiUJ8r8EoLC6I6MnDBcpJCXJo21cLIC9RNJC15_i3yovmp1Aajxtsh3f1IOlLqpwH49t3OAjmAMH5sn7pKgdg=w640-h582" width="640" /></a></div><span><b>Madison Chock and Evan Bates USA Rhythm Dance--</b>Skating to </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Myboi by Billie Eilish, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Therefore I am by Billie Eilish, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Bad Guy by Billie Eilish</span><span style="background-color: white;">, Chock and Bates wore these black and neon green looks above. Evan was in all black with an outfit of pants, shirt, and faux leather-accented jacket. The only color came from the neon green lining; Madison was the star and the center of focus here in that highlighter-green colored sequined costume with pointed bustline and fab gloves done by <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingmathieucaron/?hl=en" target="_blank">Feeling by Mathieu Caron</a></b>. In fact, one of my favorite details was those GLOVES and the emerald jeweled nails (seen in the photo above from the 2022 U.S. Figure Skating Championships). I thought they looked great!</span></span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>9.00</b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>BTW:</b></span></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQCPn3R_59eLu-lq9Cic1CG7v6NYMbSNsTkxvIxtz-zHAZCSytH9p4fRCg6w9tFRbSWBPfzDfcU0i1AqUYNhnSj7h2QmtgYfSXOiEgzhX0FqleL-Kl8fnmjXlkeLkXDMwuUlUlYA5aq9FPKOh2V7Tbh4w0CoHRdTdHdT3hwUnc12aw5M_qVw=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQCPn3R_59eLu-lq9Cic1CG7v6NYMbSNsTkxvIxtz-zHAZCSytH9p4fRCg6w9tFRbSWBPfzDfcU0i1AqUYNhnSj7h2QmtgYfSXOiEgzhX0FqleL-Kl8fnmjXlkeLkXDMwuUlUlYA5aq9FPKOh2V7Tbh4w0CoHRdTdHdT3hwUnc12aw5M_qVw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Evan's costume changed within this past season...above is what he wore to the same Rythm Dance at Skate America 2021, consisting of a skin-tight knit shirt with green binding and...a faux leather chest harness. I liked its boldness and sexiness at the time but his more "subdued" costume worn at the Olympics was more understandable, making her the sole Costume Focus.</i></b></div></b><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIhbydaM6RwsIIFybZloohPWwlr9ZyLoncqKILQcsO0Gy6TUIBQxRXOfeqc125qwAEvb2ycjYjOJc4Tboa79YV3RQr8T_-tSqtnnYD6KSmGouz7kJJnd9kVPjZbXhtQNRCFg_QLQLCzdn_gvtbemquFAbbCUY9G5ZeIdjsGpP5S5nPl4XNQA=s1000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1000" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIhbydaM6RwsIIFybZloohPWwlr9ZyLoncqKILQcsO0Gy6TUIBQxRXOfeqc125qwAEvb2ycjYjOJc4Tboa79YV3RQr8T_-tSqtnnYD6KSmGouz7kJJnd9kVPjZbXhtQNRCFg_QLQLCzdn_gvtbemquFAbbCUY9G5ZeIdjsGpP5S5nPl4XNQA=w640-h384" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi76RmeDZtZlxxH_pu8gHrNVSUeNPx4EIzW7u5Ke718HO3ttVwetYJbES8QhO6ZehXzyFZKxfh1lTWe70K9rUvRJAbFd2k7XS2abM9k_558qO4T4IuyCUbXoXbkfNBbs8dAn29FdYWHmwL2-jd_aVi4Lj7qjeGcXkMjN8wxSmHq08z62sWjBg=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi76RmeDZtZlxxH_pu8gHrNVSUeNPx4EIzW7u5Ke718HO3ttVwetYJbES8QhO6ZehXzyFZKxfh1lTWe70K9rUvRJAbFd2k7XS2abM9k_558qO4T4IuyCUbXoXbkfNBbs8dAn29FdYWHmwL2-jd_aVi4Lj7qjeGcXkMjN8wxSmHq08z62sWjBg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Free Dance to </b></span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Contact by Daft Punk, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Touch by Daft Punk, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Within by Daft Punk, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Touch by Daft Punk--</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">An Astronaut and the Sexy Reptilian Alien. Doing a Mating Dance to...Daft Punk. Sign me up! </span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;">These were some of my favorite costumes in Ice Dance this season BY FAR! Evan looks hot in this astronaut-from-the-future sleek indigo blue costume with a graphic white and lavender piping, accentuating his torso. And Madison brings high fashion life to this Couture Reptile from the Runway look, featuring intricate sequin applique and a fishtail hem. Outstanding! The costumes were created by <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingmathieucaron/?hl=en" target="_blank">Feeling by Mathieu Caron.</a></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>9.75</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3vUYf37Ldxhe_6Grs61Ydonqn6mfBVbVritJsqYKot1-UtK-m2RlqPNTtQtZ5neB_KPJLDNHAg8YbMFZjZCPHHO-FZ941XlvQTpv6yAHLW-kmuSUrgu-dQO0PlM2WnFwpukvn6ouIdp2KfPjRq3Rsr0Tf91wM3fDCaORyxL7gP6eNwnFYJA=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3vUYf37Ldxhe_6Grs61Ydonqn6mfBVbVritJsqYKot1-UtK-m2RlqPNTtQtZ5neB_KPJLDNHAg8YbMFZjZCPHHO-FZ941XlvQTpv6yAHLW-kmuSUrgu-dQO0PlM2WnFwpukvn6ouIdp2KfPjRq3Rsr0Tf91wM3fDCaORyxL7gP6eNwnFYJA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri ITALY Rhythm Dance--</b>Skating to </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Michael Jackson x Mark Ronson: Diamonds Are Invincible, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough by Michael Jackson</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">, the Italian Ice Dance couple wore these costumes above. Marco's especially paid homage to the icon, Michael Jackson and his 1995 MTV Awards look, with his black and silver sequined cardigan and pants with a white t-shirt outfit. Charlene was more 90s Versace in her costume, especially with the bust and silver strapped details.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>8.90</b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYUjCZZGv74L1nNXOVhOqjPrI8i6rJypywV1L-OvVpt-yvK0Vf8qdMjQKCiZR0cqKEKrR5RXMKx-dbO5EeGnm9Ej4TB112Y9upwDWi2syGIDu__2sGARxYe1-wP3yxaorscylrJIv_RE5vHLtBN7TwDkhZk-OfdLdXykEBZQK8t1Zz-RMarQ=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiYUjCZZGv74L1nNXOVhOqjPrI8i6rJypywV1L-OvVpt-yvK0Vf8qdMjQKCiZR0cqKEKrR5RXMKx-dbO5EeGnm9Ej4TB112Y9upwDWi2syGIDu__2sGARxYe1-wP3yxaorscylrJIv_RE5vHLtBN7TwDkhZk-OfdLdXykEBZQK8t1Zz-RMarQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin ROC Rhythm Dance--</b>Skating to </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Everybody by Backstreet Boys (Apashe, Oski, Lennon Unofficial Remix), </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Monster by Shawn Mendes, Justin Bieber</span><span style="background-color: white;">, Stepanova and Bukin wore these costumes above. While I think they were trying to give more of a late 90's fashion vibe here (to go with the music), these outfits still looked like modern and fresh updates. The 90's style cues of neon colors, rips and shredding, work-out top, and fingerless gloves were all there but updated with a more 21st styling and fit.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>9.00</b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"> </span></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZ4LamWQeCtdLCx8NKecbysUa-sDjuWN2OvfniTYy5FPcw9ZsZmcel2Ov2TDgtLbJqNJokjmmSgQFg_J3QdJLvwsE8PkbE0gwC082bxsujltx9ZjvgL-Ri5Z7DMuoDpXTtKlnjgdN0Y3waa-lY7i1zvfprsNeO7_nPPlkJ4h9JR2kYND0xyg=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgZ4LamWQeCtdLCx8NKecbysUa-sDjuWN2OvfniTYy5FPcw9ZsZmcel2Ov2TDgtLbJqNJokjmmSgQFg_J3QdJLvwsE8PkbE0gwC082bxsujltx9ZjvgL-Ri5Z7DMuoDpXTtKlnjgdN0Y3waa-lY7i1zvfprsNeO7_nPPlkJ4h9JR2kYND0xyg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><b><div><span style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDCD4SJvvM9ljDFEdzZXsOZRb1dHHfLaodlr6KYYlZr9Iqgn5WNt-yhHCxuLFiYOWcQfWmcb0gXh62D5CrS1GY0SltrrSDwcv_OX_OdUEBIXKlgpx1njSnmBroFhIWXTGa8lfF15X4xVagLV_jOJpkbYyc31YqeacPee3BONyvM_P6lNX3ow=s1108" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1046" data-original-width="1108" height="604" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhDCD4SJvvM9ljDFEdzZXsOZRb1dHHfLaodlr6KYYlZr9Iqgn5WNt-yhHCxuLFiYOWcQfWmcb0gXh62D5CrS1GY0SltrrSDwcv_OX_OdUEBIXKlgpx1njSnmBroFhIWXTGa8lfF15X4xVagLV_jOJpkbYyc31YqeacPee3BONyvM_P6lNX3ow=w640-h604" width="640" /></a></div></span></div>Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier CANADA Rhythm Dance--</b>Yes kids, you are looking at NEON ORANGE, TONS of multi-colored sequins, rainbow-colored feathers, AND one-piece jumpsuit bell bottoms! So don't be shocked when you realize they are skating to Elton John...more specifically </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues by Elton John and </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Still Standing</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">. They are over-the-top, kitschy, fun, and bold, just like the icon himself. Many commented that if you are going to wear something as BOLD as this, their ice dance better be just as bold, and to me, it was but...yes: I could not take my eyes away from those costumes. These need to go in an Ice Dance Hall of Fame Costume Exhibition...TOMORROW! They were designed by <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/peter_defreitas/?hl=en" target="_blank">Peter DeFreitas</a></b>.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>9.50</b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>BTW:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBRCe0kKnqF7rebkErvSV0baa8-vl72lnSLx1dX5Z9o8lJapkhmdnTPJThvAoJ-3zOLlUNZkGPG_AAPah1wHmG9iwH4zrk-9hEYhxpnBNzw-_UTLciVze1DIMonvtnK34t0Uz-12gt8jxyFNsY531kJTEZokMuU4-lSDLsRfzoAARElz248g=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiBRCe0kKnqF7rebkErvSV0baa8-vl72lnSLx1dX5Z9o8lJapkhmdnTPJThvAoJ-3zOLlUNZkGPG_AAPah1wHmG9iwH4zrk-9hEYhxpnBNzw-_UTLciVze1DIMonvtnK34t0Uz-12gt8jxyFNsY531kJTEZokMuU4-lSDLsRfzoAARElz248g=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>For the Team Competition that happened at the start of these Olympics, Gilles and Poirier skated their Rhythm Dance wearing the same costumes...almost. Piper wore something different which featured a bubblegum pink bra top, cropped jacket, and "feather" skirt. I am glad they opted for the complete jumpsuit for their Individual Ice Dance Competition. </i></b></div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-0H87ndspuZSWVSsBFFdnuChA1WFcMMM1MkTQNrL1614RHXe9OPrxS-HUoSUGy-WsTW7yWNJtzyqHTqL1A73MP_bNUAbtcxNgUbgIBrFtQ1p7HDNutItwFrffG81qr9j99HIz5U2-FLmZi56IUpXFBJBivSBN6xJLffD-ZSYDw-BnL0uuhg=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="914" data-original-width="1280" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg-0H87ndspuZSWVSsBFFdnuChA1WFcMMM1MkTQNrL1614RHXe9OPrxS-HUoSUGy-WsTW7yWNJtzyqHTqL1A73MP_bNUAbtcxNgUbgIBrFtQ1p7HDNutItwFrffG81qr9j99HIz5U2-FLmZi56IUpXFBJBivSBN6xJLffD-ZSYDw-BnL0uuhg=w640-h458" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiV_Y2uzcmXQ_6nMGzgsiLGrAsxvdhC46Jiwug0UGQ2rHkZKQk_qzvSPqZNeFoxuPOootDT73--it2-LyEA2a_UD05Nod0lKFgksDQrlpbaVvC-tEETZtkF6ZY2eLWbR0qxz4jqNbKh1aLZ68_6KtbKQaqPPdnxJOgOEycRANWOEia29hfZdA=s922" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="922" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiV_Y2uzcmXQ_6nMGzgsiLGrAsxvdhC46Jiwug0UGQ2rHkZKQk_qzvSPqZNeFoxuPOootDT73--it2-LyEA2a_UD05Nod0lKFgksDQrlpbaVvC-tEETZtkF6ZY2eLWbR0qxz4jqNbKh1aLZ68_6KtbKQaqPPdnxJOgOEycRANWOEia29hfZdA=w640-h462" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Free Dance to</b> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Long and Winding Road by Paul McCartney, arranged by Govardo--</b>For their Free Dance, Gilles and Poirier wore these light lavender-and-violet-hued costumes with sequins and tie-dye shading. While I really liked hers, I wasn't so much a fan of his--in terms of the coloring/shading and sequin details. For him, it was almost distracting, especially with that one-leg dye-and-sequin section which I felt was unnecessary. Her draped asymmetrical costume with exposed shoulder flounce-sleeve was beautiful and stage-impacting, making her almost look like a rare bird found in the Amazon.</span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>8.30</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>BTW:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHMP--PQIAdYsVM9DfZOSW6C89Q2MrGWJchVSEktlQNpFvYBtXelh7EZashv8Nx0t_JhHUSu6Qc9L76BM7iKiY7J0qFOU-0UTU08KvacaWkFcNDu9bP8ih43bVsDwkG_yIRp_vK1SSQvQKLy70_K3bzKhHCle6_WuzdFxyPpMJCrQqiz2Z_Q=s655" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="655" data-original-width="606" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhHMP--PQIAdYsVM9DfZOSW6C89Q2MrGWJchVSEktlQNpFvYBtXelh7EZashv8Nx0t_JhHUSu6Qc9L76BM7iKiY7J0qFOU-0UTU08KvacaWkFcNDu9bP8ih43bVsDwkG_yIRp_vK1SSQvQKLy70_K3bzKhHCle6_WuzdFxyPpMJCrQqiz2Z_Q=w592-h640" width="592" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b><i>The above were the costumes they wore for their Free Dance in the Team Competition at the Beijing Olympics over a week ago. Look closely and you will notice that in terms of design, they're basically the same (as the light lavender ones) but just different in color and dyeing effects. I almost like these worn for the Team Competition better than the other ones. They were designed and created by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peter_defreitas/?hl=en" target="_blank">Peter DeFreitas</a>.</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPMNVqvH-VQi9Kn_03Fh9Yy77leimfI_44TyeIaxNYsVAde5iL-nSRvGsdb9G1uC74KsZouKKdEz6g_j0COtNAKciDi9UfnBnDWj7CLFWxv9EpNEb88VLetCMoS9ObSj78ACF689zYGapQninmwiXbFTe6NEfN7zr2bolbKc-a6A-kh8UrjA=s1053" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1035" data-original-width="1053" height="630" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiPMNVqvH-VQi9Kn_03Fh9Yy77leimfI_44TyeIaxNYsVAde5iL-nSRvGsdb9G1uC74KsZouKKdEz6g_j0COtNAKciDi9UfnBnDWj7CLFWxv9EpNEb88VLetCMoS9ObSj78ACF689zYGapQninmwiXbFTe6NEfN7zr2bolbKc-a6A-kh8UrjA=w640-h630" width="640" /></a></div><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6O3brfcnJzyrQOCiJEnl6eHXaGnn0mTIuQIowv1eeoA4q5zSTTYqtLE6sEMxCDW6LTFhkKk7dsGbqH7U3Bq-oSP9Fdk_ayy5afpyO43ze6ncx4fEwzRKlFK0TlxPQ5Lkot9rN8Kf-WrhBdM7-BJyqPFFev20ww4-X9PO6M6Ib2I287nGrZw=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1280" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6O3brfcnJzyrQOCiJEnl6eHXaGnn0mTIuQIowv1eeoA4q5zSTTYqtLE6sEMxCDW6LTFhkKk7dsGbqH7U3Bq-oSP9Fdk_ayy5afpyO43ze6ncx4fEwzRKlFK0TlxPQ5Lkot9rN8Kf-WrhBdM7-BJyqPFFev20ww4-X9PO6M6Ib2I287nGrZw=w640-h600" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Olivia Smart and Adrian Diaz SPAIN Rythm Dance--</b>Skating to </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Proud Mary by Tina Turner</b>, Olivia Smart and Adrian Diaz looked <i>Muy Caliente</i> in these costumes. Adrian wore a black outfit consisting of black pants, a belt, and a sequined black shirt with plunging neckline and satin cuffs. It was OK, except for that belt. I know that they have to cinch their pants otherwise, they would not stay up perhaps, but, I would rather see a non-belt clean undisrupted look. Olivia was PERFECT as an Ice Dance Tina Turner in a shocking red sequined mini dress with a cowl neckline. </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><b>8.95</b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSD9CrmenKCw0CLJtisdoy0HSeREy3yPmrVOMbHCaDMiVy4kOW34Za97ytXbtLBAp644fXsJN0h17uIWXLaHwU3p1zTafOB4XcrDoQAe2Ev6ZrHER-AR9RURcm_hYoFJaWhLbtMyGEEFJNg6mOSvRWvMZoFLjAS0LbQ3Y6dj8jXtP1P730Zw=s925" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="680" data-original-width="925" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgSD9CrmenKCw0CLJtisdoy0HSeREy3yPmrVOMbHCaDMiVy4kOW34Za97ytXbtLBAp644fXsJN0h17uIWXLaHwU3p1zTafOB4XcrDoQAe2Ev6ZrHER-AR9RURcm_hYoFJaWhLbtMyGEEFJNg6mOSvRWvMZoFLjAS0LbQ3Y6dj8jXtP1P730Zw=w640-h470" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbOU9ph0f5aMeTZN4ULPPNqT1QuL02Ul2HTI8ueTK43lyBQs0pxZX6PX7dXXYb9hwDybVmbbr-aE1hWuSV2uCIXS8DQaPTNtMD1qbAiq_2Ay9krDmnKTFMvx95rWMcZQm2p9yB7dmmFBiQzSnc20VP8SmMK1SIAe1Whq-09IzPR__QtLyt9Q=s647" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="647" data-original-width="600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhbOU9ph0f5aMeTZN4ULPPNqT1QuL02Ul2HTI8ueTK43lyBQs0pxZX6PX7dXXYb9hwDybVmbbr-aE1hWuSV2uCIXS8DQaPTNtMD1qbAiq_2Ay9krDmnKTFMvx95rWMcZQm2p9yB7dmmFBiQzSnc20VP8SmMK1SIAe1Whq-09IzPR__QtLyt9Q=w594-h640" width="594" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Free Dance to I Was Always There by Henry Jackman, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">The Fencing Lesson (The Mask of Zorro soundtrack) by James Horner, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">I Want To Spend My Lifetime Loving You (The Mask of Zorro soundtrack) performed by Tina Arena, Marc Anthony, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">The Plaza Of Execution (The Mask of Zorro soundtrack) by James Horner--</span><span style="background-color: white;">The</span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">Spanish Ice Dance pair wore these great looks above for their Free Dance. Olivia wore an emerald green corset-style dress with a draped wrap skirt and Adrian was Zorro Hot in a black ensemble. The costumes were perfect compliments to their skate, music, and overall theme. <i>Muy Bien Chicos!</i> The costumes were designed and created by <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingmathieucaron/?hl=en" target="_blank">Feeling by Mathieu Caron</a></b>.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>9.20</b></span></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheDM3dothQJjkgxTVgdXrOcA523XhT8q2I3VTsVEEKwzUwP170bbu3K6TgpH0beHp4Yjrgp6rzBIRRR85aFczpO_lXSk3PzqhZzoXV_SCxDSBpEfQbjzfsO9RgXbKqpj-EVyUT-6_8h6X-da3JLkeQesublpSMoPVZJAb0nBAUH49JcBuo9w=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="996" data-original-width="1280" height="498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEheDM3dothQJjkgxTVgdXrOcA523XhT8q2I3VTsVEEKwzUwP170bbu3K6TgpH0beHp4Yjrgp6rzBIRRR85aFczpO_lXSk3PzqhZzoXV_SCxDSBpEfQbjzfsO9RgXbKqpj-EVyUT-6_8h6X-da3JLkeQesublpSMoPVZJAb0nBAUH49JcBuo9w=w640-h498" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson GREAT BRITAIN Rythm Dance--</b>They skated their Rhythm Dance to </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I Was Made For Lovin’ You (from "Hard Times") by Kiss, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Forever (from "Hot in the Shade") by Kiss, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Rock, and Roll All Nite (from "Dressed to Kill") by Kiss </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">in these black and silver studded looks. I liked everything about them: His sequined shoulder flange details, his UBER plunging neckline (very "Kiss"!), as well as her design with the sequined "V" applique, the side panels, and fingerless gloves. They look 21st century Rock & Roll hot!</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>9.25</b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0NfRQ3xGSaTajDu2MuPJOoQYUMiXnHXfZleGxuKhGmZbuggd4hWtAhqPhnWl5-04oqWyssEwju45aMdPJUGzZaqvSK4Dyw9st-TdShzM-QiBHYwZ9JnZuxMYNJ7xnNnAhG2msTIYOHZSHsn7QX_Jt_ejcsj8qB96dpBB1WoYXaMLeZCsvAQ=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj0NfRQ3xGSaTajDu2MuPJOoQYUMiXnHXfZleGxuKhGmZbuggd4hWtAhqPhnWl5-04oqWyssEwju45aMdPJUGzZaqvSK4Dyw9st-TdShzM-QiBHYwZ9JnZuxMYNJ7xnNnAhG2msTIYOHZSHsn7QX_Jt_ejcsj8qB96dpBB1WoYXaMLeZCsvAQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Free Dance to</b> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Circle of Life, Nants' Ingonyama (The Lion King soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">They Live In You (The Lion King soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">He Lives in You (The Lion King soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Circle of Life (The Lion King soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">King of Pride Rock, Circle of Life (Reprise) (The Lion King soundtrack) by Hans Zimmer--</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">I have to give costume props to the designers at <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/xpressionelite/?hl=en" target="_blank">Elite Xpression</a></b> for taking the "Lion King" theme and somehow making it more Alexander McQueen and less Pantages Theater! I really liked these for their high-end fashion style and sequin-and-feather-like applique. Her costume beadwork was great and the delicate, almost Couture-like ruching on his top was subtly gorgeous.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>9.25</b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4j9F-QZTvyaMje4MSoyvjd2Nx1wfqDV61Uvak36J0PRPAttNwWNcHzjlOMjVX3CVx7qb0DKT1MMN7SzSLt3jtoztCgyPBiyiE6HcfOGdYicYg8QtY_Gdyeibhr4bRKJmpVZ9bbg4DhFRZ0ybzbAemYAyRovi1RO3-1n_ZiXY5TuYT1nyAoA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4j9F-QZTvyaMje4MSoyvjd2Nx1wfqDV61Uvak36J0PRPAttNwWNcHzjlOMjVX3CVx7qb0DKT1MMN7SzSLt3jtoztCgyPBiyiE6HcfOGdYicYg8QtY_Gdyeibhr4bRKJmpVZ9bbg4DhFRZ0ybzbAemYAyRovi1RO3-1n_ZiXY5TuYT1nyAoA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Kaitlin Hawayek and Jean-Luc Baker USA Rythm Dance--</b>To their Disco-inspired Rhythm Dance to </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Love to Love You Baby - Giorgio Moroder Remix by Donna Summer, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Bad Girl - Gigamesh Remix by Donna Summer</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">, Hawayek and Baker wore these looks above.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">I can see the overt Disco-influence in his unbuttoned satin shirt and black outfit, as well as her razzle-dazzle dress, overall these were OK but to be honest, not fabulous: I would have maybe liked his satin shirt to match her lipstick and earrings (pink) and for Kaitlin, I wouldn't have taken the crystal mesh all the way down that deep in the front; maybe just the neckline, arms and in the back, while her waist would be "cinched" with a solid pink contrast band matching his shirt and her earrings/lipstick. Just my two cents.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><b>7.95</b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8walG5KREbySr7qz8INkLaeqCS-hPQbTY4JJJntPYA09PIxnXS4U4qoO97p8ec311crdlRbw5K8phdmbN6QObGN5j_Xq6IXT25qdlxqjZ8cE3CfKr_fiqqVBglyJ9e1Ey_dSFvBnJ9u44JDsOIwU3E11FmnkHOnVYKGt4wEXBbj6SMaKMGQ=s1034" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="738" data-original-width="1034" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8walG5KREbySr7qz8INkLaeqCS-hPQbTY4JJJntPYA09PIxnXS4U4qoO97p8ec311crdlRbw5K8phdmbN6QObGN5j_Xq6IXT25qdlxqjZ8cE3CfKr_fiqqVBglyJ9e1Ey_dSFvBnJ9u44JDsOIwU3E11FmnkHOnVYKGt4wEXBbj6SMaKMGQ=w640-h456" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Free Dance to</b> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Prelude in E-Minor, Op. 28, No 4 by Frederic Chopin, arranged by Janusz Olejniczak, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Nocturne in E-Minor, Op. 72, No. 1 by Frederic Chopin, arranged by Janusz Olejniczak--</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Ethereal, pretty, delicate and just right for the skate and music. I liked these costumes from the U.S. Ice Dance pair for their Free Dance. His romantic blouson style satin top was modern-dance ballet adjacent and nice when paired with tight pants, and Kaitlin's lilac dress was effortless; I loved the gathered bust and waistband and see-through flared skirt. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Costumes are from</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingmathieucaron/?hl=en" target="_blank">Feeling by Mathieu Caron</a>.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">9.00</span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjW7T-Vp1sJ3PmON_OwTrFVK9iMqvLZ4sCytWUzxMbQK8KRc-Mx9FInXM2iTcgf8XXiX-1z6ESIVpbKqmhoM3ejH0e1jeNg09k8A4Bf6VqWng2ZnJA_xQaJDQdN4ANHJTmklTdgvUzPVgV40W-BD9EZeumxhXPyM5jAStveQSQ64s_7NIrz2A=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="914" data-original-width="1280" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjW7T-Vp1sJ3PmON_OwTrFVK9iMqvLZ4sCytWUzxMbQK8KRc-Mx9FInXM2iTcgf8XXiX-1z6ESIVpbKqmhoM3ejH0e1jeNg09k8A4Bf6VqWng2ZnJA_xQaJDQdN4ANHJTmklTdgvUzPVgV40W-BD9EZeumxhXPyM5jAStveQSQ64s_7NIrz2A=w640-h458" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7o9JIzPQECMSVRoxvUxOXaTAEEhuL-V8Jg1TKlkVgOyIyCJVECOZpfWtLJEq4oxk2MeZTJHzkbwmbP2aVWu5eyGz6VhBFstj2nbKXeoNjQ_MdnOs9o05UGTjSW8oRVsfKe04txwQV_ttCE72aagT9S32NwUb9h4Yxvv6_ng1yTFRpn21XLA=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7o9JIzPQECMSVRoxvUxOXaTAEEhuL-V8Jg1TKlkVgOyIyCJVECOZpfWtLJEq4oxk2MeZTJHzkbwmbP2aVWu5eyGz6VhBFstj2nbKXeoNjQ_MdnOs9o05UGTjSW8oRVsfKe04txwQV_ttCE72aagT9S32NwUb9h4Yxvv6_ng1yTFRpn21XLA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><b>Marjorie Lajoie and Zachary Lagha CANADA Free Dance to</b> </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Real in Rio (from Rio soundtrack) by John Powell, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Locked Up (from Rio soundtrack) by John Powell, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Bird Fight (from Rio soundtrack) by John Powell--</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">These Ice Dance costumes to "Rio" were on my TOP FIVE LIST for this past season: I LOVED THEM! The colors, the design, the outstanding sequin work...they were like two rare, exotic birds ready for a Bird Couture Runway Show! Ladies and gentlemen, this is how you make a COSTUME IMPACT. Bravo! Naturally, these GORGEOUS creations are from <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingmathieucaron/?hl=en" target="_blank">Feeling by Mathieu Caron</a></b>.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>9.75</b></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>And Last but (maybe) not least...</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEix7KJWrk2OinVe0DE-KRAyrLYC88nhKz9JJEPPRAF9TR8FJnbtFlZEWj3wWtMZXulX8JtsVm2fHlb6C-y0JhDzU-I8l7f6vgH1wVB6bgnaoVRblAMVNUtS7Mfw4E0aXwqbUzNQqBB9iuWYiCGK2rYUd5G7-wOQDxAwfZpIff2ZUOZyM-weDA=s1040" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1040" data-original-width="923" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEix7KJWrk2OinVe0DE-KRAyrLYC88nhKz9JJEPPRAF9TR8FJnbtFlZEWj3wWtMZXulX8JtsVm2fHlb6C-y0JhDzU-I8l7f6vgH1wVB6bgnaoVRblAMVNUtS7Mfw4E0aXwqbUzNQqBB9iuWYiCGK2rYUd5G7-wOQDxAwfZpIff2ZUOZyM-weDA=w568-h640" width="568" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5kpaFFab2zWHCe0IWLwLajz4oaqxK6rFS9uOTJOvdLzc5sPNokrwfAwzawuU04hjHdPOphe4ee3alBnhG0FU1QSR--lqCYGBLo3fkmzzO5D3R0iovaTMO-5b05zFcD44EqMDknMmOPPEQgJw-GgHhrB8R3QhqW_5_o9TmmCF_gz9cWdJr4A=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh5kpaFFab2zWHCe0IWLwLajz4oaqxK6rFS9uOTJOvdLzc5sPNokrwfAwzawuU04hjHdPOphe4ee3alBnhG0FU1QSR--lqCYGBLo3fkmzzO5D3R0iovaTMO-5b05zFcD44EqMDknMmOPPEQgJw-GgHhrB8R3QhqW_5_o9TmmCF_gz9cWdJr4A=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><span style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>What would you wear if you had to skate to "Spirit in the Sky", The White Stripes, and Britney's "Toxic"? Katharina Muller and Tim Dieck of Germany decided to go The Joker meets Harley Quinn...of course! They were a fantastic Costume Mess, and I was LIVING for it. Unfortunately, the judges were not amused by their skate and possibly the choice of costumes, as fun as they might have been! They received the lowest scores out of ten couples in the Team Event Competition in Rhythm Dance.</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></span></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-49763705414597958642022-02-11T10:58:00.001-08:002022-02-15T15:20:10.839-08:00ICE STYLE.....Beijing Olympics 2022 FIGURE SKATING COSTUMES: The MEN!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6fp27TpnQjAznubsllqu9NzrTYpkeXjDepFc6otUqIk67gZ5YBtIMn8tMECQLk1XmRJIA2ste30lBO-UuheMHrvFXP_u3NRUAcm-K-ZneOAMFIJaKekN3axVhtJ_qrgVu3sVSDb3j0EkykkF5KR-1rvrh1DKfthgbA-tnZBJ9tQOWsNZ16w=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6fp27TpnQjAznubsllqu9NzrTYpkeXjDepFc6otUqIk67gZ5YBtIMn8tMECQLk1XmRJIA2ste30lBO-UuheMHrvFXP_u3NRUAcm-K-ZneOAMFIJaKekN3axVhtJ_qrgVu3sVSDb3j0EkykkF5KR-1rvrh1DKfthgbA-tnZBJ9tQOWsNZ16w=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Costume Men--(L to R) Nathan Chen of USA, Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan, and Shoma Uno of Japan--Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b style="text-align: left;">IT'S OLYMPICS TIME!</b><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"> This means...it's also </span><b style="text-align: left;">ICE STYLE</b><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"> time! I am so excited to discuss the FASHION and COSTUMES of the </span><span style="text-align: left;">Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics</span><span style="font-weight: 400; text-align: left;"> here on my "Ice Style" BLOG...</span></div></b><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivoLwk_bMlZgwzFhX5C-Kv6YHC4lS_vEVQj-Vezo10Ko1ua8eIetjTmsYXBPYq-1D80i8ZbTAS4RdoYCu27lj4_TPXk4m-OODylgF-Ah1HxVbToxX6WYAcVWEegksGAAla3NU_O5d20yihPs7stw5ux6pd2zXksyhV5swQvQ5uxpnH5msUuw=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivoLwk_bMlZgwzFhX5C-Kv6YHC4lS_vEVQj-Vezo10Ko1ua8eIetjTmsYXBPYq-1D80i8ZbTAS4RdoYCu27lj4_TPXk4m-OODylgF-Ah1HxVbToxX6WYAcVWEegksGAAla3NU_O5d20yihPs7stw5ux6pd2zXksyhV5swQvQ5uxpnH5msUuw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Sequin Men--(L to R) Donovan Carrillo of Mexico, Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan, and Shoma Uno of Japan--Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics</i></b></div></b><p></p><p>There are A LOT of costumes to discuss for all the skaters and disciplines but since the Men's Competition just ended, <b>let's begin with the MEN:</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpUhO17fEq1yeqBMpZ3IeAGDHoxrdJYLxjJgiUMg_a51PWc5u5BkWj2A7LsAdS_GcFgTzX-kCuz0MFllb7_1UEfZRm7TcjAX_JLHVSzF14UkvtkiMamy46GHt0WExUTstufTJw2n--SSmC6BMCZqgv2_hZ3g4jgp2KxD_a0OiOn7_C3xcZpg=s2901" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1703" data-original-width="2901" height="376" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpUhO17fEq1yeqBMpZ3IeAGDHoxrdJYLxjJgiUMg_a51PWc5u5BkWj2A7LsAdS_GcFgTzX-kCuz0MFllb7_1UEfZRm7TcjAX_JLHVSzF14UkvtkiMamy46GHt0WExUTstufTJw2n--SSmC6BMCZqgv2_hZ3g4jgp2KxD_a0OiOn7_C3xcZpg=w640-h376" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFXnyRYWhzQygS6CuReWV3Pc_exAp5pGcwTZlYsg-CPOgeDqPwSyPkmiLd_odJKcLbLKUoRpjlc_qLp5eVayYiACyTGU0-m9PHlykFJbniqSTYpbgALousKWtcG4xhRhSKW1VtN3hD3Of50n5PLhdpW_ShpO0L0cmwnbk3l4IhiCi39HHeVA=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjFXnyRYWhzQygS6CuReWV3Pc_exAp5pGcwTZlYsg-CPOgeDqPwSyPkmiLd_odJKcLbLKUoRpjlc_qLp5eVayYiACyTGU0-m9PHlykFJbniqSTYpbgALousKWtcG4xhRhSKW1VtN3hD3Of50n5PLhdpW_ShpO0L0cmwnbk3l4IhiCi39HHeVA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3QG5kmtBL7vhZsyUlQp7MSSPIgCi69oWx59XcbORu_HGFDoULKUg9B3Klutomz0gW4OL7GthVynCV7o4EbDOlyb-1e0wNDHGeH9_JIcmPaDwKsAO1GR_Ah0qX4qjs8vA6HQ90eie70fUUq1LvlHOCEOT3l_9WY0swrD78B2i_ZJmcz0OZBg=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3QG5kmtBL7vhZsyUlQp7MSSPIgCi69oWx59XcbORu_HGFDoULKUg9B3Klutomz0gW4OL7GthVynCV7o4EbDOlyb-1e0wNDHGeH9_JIcmPaDwKsAO1GR_Ah0qX4qjs8vA6HQ90eie70fUUq1LvlHOCEOT3l_9WY0swrD78B2i_ZJmcz0OZBg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><p><b>Yuzuru Hanyu Japan Short Program--</b>In his much-anticipated return to the Olympics, Yuzuru skated his Short Program to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso by Camille Saint-Saëns, performed by Shinya Kiyozuka</b>. He wore this lilac and pale blue ombre dyed design featuring diagonal strips of sequined chiffon in silver and gold with raw-cut hem details and a nude illusion neckline. The intricate top was paired with simple clean pants. I liked the delicacy of the design and fabrication of the top, and especially the 3D effect, which added fluttery interest as he skated.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><b>Score: 8.95</b></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 700; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj97-Xe8qLhPUJoCi8LYUpB1-zCp4gHMFNvfxYIdyT7DGSErgi9KRumwwa0Xm2cwc-t2coHLOkKpx_ulxVBP2MqAOl_40hwl6BSDVHsPO29UGAFzWtyFbNpeHaZs_MK928GwMPZMeSTmi7_wvQ7otQsSzf837u89VZt4YSU8dHRQldR3qHbVA=s1822" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1822" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj97-Xe8qLhPUJoCi8LYUpB1-zCp4gHMFNvfxYIdyT7DGSErgi9KRumwwa0Xm2cwc-t2coHLOkKpx_ulxVBP2MqAOl_40hwl6BSDVHsPO29UGAFzWtyFbNpeHaZs_MK928GwMPZMeSTmi7_wvQ7otQsSzf837u89VZt4YSU8dHRQldR3qHbVA=w450-h640" width="450" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: 700; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjr128aiyyOLSMR8MNK-t82lO3oZDiOVXPF_5s1ATCByVeTYF_B3i_bwL3BIsxDewUKgpcUz5Je3I9qHBzlA-cS7saymCDYg868bTSAyuNTls0jEoiAXDwpdDGevzhwIpj49Rk9js4c1FX16TqhIAH4mFTSUW4k5KmTl7TRwczzJhSB6OVAug=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjr128aiyyOLSMR8MNK-t82lO3oZDiOVXPF_5s1ATCByVeTYF_B3i_bwL3BIsxDewUKgpcUz5Je3I9qHBzlA-cS7saymCDYg868bTSAyuNTls0jEoiAXDwpdDGevzhwIpj49Rk9js4c1FX16TqhIAH4mFTSUW4k5KmTl7TRwczzJhSB6OVAug=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700;">Free Skate to </span><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Ten to Chi to ("Heaven and Earth") by Isao Tomita--</b>For his Free Skate, Yuzuru wore this Japanese Kimono-like costume, highlighting the music of which he skated. This is the same program and costume he wore last season. Once again, there was similar coloring to his Short Program costume with an added tie-dye effect. I loved (again) the 3D sequin applique details but my favorite part was THAT BELT! The black with gold detailing "mini-Obi" belt was great and looked as if it had come from the Gucci runways! </span></span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9.00</b></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJSAhnROlcrnUNeImiVnTARgGUo-32bD9L6h9gr0tP6S_Q0noXIFW78oAlskdxFmdKTmFAQrmmuoa8No_kGYBZ-Y9mtTRMsS3Eq50U9kS2gDjiZhXZz85h26tKXUPmyIVHdzqx3V7QMcoIUimYcbTwkxqwAnSG0SNdZFMGLYKyyuiDiAPdjA=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1113" data-original-width="1280" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiJSAhnROlcrnUNeImiVnTARgGUo-32bD9L6h9gr0tP6S_Q0noXIFW78oAlskdxFmdKTmFAQrmmuoa8No_kGYBZ-Y9mtTRMsS3Eq50U9kS2gDjiZhXZz85h26tKXUPmyIVHdzqx3V7QMcoIUimYcbTwkxqwAnSG0SNdZFMGLYKyyuiDiAPdjA=w640-h556" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjG02u_AFQXxvW58O_b71Ko9pDJo_JFimgYQuBt3_aYZcjjaBAEQcU7-k6pB48VgHqbdUWBnWhDWCCg8-jsB3xiWXZn5X32Y9uKEXOGFaX6HjULVUbvni9NhhexZJcefxEegyYuASxpaf0mIbkI3DEmwRjdofYy-7mXZfWKZlZTw1MlUSb1cw=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjG02u_AFQXxvW58O_b71Ko9pDJo_JFimgYQuBt3_aYZcjjaBAEQcU7-k6pB48VgHqbdUWBnWhDWCCg8-jsB3xiWXZn5X32Y9uKEXOGFaX6HjULVUbvni9NhhexZJcefxEegyYuASxpaf0mIbkI3DEmwRjdofYy-7mXZfWKZlZTw1MlUSb1cw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b>Shoma Uno Japan Short Program--</b>Skating his Short Program to <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Oboe Concerto by A. Marcello</span><br style="font-weight: 700;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Oboe Concerto (Concerto In C Minor For Cello) by A. Vivaldi</span><span style="background-color: white;">, Shoma wore this costume. I said this the first time I saw him wear this in competition and I will say it again:</span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"> This is PROBABLY THE BEST MEN'S COSTUME this season! </span><span style="background-color: white;">I absolutely</span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">loved the gorgeous cowl draping, the asymmetrical design...the exquisite sequined top underneath...it was a figure skating costume on an Haute Couture level! I bow down. It was Designed/Created by <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingmathieucaron/?hl=en" target="_blank">Feeling by Mathieu Caron</a></b>.</span></span><div><b>9.99<br /></b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6dn2Pxnq1JHLMPmuszBIWBsOH95FMDk6JVJq_bz9WdFmwC9KLRmtxyYjKt06oFZAZDRqLVxsyx1yi3iH6TDcnCuYpsHh-hlzDv5xCyPp9c4nU-2ZDcTak8LjKQzd7XD-c3xgHa9qGcD008GaJTxxSAl-CvFosCdZ0C_25fsUxMpKcT3BKWA=s1850" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1850" data-original-width="1279" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6dn2Pxnq1JHLMPmuszBIWBsOH95FMDk6JVJq_bz9WdFmwC9KLRmtxyYjKt06oFZAZDRqLVxsyx1yi3iH6TDcnCuYpsHh-hlzDv5xCyPp9c4nU-2ZDcTak8LjKQzd7XD-c3xgHa9qGcD008GaJTxxSAl-CvFosCdZ0C_25fsUxMpKcT3BKWA=w442-h640" width="442" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHERRHNWnGx_Y7qDd0VC17-QrDNJ30U4tZglfyB1OPMVrMFHxUzp2qijGyb42ZnmNAthl8vdCVBFOirSSKpCnx5DPYUnoFaEELJ3TNvinDAylUOjtbYkG8VwK17ON0uYsHolR-KmYqN2gmXYjgzb3g14VEe90wZq5YBeVCQGqtOOTz1bAtgA=s1440" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1440" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgHERRHNWnGx_Y7qDd0VC17-QrDNJ30U4tZglfyB1OPMVrMFHxUzp2qijGyb42ZnmNAthl8vdCVBFOirSSKpCnx5DPYUnoFaEELJ3TNvinDAylUOjtbYkG8VwK17ON0uYsHolR-KmYqN2gmXYjgzb3g14VEe90wZq5YBeVCQGqtOOTz1bAtgA=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to </b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Bolero (Boléro IV New Breath) by Maurice Ravel, performed by Tomotaka Okamoto--</b>Skating to a more "dance club" version of Ravel's iconic "Bolero", Shoma wore this toreador-like costume which I loved. I thought the black with gold leaf-like sequin applique look was beautiful and reminiscent of something I would find at Versailles. I also thought the placement was smart in that it was not overpowering for such a small guy. I especially liked how the sequins were on the sides as well as framing the bolero jacket. Elegant and very pretty. Also designed/created by <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingmathieucaron/?hl=en" target="_blank">Feeling by Mathieu Caron</a></b>.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">9.50 </span></span></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhelOqMS_DFciU3EH-roczo9VniVgcZO00227JZDSB3phPtDmvWZxew-P0NvY66ooB7JrJ5fAjiCWzZbjqj1dvnTaauoy_qUVjBqgAOx_N1n37V3_d_qNz0jfWd0J6xH7zsd7qsYJbHZO9slhI-G7DVin79N9TFtfj4rvyaS2rDxRGyM2J25A=s720" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="406" data-original-width="720" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhelOqMS_DFciU3EH-roczo9VniVgcZO00227JZDSB3phPtDmvWZxew-P0NvY66ooB7JrJ5fAjiCWzZbjqj1dvnTaauoy_qUVjBqgAOx_N1n37V3_d_qNz0jfWd0J6xH7zsd7qsYJbHZO9slhI-G7DVin79N9TFtfj4rvyaS2rDxRGyM2J25A=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVxRPPcQeMVBJeIR4bKMGkUjIoa0rfAIqKvxU41aBE7zvc9KHVymcIeZhS6rIQvpBbtaj5N3ITe3sKaOSMfzjTVWFgvOv6_sYuKDwTX4mjhSkgOa9Ru_FMg1it10XyTRuIGvm-0FQhlDU-VDd-Q3erlI04aEnSdrK7tLdMULlPtxSXVH_ngw=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="1024" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVxRPPcQeMVBJeIR4bKMGkUjIoa0rfAIqKvxU41aBE7zvc9KHVymcIeZhS6rIQvpBbtaj5N3ITe3sKaOSMfzjTVWFgvOv6_sYuKDwTX4mjhSkgOa9Ru_FMg1it10XyTRuIGvm-0FQhlDU-VDd-Q3erlI04aEnSdrK7tLdMULlPtxSXVH_ngw=w640-h266" width="640" /></a></div><b>Yuma Kagiyama Japan Short Program--</b>Yuma skated his Short Program to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>When You're Smiling by Michael Buble </b>for both the Team and Men's Competitions, wearing this look. The shirt-and-pant costume was very representative of a "Lounge Act" look, or at least the more "razzle-dazzle" Vegas version. Normally, when male skaters skate to something like this, they cheapen out and bore me to tears with some yawn-inducing white shirt and black pants look, so I was happy that Yuma's costume team took it further. I liked the gold crystal details framing the shirt and his torso, as well as the sleeve bands/cuffs. The look made me smile...just like his skate.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>8.75</b></span></span></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja91y9lg57hxe885WVUV8YluPt3245xR33HLPZJ6QliUFVLxFm2rPxaGwrmOVm8hWqVCAPADabPw-qsO0sJVz8-ia75NoW55iJtjbzv1-5Wx0AjFO6E99YWJ6wSXP-Lk_SvBdXlxWGg1GOJ3o-vEJOnrOUCdwVN_WR1fa5Lb15U4XrpKjSzw=s1076" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1076" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEja91y9lg57hxe885WVUV8YluPt3245xR33HLPZJ6QliUFVLxFm2rPxaGwrmOVm8hWqVCAPADabPw-qsO0sJVz8-ia75NoW55iJtjbzv1-5Wx0AjFO6E99YWJ6wSXP-Lk_SvBdXlxWGg1GOJ3o-vEJOnrOUCdwVN_WR1fa5Lb15U4XrpKjSzw=w572-h640" width="572" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlnJTjxrXNfXibLTQNy1i3yoYUJPp9lyM2s0oX8gb1oJZxiowRTCgQwDzdD50kUtNK_d-x_u0pysdHRwegi37O09RMImDSZdLtaJLlQ7I51Yq0xNLgEAGVofm80reeeatyw1Xwsqco1Boa9W1_xsu6bPtCwyCSvpLFzMMBQRKDGnHN4CAlkQ=s3768" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2346" data-original-width="3768" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjlnJTjxrXNfXibLTQNy1i3yoYUJPp9lyM2s0oX8gb1oJZxiowRTCgQwDzdD50kUtNK_d-x_u0pysdHRwegi37O09RMImDSZdLtaJLlQ7I51Yq0xNLgEAGVofm80reeeatyw1Xwsqco1Boa9W1_xsu6bPtCwyCSvpLFzMMBQRKDGnHN4CAlkQ=w640-h398" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><b>Free Skate to </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Gladiator Rhapsody (from "Gladiator") by Hans Zimmer, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Not Yet (from "Gladiator") by Hans Zimmer, performed by Lisa Gerrard, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">I Gladiatore (from "Gladiator") by Hans Zimmer, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Nelle Tue Mani (Now We Are Free) ( from "Gladiator") by Hans Zimmer, performed by Andrea Bocelli--</span><span style="background-color: white;">Yuma wore this black and gold costume for his "Gladiator"-themed skate. As you can tell, there was a costume homage to the film and its protagonist, represented by a</span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">gold "chest plate/armor" on the top, as well as the sleeve details. The costume and details were delicate and not too "Halloween" costume-like. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>8.25</b></span></span></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipSjGMQRwASE45lyeSjNPXgi8WLzWYZ5QOtZmy3_0Kht-O622e-FsdM6Cqp0hmdzZ1HPOFrV9Uc3MaZyzTi6gg2Xftco5FTUcDEc7QUUZKI2bMlIfd9R_U-SdT0gXF3BdI4-CE1JgPFO7rGIgsaUgEGe6_95iugyQBC67bSD9V-76Wdh5iTA=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEipSjGMQRwASE45lyeSjNPXgi8WLzWYZ5QOtZmy3_0Kht-O622e-FsdM6Cqp0hmdzZ1HPOFrV9Uc3MaZyzTi6gg2Xftco5FTUcDEc7QUUZKI2bMlIfd9R_U-SdT0gXF3BdI4-CE1JgPFO7rGIgsaUgEGe6_95iugyQBC67bSD9V-76Wdh5iTA=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivxvpJqJb-S7qYmljHh9S5Yn5tCExT-n4JsH7T-xmvPSC6_FiATNhBnYEqjZC_d-q--N1iE2PNDX9EywdXPKCYA9Q1gwDQKsiVKGlelW73Wf2yS4I7qQOi4IdUfg0oSx-Rvb_MwdtumvrLu-aedBU7C-wyXO6yBQNYaXohTxV3eqjwmQAWjg=s960" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="659" data-original-width="960" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivxvpJqJb-S7qYmljHh9S5Yn5tCExT-n4JsH7T-xmvPSC6_FiATNhBnYEqjZC_d-q--N1iE2PNDX9EywdXPKCYA9Q1gwDQKsiVKGlelW73Wf2yS4I7qQOi4IdUfg0oSx-Rvb_MwdtumvrLu-aedBU7C-wyXO6yBQNYaXohTxV3eqjwmQAWjg=w640-h440" width="640" /></a></div><b>Nathan Chen USA Short Program--</b>Skating to <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>La Boheme by Charles Aznavour</b>, USA's Nathan Chen wore this look above. Let's just start with the fact that Nathan is not known for his costumes. He veers between looking as if he just went in his closet to find the most comfortable item, to looking as if he's at some tie-dye hippie festival! I do not fault him since well...the man is A QUAD BEAST! But as a fashion guy, I'd like to see <i>something</i>...from Nathan, every now and then. For his Short Program, he wore this black tuxedo/dinner jacket outfit which goes with the music of the famous French Chanson crooner Monsieur Aznavour; it was his effort to look as if he was the singer at a French Cafe, performing to chic guests. The jacket was not really a jacket since it didn't have proper front closures, and was more of a pullover top. He wore it with matching black pants, a white pocket hankie, and a white t-shirt. While I wish he would have worn a proper white dress shirt/tuxedo shirt, unbuttoned of course...the t-shirt was definitely more Nathan.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>8.35</b></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>BTW:</b></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIWusvv-M_boA1c8c9KxAFu5nC5vvFkVjLaMFzLK5nPSmLoIooif--zJYBpI_hhHDnoX9d5gPjoEclHWQicBmfflr9InHxk4IuFf3QqnbCPM_FDJs8AYnRDTXnrpfmLNK0bCSXstcG7ZjGA_eOPPsTrODPHpD8jrFzWigjfvQUlbRmg-FTrQ=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgIWusvv-M_boA1c8c9KxAFu5nC5vvFkVjLaMFzLK5nPSmLoIooif--zJYBpI_hhHDnoX9d5gPjoEclHWQicBmfflr9InHxk4IuFf3QqnbCPM_FDJs8AYnRDTXnrpfmLNK0bCSXstcG7ZjGA_eOPPsTrODPHpD8jrFzWigjfvQUlbRmg-FTrQ=w640-h428" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: inherit;"><i>The above was what he wore, for the same music, for his 2019-2020 Season, at Skate America. He went more "I'm a waiter for a wedding in La Jolla" vibe, I guess</i></b><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></div></b><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpKQM5o6A_0Pj9JWZNgEPlK_wQncqzTkti227bPABdBC2JNZFPfR05HwmYEkWb-BZ33Llyp4vnzKSneDYugKGtig31_jOMpE0sLLRE7u20re15Q8ryRfRoKFg7blAB_0T-uexOjoYYJG9fBhyDvs9QEUpBrO0k9hADsXzty83TyUljIeRqAg=s3600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="3600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpKQM5o6A_0Pj9JWZNgEPlK_wQncqzTkti227bPABdBC2JNZFPfR05HwmYEkWb-BZ33Llyp4vnzKSneDYugKGtig31_jOMpE0sLLRE7u20re15Q8ryRfRoKFg7blAB_0T-uexOjoYYJG9fBhyDvs9QEUpBrO0k9hADsXzty83TyUljIeRqAg=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (from "Rocket Man") by Elton John, Bernie Taupin performed by Taron Egerton & Jamie Bell, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Rocket Man (from "Rocket Man") by Elton John, Bernie Taupin performed by Taron Egerton, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Bennie and the Jets (from "Rocket Man") by Elton John, Bernie Taupin performed by Elton John, Pink & Logic--</span><span style="background-color: white;">Skating to an Elton John Medley, Nathan skated to Olympic GOLD history...and he also wore this. He paired what were probably the same black pants he wore in his Short Program, with this colorful tie-dye-like top. I didn't hate the top, but I didn't necessarily like it; I kept thinking whether or not those white marks were BLEACH stains?! And it also had a certain "Star Trek" vibe. Well, who cares! He won the GOLD!</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>7.50</b></span></span></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>BTW:</b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJlJerQ_PfYNgW8q3CV3_ff5ey_cNPJ6zDXZoSi2ialH92PJPgkDeWDvrPITYiXN1DXYg9CR8ktUcI-ELI8B3-UwAW6W0v_iRZXLfCL949M9MFCI9QBL74EvK7zEtpaPILzO5Yr1y8qbRqFbgLmsChH_JrCkDTIzlbTBNbvr-ihXEhku-iiQ=s2645" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1763" data-original-width="2645" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJlJerQ_PfYNgW8q3CV3_ff5ey_cNPJ6zDXZoSi2ialH92PJPgkDeWDvrPITYiXN1DXYg9CR8ktUcI-ELI8B3-UwAW6W0v_iRZXLfCL949M9MFCI9QBL74EvK7zEtpaPILzO5Yr1y8qbRqFbgLmsChH_JrCkDTIzlbTBNbvr-ihXEhku-iiQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Earlier this year, Nathan wore this version of the top at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships held in Nashville Tennessee. It was more kaleidoscope-y like and looked more like an interstellar planetary explosion...with what looks like a GREEN planet starting it all...</i></b></div></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsZ3R3-QIlmXV-sMy5kafDwEm70LHelCttMLyF-B-36GEijU0oz1sWyV0n32cs7-859kezFAE9ML0689vThUe-WcF74rLDVYXuUJ2ooYrY6keVCuzzMppN1bXnJDmgD_sXsnhem4Frf14arJEMiQVeHr4m0iJieRCsmitOBqgHUBo0lRg8tw=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="640" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsZ3R3-QIlmXV-sMy5kafDwEm70LHelCttMLyF-B-36GEijU0oz1sWyV0n32cs7-859kezFAE9ML0689vThUe-WcF74rLDVYXuUJ2ooYrY6keVCuzzMppN1bXnJDmgD_sXsnhem4Frf14arJEMiQVeHr4m0iJieRCsmitOBqgHUBo0lRg8tw=w640-h478" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>He also wore this one back during the 2019-2020 Season, at Skate America to the same music. One thing is for sure, he likes the tie-dye!</i></b></div></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Which top do you guys like best? Beijing Olympics or U.S. Nationals? Or None?</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnZ2oZ7Z1VT53B6blCXneRjCMt01ByP6bqpkuwYl0K4u2PE0jGnfO6ctFsvmin81mWI3cfqHZE_jOEC79saDW7oe7rrrNDRrMt51Pwu-lc9iSqwWRX7DIHesv6MWD2JnJI_FsM22xKeraQSEOUMWc0ir3XHzun-AjFdIO5lPqJ0QevH6bt7Q=s934" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="934" data-original-width="827" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjnZ2oZ7Z1VT53B6blCXneRjCMt01ByP6bqpkuwYl0K4u2PE0jGnfO6ctFsvmin81mWI3cfqHZE_jOEC79saDW7oe7rrrNDRrMt51Pwu-lc9iSqwWRX7DIHesv6MWD2JnJI_FsM22xKeraQSEOUMWc0ir3XHzun-AjFdIO5lPqJ0QevH6bt7Q=w566-h640" width="566" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjak5rYdx7EUXrTx9tpSemLdQR8ArAR1-ebByZy4djwzlh22fPedfjv0DPONQTsI1Y2wW3w3dZAZZh2udZh2vvNZfA3s9nv3QhJ55JuqQEkJftUuZX7jAW9013edYOoqAH3tOLFrbGSdSDTo4aq4vKhkLUksIibWdC6Iq7ZBbIJE9ZmRkUa7A=s560" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="367" data-original-width="560" height="420" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjak5rYdx7EUXrTx9tpSemLdQR8ArAR1-ebByZy4djwzlh22fPedfjv0DPONQTsI1Y2wW3w3dZAZZh2udZh2vvNZfA3s9nv3QhJ55JuqQEkJftUuZX7jAW9013edYOoqAH3tOLFrbGSdSDTo4aq4vKhkLUksIibWdC6Iq7ZBbIJE9ZmRkUa7A=w640-h420" width="640" /></a></div></span><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Junhwan Cha Republic of Korea Short Program--</b>Skating to </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Fate of the Clockmaker by Eternal Eclipse, Flynn Hase Spence, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700; text-align: left;">Cloak and Dagger by Bianca Ban</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">, Junhwan wore this black costume which featured black pants and a black solid-and-see-through top. The top had delicate details including minimal sequin applique and interesting see-through panels. The overall look was not necessarily costume-exciting but what I did love was the surprise of the fluttery "ruffles" in the back, which you can see in the photo above. These flutters were quite lovely to see as he skated, reminding me of wings.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><b>9.00</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700; text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsksB-9UTLFhZ-Upc0XvjkKxpSx3zPqZ35flojVOOmbb1t0kn6HrHOMhOl_RVawCXtp-cbs6YyfY-g0izJCYRMhxAyhdHB87ea1skjNoXegDl1CfxgAP8NiFlZ0NHHJMCOUkH-miLwRfqILnmWtrjwhOqHeguYYdqLm6e-ugi_xFYLd4VYWA=s1280" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="844" data-original-width="1280" height="422" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgsksB-9UTLFhZ-Upc0XvjkKxpSx3zPqZ35flojVOOmbb1t0kn6HrHOMhOl_RVawCXtp-cbs6YyfY-g0izJCYRMhxAyhdHB87ea1skjNoXegDl1CfxgAP8NiFlZ0NHHJMCOUkH-miLwRfqILnmWtrjwhOqHeguYYdqLm6e-ugi_xFYLd4VYWA=w640-h422" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700; text-align: left;">Free Skate to Popoli de Pekino by Giacomo Puccini, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700; text-align: left;">Violin Fantasy on Puccini's Turandot by Vanessa-Mae, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700; text-align: left;">Turandot, Act 3: Nessun Dorma (Turandot, Act 3) by Giacomo Puccini, performed by Jose Carreras--</span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Skating to Puccini's "Turandot", Junhwan wore this deep indigo blue top with gorgeous sequin yoke details and blouson sleeves. I thought the sequin work framed his face and neckline very well and gave a slight air of the iconic opera and its Near East/China theme. </span></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><b>8.55</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700; text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhH3VPBMEZY_yvYFBb6NzMfx0EVeuNiPWbHwyp81WJpGcz5QucLWtKy7Wt8Nj45xEGBzLDgIrMcQQjWeFwCVr775jrP8iAKkRNAN_Kkttb9bAS13NXYFMUCfLqGmUtHCAkPWjzj1OSFsixaxWWm9LWdQHht7SrW3GasMYB1gptZEI3-Hp4xdQ=s620" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="620" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhH3VPBMEZY_yvYFBb6NzMfx0EVeuNiPWbHwyp81WJpGcz5QucLWtKy7Wt8Nj45xEGBzLDgIrMcQQjWeFwCVr775jrP8iAKkRNAN_Kkttb9bAS13NXYFMUCfLqGmUtHCAkPWjzj1OSFsixaxWWm9LWdQHht7SrW3GasMYB1gptZEI3-Hp4xdQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivdEa7d3t1sKQqa_crt7KvPk86tshEXFv9V9vM7bxgKB7jKNr93AW3shMx-HKeDLk9ByKe5qu0HbcG_aHnJd81Vh_tWTgpX3qwZmKUea1_gUzSm_tCX8wU0lONZ1oImwn8IvwuzMDYLoD0JSW6KB236qI4mL0rJbTXh-jNwnb8Nvb8alteJQ=s840" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="472" data-original-width="840" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEivdEa7d3t1sKQqa_crt7KvPk86tshEXFv9V9vM7bxgKB7jKNr93AW3shMx-HKeDLk9ByKe5qu0HbcG_aHnJd81Vh_tWTgpX3qwZmKUea1_gUzSm_tCX8wU0lONZ1oImwn8IvwuzMDYLoD0JSW6KB236qI4mL0rJbTXh-jNwnb8Nvb8alteJQ=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><b style="font-weight: bold;">Jason Brown USA Short Program--</b>Jason Brown skated his fabulous Short Program to<b> </b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Sinnerman by Nina Simone </b>wearing this sexy, gorgeous look. The music is Nina Simone and I thought this costume was a perfect costume foil to her sultry, silky voice and that music. I absolutely loved the modern dance-like sleek styling, and especially the solid panels layered over see-through stretch fabric seen on the top, molding to his torso like a second skin. The crystals were also a nice touch, complementing this chic look.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>9.50</b></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWP_KDz2Lc7CJJsmSFAhk-PpWUwlc8YwzFHt85R6QObMPH7dMbCwXz0AbhpLaXiNOx5Jdi-mCbVEwfSVKj5-JNmXqWKbauh-cSQ9HlY502LTmp9MtI0F0QJTw7KJ7uIrMYdOVDIio-bIeM-t7h1ik6f8or5YdcjHpqhHqmhSmOrkPgY44ZDg=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhWP_KDz2Lc7CJJsmSFAhk-PpWUwlc8YwzFHt85R6QObMPH7dMbCwXz0AbhpLaXiNOx5Jdi-mCbVEwfSVKj5-JNmXqWKbauh-cSQ9HlY502LTmp9MtI0F0QJTw7KJ7uIrMYdOVDIio-bIeM-t7h1ik6f8or5YdcjHpqhHqmhSmOrkPgY44ZDg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKzUyRypKOPlY1uRV34AM_KKyUvMrMSxX40BqXzpvueeIU7hTzKN--nMBDn_bhYvrHjzwKuaWMZkvN-mJIlAZy4jQG0indiLNHDAGfBM6eG5H0l-AT9NPmu870H_4JdCoR3cgo4g7-8GxX0bLYPZyrd5SoIe2ypCLb6TzMNBo6MsgcHdzabQ=s600" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjKzUyRypKOPlY1uRV34AM_KKyUvMrMSxX40BqXzpvueeIU7hTzKN--nMBDn_bhYvrHjzwKuaWMZkvN-mJIlAZy4jQG0indiLNHDAGfBM6eG5H0l-AT9NPmu870H_4JdCoR3cgo4g7-8GxX0bLYPZyrd5SoIe2ypCLb6TzMNBo6MsgcHdzabQ=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to </b><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Auschwitz-Birkenau (from "Schindler's List") by John Williams, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Theme from "Schindler's List" (from "Schindler's List") by John Williams, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">I Could Have Done More (from "Schindler's List") by John Williams--</span><span style="background-color: white;">For his Free Skate to "Schindler's List", Jason wore the costume above, which featured a gray/silver top with red, yellow and black color accents in an ombre/tie-dye effect. The dye effect had a violent look to it, with hints of fire, perhaps war with an almost barbed wire treatment. I am sure the subtle-yet-not-so-subtle artistry on his top was an intentional nod to the subject matter of the film and music.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>8.50</b></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">BTW:</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjLh6kNVlZO0we6OP5xijNWfFSpjYI8o6vqnqSNY-QEM9fWAq8y3TGpHsrkV0jdnvXSdGi5WrXPyp5Jq5tZV6yEvU5d9ymS2gE1kxxZLRuRuMUUlDB-RuQjPnBCXLmnG7NhF6wc99q1EG_eKPTHZmpWRmzmjeh86DImbic8MfNP5JPFHwSuw=s1023" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="575" data-original-width="1023" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjLh6kNVlZO0we6OP5xijNWfFSpjYI8o6vqnqSNY-QEM9fWAq8y3TGpHsrkV0jdnvXSdGi5WrXPyp5Jq5tZV6yEvU5d9ymS2gE1kxxZLRuRuMUUlDB-RuQjPnBCXLmnG7NhF6wc99q1EG_eKPTHZmpWRmzmjeh86DImbic8MfNP5JPFHwSuw=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Jason had skated to this music back in the 2019-2020 Season, for which he wore the grey look above, with a sequined "skyline"-looking motif around the midriff. This was his costume for "Schindler's List" then.</i></b></div></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdvpdg3I6TxC9NNTadPdunI5uCTnmrZgbkxlraLORvUprEweqOzGuGmNw4i0fyusjwUrU69kSjalCiSrUg4ow29JRTrgaUONoA-vgQwN2ulacfEWOMMX2HQLOGHCCwgRuVUYsRAeeWF-_SCE0w_VyjLl6zSZ-sUNNcvfT3O-ieI59QmcCTqQ=s724" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="635" data-original-width="724" height="562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhdvpdg3I6TxC9NNTadPdunI5uCTnmrZgbkxlraLORvUprEweqOzGuGmNw4i0fyusjwUrU69kSjalCiSrUg4ow29JRTrgaUONoA-vgQwN2ulacfEWOMMX2HQLOGHCCwgRuVUYsRAeeWF-_SCE0w_VyjLl6zSZ-sUNNcvfT3O-ieI59QmcCTqQ=w640-h562" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibJi0W8lgg7gsC_auQQR_Ou5odgP5apJ6Tm2-CV_eBvpV9PxhPpgT-Pf0GckbMCJdesFlWasQu_gdIYiYn7yS-AldVD-1HzZIqB9FgxsLoa1uVQRZfT_v0VAAa45KfC1eLVNU3-GVXm7rJMBb6PwCcXeaHFFvNa1mAxsgHHliry_CLa4nrAA=s1020" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="649" data-original-width="1020" height="408" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibJi0W8lgg7gsC_auQQR_Ou5odgP5apJ6Tm2-CV_eBvpV9PxhPpgT-Pf0GckbMCJdesFlWasQu_gdIYiYn7yS-AldVD-1HzZIqB9FgxsLoa1uVQRZfT_v0VAAa45KfC1eLVNU3-GVXm7rJMBb6PwCcXeaHFFvNa1mAxsgHHliry_CLa4nrAA=w640-h408" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;"><b>Mark Kondratiuk ROC Free Skate--</b>Mark skated his Free Skate to </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Overture (from "Jesus Christ Superstar" rock opera) by Andrew Lloyd Webber, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700; text-align: left;">The Temple (from "Jesus Christ Superstar" rock opera) by Andrew Lloyd Webber </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">during the Team as well as Men's Singles Competition, and it went VIRAL! Both for the fact that he skated to Andrew Lloyd Webber's over-the-top musical, but also because of the very Jesus Christ Superstar-y costume. His look was certainly not a subtle nod to the musical but straight-up Jesus-on-the-Cross, along with a thorn-like neckline, and "Shroud of Turin"-like white/gray top. Was it campy? Yes. Did it go with his music? Of course? So, I guess, this worked, even though it was two minutes away from a child's costume from a "Jesus Christ Superstar" musical revue.</span></div><div><b>8.00</b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmtT85UJZZEcRIox4igS2glwhC4PUXBN2k-Q35ufqXEXYa3hlUEe9lne5MoSK4LzPFu01EU26xOPoMyGNC-ZVo4U0SDCIh7WMMgWp4-34-sXUcQHC6C-XO0hQkA9kgl0Vb9bACiJr0hYrifyaG5bQvxWK4Y8QVX-xZynGpjLr9dtjN7bjNtg=s3000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1688" data-original-width="3000" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgmtT85UJZZEcRIox4igS2glwhC4PUXBN2k-Q35ufqXEXYa3hlUEe9lne5MoSK4LzPFu01EU26xOPoMyGNC-ZVo4U0SDCIh7WMMgWp4-34-sXUcQHC6C-XO0hQkA9kgl0Vb9bACiJr0hYrifyaG5bQvxWK4Y8QVX-xZynGpjLr9dtjN7bjNtg=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><b>Keegan Messing Canada Short Program--</b>Skating to <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Never Tear Us Apart performed by INXS</span></span></div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Never Tear Us Apart performed by Joe Cocker</b>, Keegan wore this streamlined costume above. I thought this was a PERFECT way to wear a costume that doesn't look like one (Hello Nathan Chen!). The design featured black pants and a supertight black top with seethrough panels framed with red binding. Besides the sleek silhouette and lack of unnecessary details, my favorite part was that "X" patterned on the side of his upper torso; was the "X" for "INXS" or just a cool design detail? Whatever the reason, the look was sleek, sexy, modern, yet still had stage appeal. The costume was from <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/feelingmathieucaron/?hl=en" target="_blank">Feeling by Mathieu Caron</a></b>.</span></span></div><div><b>9.00</b><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcecreXWDtW_SApxfCe4xvoH9vNLrww5_XecoaBjHeWsiSqOsC7LGpWKdA0iUupNWM2xyHtBc3iomhx4YKkb-Q4w6zfO9Vwy8XiY03plHBI7-hW8s_wEhVGh-cG04QaXS5IAGpqjCN4qOSmEqmtj2gATY7VLO1lX7KfTMkPhBHodysh94zDA=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="1024" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcecreXWDtW_SApxfCe4xvoH9vNLrww5_XecoaBjHeWsiSqOsC7LGpWKdA0iUupNWM2xyHtBc3iomhx4YKkb-Q4w6zfO9Vwy8XiY03plHBI7-hW8s_wEhVGh-cG04QaXS5IAGpqjCN4qOSmEqmtj2gATY7VLO1lX7KfTMkPhBHodysh94zDA=w640-h386" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4LoxQA8eQEagcf9kM9CzybzL0b28NXRRwv6DusneZTDzXSZs0jAxnppmo14u8v4-uXBi84nyxDcU43VA4yC828pOoYMZBd5FwfgsgVk3xACdzS2_lxA7-E_LLYIRBarPV0O1amc0ny-psS-LArK_tw_qKXNm1TKDpZ5AH-nhcUZjpwDlZkg=s1021" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="388" data-original-width="1021" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg4LoxQA8eQEagcf9kM9CzybzL0b28NXRRwv6DusneZTDzXSZs0jAxnppmo14u8v4-uXBi84nyxDcU43VA4yC828pOoYMZBd5FwfgsgVk3xACdzS2_lxA7-E_LLYIRBarPV0O1amc0ny-psS-LArK_tw_qKXNm1TKDpZ5AH-nhcUZjpwDlZkg=w640-h244" width="640" /></a></div><b>Deniss Vasiljevs Latvia Short Program--</b>Deniss skated his Short Program to <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Sarakiz: II. Romanza by Karl Jenkins, performed by Marat Bisengaliev & London Symphony Orchestra, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">The Battle Drums by Joe Hisaishi</span><span style="background-color: white;">. He wore this blue and black costume that had references</span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">to </span><span style="background-color: white;">Samurai and Medieval Warriors, with some Near East influence.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;">I appreciated the details, including the asymmetrical body "armor", the ruched sleeves...and on a non-costume note: His ponytail was a nice accessory...he just needed some hair gel to maintain it!</span></span><br /><div><b>8.85</b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhG-Tw6tnCIjSlue0njIspVL56dGHgOjLmmglv6XHcVMiU9STfEYTBEV23rNDGD1cCwBWkEPQf8sXAnsMgcbZ4B60nsLxL9TprHxsa1y36g66f35PK2VWWEZQyTxiwjJTFz0xxQfGGmQWYelvnScrXREsnctqnup796O-uRvLeM3rKeu4mmVg=s3200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="3200" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhG-Tw6tnCIjSlue0njIspVL56dGHgOjLmmglv6XHcVMiU9STfEYTBEV23rNDGD1cCwBWkEPQf8sXAnsMgcbZ4B60nsLxL9TprHxsa1y36g66f35PK2VWWEZQyTxiwjJTFz0xxQfGGmQWYelvnScrXREsnctqnup796O-uRvLeM3rKeu4mmVg=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbybtpIA5yNGQ3bbXVhee0XyDEbragf3v8cihO4pxPHmFDObBY0Cdl1C_mc3Ar6kZPiEeofCjibnWO6VNgOtpQbND740DFUQdGmamz8Oo7MJMZFj3DMp1QHjFf_AUwPA7OIEe8p7k--BgA6DS-clFpyXDGdqEuaE7tp9okQa0HLa-Cqj8IUA=s500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbybtpIA5yNGQ3bbXVhee0XyDEbragf3v8cihO4pxPHmFDObBY0Cdl1C_mc3Ar6kZPiEeofCjibnWO6VNgOtpQbND740DFUQdGmamz8Oo7MJMZFj3DMp1QHjFf_AUwPA7OIEe8p7k--BgA6DS-clFpyXDGdqEuaE7tp9okQa0HLa-Cqj8IUA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b style="font-weight: bold;">Kevin Aymoz France Short Program--</b>I could not do an Olympics Men's Figure Skating post without discussing this look from France's Kevin Aymoz. As if there is any question as to what Kevin is skating to, it's PRINCE, of course...specifically<b> </b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">The Question Of You by Prince</b>. Naturally, Kevin wore purple, and he wore it very well! His costume consisted of a purple top, a purple shirt with studs and silver sequin applique as well as front buckles, and gloves. I thought it was just right for the music and the subject at hand. Purple and slightly campy. </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>8.99</b> </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_r5JbeGG5sn3EUaQJ4srfNMI9O2sLeCCTDAuS0sQiHBAEZfkckq8PSAQ6ROpineIdpoN1r73NCznTbvUbtZIsBEdT9Vqic_rD2rveAyMXDPrNv0UOwim7aDId0smXViwPaY_Y1r3IOtafDIbr4CbzThcE2g01vc0oFyvUjJeoaBDG5HENQQ=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_r5JbeGG5sn3EUaQJ4srfNMI9O2sLeCCTDAuS0sQiHBAEZfkckq8PSAQ6ROpineIdpoN1r73NCznTbvUbtZIsBEdT9Vqic_rD2rveAyMXDPrNv0UOwim7aDId0smXViwPaY_Y1r3IOtafDIbr4CbzThcE2g01vc0oFyvUjJeoaBDG5HENQQ=w640-h336" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCSAAg1-PSD8dtYFnk9EiRoOLYY9IZygHPNHkSnnMzDNWxxCzIVvl6fiTAsx5mNqOz-wKwHoPxvdWeXNsaTZizHVaFeI5-qHi5-QiUKReCHmzdVlNt4ZvfSjM_eWcwOfvnE9nHUS6TzzFq4IrVhSNXEpD4zc9agNF1mJNvvN_bILOseNx0vQ=s689" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="689" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjCSAAg1-PSD8dtYFnk9EiRoOLYY9IZygHPNHkSnnMzDNWxxCzIVvl6fiTAsx5mNqOz-wKwHoPxvdWeXNsaTZizHVaFeI5-qHi5-QiUKReCHmzdVlNt4ZvfSjM_eWcwOfvnE9nHUS6TzzFq4IrVhSNXEpD4zc9agNF1mJNvvN_bILOseNx0vQ=w640-h594" width="640" /></a></div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Outro by M 83--</b>For his Free Skate, Kevin wore this costume above, which I liked, at least the top section. The look included your basic men's black skating pants and an ombre dyed cowl-draped stretch top in violet/purple, raspberry, and delicate green colors. I loved the pretty cowl drape neckline, which traditionally is a design detail related to female garments but here, it is obvious that it can be done for men as well; it provided wonderful top-half interest to his costume and gave his look a nice fashion edge.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><b>8.50</b><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><b>Last but not least:</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZWsDMOCxhzcDhj2FdohXgZu0r_BwXLfw8WDnZONKZvEuR5jJZ76LlZ2WGBMRTrlwzJWIxkF6MHLpHBX0Mnrb7m9CdVIktrIWurvk6Pn9O2G70Xmd_FDDu9HhhqHUwir3CFTNUE-q-yG0dewmxZzWhYm3UulABWTO_A9lCFp4NfxhNzuduiA=s640" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZWsDMOCxhzcDhj2FdohXgZu0r_BwXLfw8WDnZONKZvEuR5jJZ76LlZ2WGBMRTrlwzJWIxkF6MHLpHBX0Mnrb7m9CdVIktrIWurvk6Pn9O2G70Xmd_FDDu9HhhqHUwir3CFTNUE-q-yG0dewmxZzWhYm3UulABWTO_A9lCFp4NfxhNzuduiA=w640-h428" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQIEP6iT8ZVX5DUF_HTMEF6zIcN1O21vIwczA2Ny8bsZW5yGyBd1Te7Vlw0miCaCXnUN9LjIInf_uWe2G37uT_xP1SgQeeWxupxlRPUZSA5sF-LwgxYs-pTJzYFXRpK8liuav8BjgRZiW5Mv5e1Mqr1HQL1zcTW67-wMAQUWeYkIBlT1L3nQ=s2800" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQIEP6iT8ZVX5DUF_HTMEF6zIcN1O21vIwczA2Ny8bsZW5yGyBd1Te7Vlw0miCaCXnUN9LjIInf_uWe2G37uT_xP1SgQeeWxupxlRPUZSA5sF-LwgxYs-pTJzYFXRpK8liuav8BjgRZiW5Mv5e1Mqr1HQL1zcTW67-wMAQUWeYkIBlT1L3nQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b>Donovan Carrillo Mexico Short Program--</b>Probably one of the most beloved skaters during the Beijing 2022 Olympics was Mexico's Donovan Carrillo. He was the first skater from Mexico to compete in a free skate at the Olympics, he famously trains in a mall, and he is very, very sassy when he skates (which I personally love!). Speaking of sassy...Donovan skated his Short Program to <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Black Magic Woman by Gregg Alan, Carlos Santana, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;">Shake It by Carlos Santana </span><span style="background-color: white;">wearing this fabulous costume. I loved the sleek look, the bold gold and silver sequined "stripes" highlighting his upper torso, and the extra chunky crystals around the shoulders...the whole outfit was perfect for him and looked as if Bob Mackie had designed it! </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>9.35</b></span></span></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoGGZjUQB7N3L8YTF-t8syckE1nj9JbF6AMr1juDq5DDrsCH6K9aUL_7Bi-27hHl0Zl5r9GEofkZmuXg8HdBdFeyc5IFMoaJ_2O3cc3BQhvEm5pFJ4_yMYxbsESHOlI_b4OJX0GqCy75UXSwUpv-g3HNVjn1aCSWIPAsCB6XUOFWOEl7imHg=s1200" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoGGZjUQB7N3L8YTF-t8syckE1nj9JbF6AMr1juDq5DDrsCH6K9aUL_7Bi-27hHl0Zl5r9GEofkZmuXg8HdBdFeyc5IFMoaJ_2O3cc3BQhvEm5pFJ4_yMYxbsESHOlI_b4OJX0GqCy75UXSwUpv-g3HNVjn1aCSWIPAsCB6XUOFWOEl7imHg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div><b>Free Skate to</b> <span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps (feat. Carlos Rivera) by Daniel Boaventura, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Sway by Dean Martin, </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Maria (Spanglish Radio Edit) by Ricky Martin, and </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Bailar (Radio Edit) by Deorro feat. Elvis Crespo--</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">Donovan made me happy for a second time by wearing yet another SUPERSTAR of a costume, this time for his Free Skate. The music was <i>Muy Caliente</i> and so was this costume: With the plunging neckline, silver sequined beadwork, and super-tight fit, he looked like he was performing a fabulous show in Vegas, and I wanted Front Row Tickets! This young man knows how to put on a Show...skating AND costume-wise! <i>Muy Bien</i>.</span></div><div><b>9.75</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_chPo1xfZYTUie6_A5Hez3Q4D9kLqnilJAXOojqqV1mQAaSLXH5p9FtrwXrBr9CkIq5SAsggwA32dcrDfgJHgZXkaX6wpVQKl-t8klgoIAezfQiNICARSGM5h1NLyImM__GwGC9sr9pp14Rwsl9Crs24PGohjIbgZ54nRVv8CDatNxQddMg=s850" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="850" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_chPo1xfZYTUie6_A5Hez3Q4D9kLqnilJAXOojqqV1mQAaSLXH5p9FtrwXrBr9CkIq5SAsggwA32dcrDfgJHgZXkaX6wpVQKl-t8klgoIAezfQiNICARSGM5h1NLyImM__GwGC9sr9pp14Rwsl9Crs24PGohjIbgZ54nRVv8CDatNxQddMg=w640-h426" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Yuma, Nathan and Shoma: Congratulations to the Gold, Silver, and Bronze medalists in Men's Singles (L to R) Yuma Kagiyama of Japan, Nathan Chen of USA, and Shoma Uno of Japan--Beijing 2022 Olympics</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrJKbA9TNjpf6QYQJHRO1yk9v0f4u9q6GWUrl2q_m4FM2GZXuSL7djwQxaZyjOHHkja3KrYOL0hinpNJ7YXT1hWSPP34wMvyt6C4MiAdVzLOHAPq7i1S1iF7_a9md_F3_mP5HmZwNW8ZLh1MnQottxJWcb-didG-ueSClLxssuRrSRA4CG1g=s929" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="523" data-original-width="929" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjrJKbA9TNjpf6QYQJHRO1yk9v0f4u9q6GWUrl2q_m4FM2GZXuSL7djwQxaZyjOHHkja3KrYOL0hinpNJ7YXT1hWSPP34wMvyt6C4MiAdVzLOHAPq7i1S1iF7_a9md_F3_mP5HmZwNW8ZLh1MnQottxJWcb-didG-ueSClLxssuRrSRA4CG1g=w640-h360" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>King Nathan! Nathan Chen of USA wins Gold--Beijing 2022 Olympics</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div></b></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21072956.post-90952102400978335852022-02-09T17:22:00.000-08:002022-02-09T17:22:13.947-08:00PROJECT RUNWAY.....Season 19 Project Runway: Episode 9 Unconventional Cocktail Dress: Photo Recap!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjC7dslxdhB0wk9ET3eAU8yVAFtOYAm2qU2k13sXF34PSWENRCyVAF7YNYtu-MTw9RfFjL74VxZKdy809KeKGgisMRDXVdiggzVnGikFTOp-5BywEMbjrEqBDoXkYBTrllfhjIpzmLpk51axeFUzzsBKIhWvMUYSUEu36khkXW5D4d4Fe-k3A=s1675" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1335" data-original-width="1675" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjC7dslxdhB0wk9ET3eAU8yVAFtOYAm2qU2k13sXF34PSWENRCyVAF7YNYtu-MTw9RfFjL74VxZKdy809KeKGgisMRDXVdiggzVnGikFTOp-5BywEMbjrEqBDoXkYBTrllfhjIpzmLpk51axeFUzzsBKIhWvMUYSUEu36khkXW5D4d4Fe-k3A=w640-h510" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><i>Bottle Caps, To-Go Bags, Straws, Bar Mats...It's the Unconventional Materials Challenge! Models (L to R) Jessica, Grace, Cassandra, and DD in designs from Kristina Kharlashkina, Chasity Sereal, Anna Yinan Zhou, and Coral Castillo--Episode 9 Unconventional Cocktail Dress, Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div><div><br /></div><div>It's time for my next installment of <b><a href="https://www.bravotv.com/project-runway" target="_blank">"Project Runway"</a> Season 19 Photo Diary BLOG</b>...Episode 9 was the infamous <b>"Unconventional Materials"</b> Challenge, one of the most fan-tastic of the show. It's always super creative to see what the designers on <b>"Project Runway"</b> do with materials that are not your traditional fabrics, like satins, cotton, etc. For this season, the design challenge involved designing a Cocktail Dress....out of (wait for it!), actual materials found AT A BAR! (Get it: Cocktail Dress & Cocktail Bar Materials!)...<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpDs432Gm5TXP3fVCo4oE76YnYsYGnYL55uCejyYrW0FYrAoElmnD8KhNGrz200NXG8tXY4T9pJ4Xfc0JA5Qfcq1VgM_G7ugIBe5uyyDPx1rkWlAnp2veTQAafsDjhcdhd64UOZL5O3w7sqW6L-uvrXvc5D3qX7-mFRlWu2ZjP7r6oA_Oktw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpDs432Gm5TXP3fVCo4oE76YnYsYGnYL55uCejyYrW0FYrAoElmnD8KhNGrz200NXG8tXY4T9pJ4Xfc0JA5Qfcq1VgM_G7ugIBe5uyyDPx1rkWlAnp2veTQAafsDjhcdhd64UOZL5O3w7sqW6L-uvrXvc5D3qX7-mFRlWu2ZjP7r6oA_Oktw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVmA3LuaiJkrprxSr2HEO9yfKeJwvW9_F--athIFupE-uVNanIK9ZlimdYXQuI_TI-Bxc44oq1KoDBnF0Rt-d5IdrEsxM-NP_2UqtJeJBezSQKK5lr_80XEMhPSG4rPnClEjmTooFyiYckdCUjwtmJeCCnGO1AyxyEtyyBbhfIsQYb7xNifA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjVmA3LuaiJkrprxSr2HEO9yfKeJwvW9_F--athIFupE-uVNanIK9ZlimdYXQuI_TI-Bxc44oq1KoDBnF0Rt-d5IdrEsxM-NP_2UqtJeJBezSQKK5lr_80XEMhPSG4rPnClEjmTooFyiYckdCUjwtmJeCCnGO1AyxyEtyyBbhfIsQYb7xNifA=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Ready...Set...Go! Designers get ready to make a run for it, at the bar--Episode 9 Unconventional Cocktail Dress, Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /></div><div>The designers were brought to a bar in Long Island City, where many typical materials found at a bar, such as stirrers, straws, bottle caps, plastic take-out bags, coffee filters, doilies, bar mats + much more, were placed throughout the bar for the designers to find. The designers had 30 minutes to gather as many materials as they could and use them to create their designs...<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>After a day in the Workroom:</b> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgv8hj4t7DifMjtz-t65DSoCkKd2dmeYgWNBl8qUjaPFZQrw8A3ZIc7tbQw1-E-ulEc85gI1nOGTN3OTpCEkhS3Px8p46uIJfcGhiQRXWEUz8tCgUnUOQCgP4jerhZOZgGULhrLOUTkT9Jz3zXp8-cd28MKa6oHy2wbbKezgjS7rxqGf2ELrw=s2395" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2395" data-original-width="2395" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgv8hj4t7DifMjtz-t65DSoCkKd2dmeYgWNBl8qUjaPFZQrw8A3ZIc7tbQw1-E-ulEc85gI1nOGTN3OTpCEkhS3Px8p46uIJfcGhiQRXWEUz8tCgUnUOQCgP4jerhZOZgGULhrLOUTkT9Jz3zXp8-cd28MKa6oHy2wbbKezgjS7rxqGf2ELrw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Doilies, Straws, and Bar Mats--Unconventional Materials designs from (L to R) Prajje Oscar Jean-Baptiste, Shantall Lacayo, and Aaron Michael--Episode 9 Unconventional Cocktail Dress, Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2Lk9ElQ9hrJLTo_Vxw-GoHSotLe2xrWVsZ4d9yNAwzQUYJb-qvZT0PNbjcLfPpGXB5XJIOLYeVn1ImQcpjuJABhTlp-JhfVxVptNi1cIZL9_Px9Sl2ZVojXiqobsFAlzHhGBphn-6voOvMkIyPhGrFZTWC-cvWzPHKFYNde5PXMRxF5itJw=s2406" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2406" data-original-width="2406" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2Lk9ElQ9hrJLTo_Vxw-GoHSotLe2xrWVsZ4d9yNAwzQUYJb-qvZT0PNbjcLfPpGXB5XJIOLYeVn1ImQcpjuJABhTlp-JhfVxVptNi1cIZL9_Px9Sl2ZVojXiqobsFAlzHhGBphn-6voOvMkIyPhGrFZTWC-cvWzPHKFYNde5PXMRxF5itJw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Plastic Take-out Bags, Bar Mats & Plastic To-Go Containers--Designs in the workroom from (L to R) Anna Yinan Zhou and Kristina Kharlashkina--Episode 9 Unconventional Cocktail Dress, Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMvtkfdcrxUTEW_jc7zH8uojO3nW88PVq0KICRYRefyHqybZObMEYDA_31AlIHYjDf2AitEKbhF7Y5DGcSPCJBFYgUY03y08Dcgd-5teQlPqGX56JmZKRj0gt-n8xczzpN4JuSu1AbXlntKhvjv8WeEIvssG2TEV59aN4fl0h0lUgPVEhMJg=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMvtkfdcrxUTEW_jc7zH8uojO3nW88PVq0KICRYRefyHqybZObMEYDA_31AlIHYjDf2AitEKbhF7Y5DGcSPCJBFYgUY03y08Dcgd-5teQlPqGX56JmZKRj0gt-n8xczzpN4JuSu1AbXlntKhvjv8WeEIvssG2TEV59aN4fl0h0lUgPVEhMJg=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Materials for a Cocktail Dress? Plastic take-out containers and aluminum covers, on the floor of the workroom--Episode 9 Unconventional Cocktail Dress, Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div><b>The Finished Designs:</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6U79JB-UpvHPTy_sRw72OuYptunqEw4WqUOCs-x2iCE1pXxSxnYWM7pwvuO-9nOOCf92yN9q-alANrucoJ1iHLy-pNbuC1aHoqSNzPUWeX4XTt63BUsW5QlnTa5piAFUKby8xXAfKGlSLQtNrv93DTORNSV5VnW1AzW3RKBkLoryKnDfSdg=s2399" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2399" data-original-width="2399" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6U79JB-UpvHPTy_sRw72OuYptunqEw4WqUOCs-x2iCE1pXxSxnYWM7pwvuO-9nOOCf92yN9q-alANrucoJ1iHLy-pNbuC1aHoqSNzPUWeX4XTt63BUsW5QlnTa5piAFUKby8xXAfKGlSLQtNrv93DTORNSV5VnW1AzW3RKBkLoryKnDfSdg=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Cocktailwear--Designs from (L to R) Kristina Kharlashkina, Chasity Sereal, Anna Yinan Zhou, and Coral Castillo--Episode 9 Unconventional Cocktail Dress, Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2388" data-original-width="2388" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWOZp9vMwcGuNIxKKSeWjlNTSjr3qfkBAtbYbqIR2TRN98Ra5cHnwAsrw_Cv04oRibBebSY5eaQzAEqFovuXXTph5gLMmZVB1TMJoHyfHJLD9voaRtyLAF7XoixTbtw9sHw-7Z7YFXZbEC1KLRFerqq6QnQSnnmjWqS8N40rl-DAG3Cng6Pw=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Coffee Filters, Bottle Caps, Dried Pop Corn--Design from Chasity Sereal--Episode 9 Unconventional Cocktail Dress, Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJuG8Vkfqv81bKuCHfHX8mMQGw3ANy1TmP-Qwl5NnvcC6hIjymYY6ZgBZDlC3nWCMfp3WNhJHomBoxv1hDMPrEN5ElKCB2jjDQiACqMiBSGZ1Z5YS1wknCISnol4FAMlEZOuGkCYFo4ShhfEw8OjB8Sb4jL1b2he7h3WIdxlsH0eEloHaHpA=s2408" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2408" data-original-width="2408" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjJuG8Vkfqv81bKuCHfHX8mMQGw3ANy1TmP-Qwl5NnvcC6hIjymYY6ZgBZDlC3nWCMfp3WNhJHomBoxv1hDMPrEN5ElKCB2jjDQiACqMiBSGZ1Z5YS1wknCISnol4FAMlEZOuGkCYFo4ShhfEw8OjB8Sb4jL1b2he7h3WIdxlsH0eEloHaHpA=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Plastic To-go Bags, Exit Signs--Design from Anna Yinan Zhou--Episode 9 Unconventional Cocktail Dress, Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2410" data-original-width="2410" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh7TZKUOHFm784fAj7oEnfcb68m-r6CkAjnhxTih7Xms_1_Df_Rq7qa9sWEas7JDg8d2SLdlr056I15iVPbHozn9ZKaCUjJBmzZbPlma9HMU4nUhJh3_Oaxdg-FTDVpEIkxGV8Di6hI5vSSxAhSCddjzWlwYTAiEAF1f99lZorJGXg55C2cZQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Ready for a Drink?--Unconventional Material designs from (L to R) Bones Jones, Aaron Michael, Shantall Lacayo, and Prajje Oscar Jean-Baptiste--Episode 9 Unconventional Cocktail Dress, Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMkfzYp0lymzhqNr5LmN_Iy_F8023qwnZw0WMxRK8zpmuNTej1NFO3xR9J2N0HML4C2r-T3drLwAkLfgdsnxShxVRumXsUodgg9_2VdG_XgYPQ3CHuxVAEi9aSjuKxT430wpJHmYBkaiPAMhRfqMMz9HS_cvZPwMGvZl7nybo89S-VeFGW5g=s2399" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2399" data-original-width="2399" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiMkfzYp0lymzhqNr5LmN_Iy_F8023qwnZw0WMxRK8zpmuNTej1NFO3xR9J2N0HML4C2r-T3drLwAkLfgdsnxShxVRumXsUodgg9_2VdG_XgYPQ3CHuxVAEi9aSjuKxT430wpJHmYBkaiPAMhRfqMMz9HS_cvZPwMGvZl7nybo89S-VeFGW5g=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Beaded Curtain Door Strings, Mesh Bar Mats--Design from Bones Jones--Episode 9 Unconventional Cocktail Dress, Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2399" data-original-width="2399" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgKV4KjUIFCOtKKwFMg15uJnBy1olRCM2GJHyefilRi8J_kOmiMJDrTYAqEVZqGYYZ-X5J7LpZHlgYnusZK9GqiJ1pQeTGt86iZZWt2a4OFevVg3w3W8ykFM1ilrj3_D9u7rt_h41qa4-9PH5rER8_4OBsL-FVxp8nETkACpc2XrGzxT1JyaQ=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Straw Couture--The winning design from Shantall Lacayo--Episode 9 Unconventional Cocktail Dress, Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifohuV-pqr-L1exdj9s00_WtYrTKc1-9Q81sxmzUtJi5OH5pmLECIkhv4WFkYy7viImK2HP_EDpYTVFPXp5pvrPIOlJB5IbN3nCxOfvUSFP-j40w3nl2XYWAdY3ltbRQ_-wZfh2uWKdZZr3DxZcwGPNHcXduYUG_BsAuMMxxVaMALmYTz03g=s2408" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2408" data-original-width="2408" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEifohuV-pqr-L1exdj9s00_WtYrTKc1-9Q81sxmzUtJi5OH5pmLECIkhv4WFkYy7viImK2HP_EDpYTVFPXp5pvrPIOlJB5IbN3nCxOfvUSFP-j40w3nl2XYWAdY3ltbRQ_-wZfh2uWKdZZr3DxZcwGPNHcXduYUG_BsAuMMxxVaMALmYTz03g=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Doilies and Faux Leather Bar Couch Fabric--The Losing Design from Prajje Oscar Jean-Baptiste--Episode 9 Unconventional Cocktail Dress, Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Backstage:</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi8bvn_qePaRRjPquKiuRVNn9jxXGEazMapGrKO0kXX_yQ8QZp6HyOrlyMhXogXdM0utAhuwixDYtorTAnTy-elmkxEgrehXeZRyXFIWEHBoW_qA3Gs4JcuoLbN6buFOVqcisAHOr1EEKkw7CpXICHCPR7IEzvy66ki-ujCU35SS50EeZ-Vaw=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Models (L to R) Luz and DD in designs from Aaron Michael and Coral Castillo--Episode 9 Unconventional Cocktail Dress, Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEZupC-eY_xHG4a30WCTy2F-r2BrPSS1H0-P08g2eJrs8saOhea5_HD8075oCzEPJL63G1UK9i4sWc2o_4QRG1MuGHWf-b5UhaS7_i0Od_oJqVgQdtBfzAqYe8J0zv6hUIQRb3o40ldQBSQROf_PjQTFthXOtA44zawZqZoW2YTvkVcq6Qow=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiEZupC-eY_xHG4a30WCTy2F-r2BrPSS1H0-P08g2eJrs8saOhea5_HD8075oCzEPJL63G1UK9i4sWc2o_4QRG1MuGHWf-b5UhaS7_i0Od_oJqVgQdtBfzAqYe8J0zv6hUIQRb3o40ldQBSQROf_PjQTFthXOtA44zawZqZoW2YTvkVcq6Qow=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Models (L to R) Mimi, Dariana, and Jessica in designs from Bones Jones, Prajje Oscar Jean-Baptiste, and Kristina Kharlashkina--Episode 9 Unconventional Cocktail Dress, Season 19 Project Runway</i></b></div></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Last but not least...</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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