Read the full article on KETV 7
1 of 31
Kaori Sakamoto, Japan
Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto’s style is almost as unmatched as her talent on skates. Designed by French costume label Astraee Couture, this open-back, ombré dress features a neckline resembling a pearl necklace, in a nod to the era of the singer behind Sakamoto’s long program. The three-time World Champion skated to Edith Piaf’s “Non, je ne regrette rien.”
PHOTO: Matthew Stockman
2 of 31
Madeline Schizas, Canada
The Canadian national champion, who managed to get an extension on her homework from her college professor since she was competing at the Olympics, wore this vibrant red costume with intricate detailing on the neckline and sleeves for her long program to “The Butterfly Lovers” violin concerto.
PHOTO: Jamie Squire
3 of 31
Madison Chock and Evan Bates, United States
Every season, it’s become something of a ritual for ice dance fans to anticipate how Madison Chock and Evan Bates are going to top their costumes from the previous year. This year, their matador-inspired free dance costumes, designed by Chock herself, for Ramin Djawadi’s redux of “Paint in Black” is their best yet. The skirt, especially, has gone through a few revisions this season, but the movement and use of the red fabric throughout the program is unlike anything seen before.
PHOTO: Matthew Stockman
4 of 31
Alysa Liu, United States
Alysa Liu isn’t afraid of taking risks, although this custom look by Lisa McKinnon for her short program to Laufey’s “Promise” is quite soft and whimsical.
PHOTO: Joosep Martinson
5 of 31
Junhwan Cha, South Korea
The 2023 world silver medalist looks sleek in a navy blue silk top with dark crystal embellishments on the shoulders for his short program, set to the music “Rain, In Your Black Eyes.”
PHOTO: Matthew Stockman
6 of 31
Anastasiia Gubanova, Georgia
Georgian figure skater Anastasiia Gubanova wore this unique black and white dress for her free skate performance to the soundtrack of the musical Ghost. The back is especially striking, with silhouettes of a man and woman facing each other.
PHOTO: Andy Cheung
7 of 31
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, Japan
Reigning World Champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara wore costumes created by Quebec-based designer Mathieu Caron for their free skate program inspired by the movie Gladiator. Kihara’s top has a Roman-inspired print, while Miura’s dress is designed to resemble a marble print in gray and gold with painted sections.
PHOTO: VCG
8 of 31
Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri, Italy
The home crowd favorites Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri looked exquisite during their free dance. Guignard looked lovely in a sleeveless, high-neck dress with a white-to-teal ombré effect on the bodice, while Fabbri matched in a long-sleeved deep teal shirt and dark pants.
PHOTO: VCG
9 of 31
Amber Glenn, United States
For her Olympic debut, three-time U.S. national champion Amber Glenn wore a custom Lisa McKinnon design. This deep navy blue dress features crystal embellishments on the bodice that are intended to glimmer under the rink lights.
PHOTO: Andy Cheung
10 of 31
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier, Canada
Canada’s Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier brought down the house in Milan with their free skate to Govardo’s “Vincent.” Gilles’s dress is inspired by the famous impressionist artwork. “The bodice mirrors the artwork, and the skirt is the painting itself, so we flipped the idea from the costume we used years ago,” Gilles told T&C before the Olympics. “There’s this idea of Paul becoming Vincent, and you really see the painting come off his sleeves and onto me, like he’s painting it in front of everyone.”
PHOTO: VCG
11 of 31
Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea, United States
American pairs skaters Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea also wore custom Caron creations, with O’Shea in a simple tailored black ensemble while Kam shined in a a deep black dress with accents of green and blue. Per Elle Canada, Caron was careful to consider Kam’s petite stature when creating the silhouette.
PHOTO: Andy Cheung
12 of 31
Olivia Smart and Tim Dieck, Spain
Madison Chock actually designed costumes for four teams at the Olympics this year, including her own. Among them was Team Spain, who also opted to skate to the Dune soundtrack. Accordingly, Smart wore a hooded beige dress with textured fabric, soft draping, and a muted blue accent for a sculpted effect. Dieck skated in a more fitted dark blue costume, reflecting an otherworldly theme for their free dance.
PHOTO: VCG
13 of 31
Kao Miura, Japan
The 2023 and 2026 Four Continents champion went for a decisively edgy look in his short program. Miura wore all black, with a long-sleeved top featuring an asymmetrical cutout and a buckled strap across the chest.
PHOTO: Matthew Stockman
14 of 31
Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik, United States
Americans Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik stunned in both their rhythm and free dance performances, finishing in fifth place in ice dance. The real-life couple looked effortlessly elegant, with Zingas in a black, high-neck dress featuring ornate detailing along the neckline and bodice and a flowing skirt. Kolesnik wore a modern take on formal wear with a sharply cut buttoned vest over a white collared shirt and dark trousers.
PHOTO: Matthew Stockman
15 of 31
Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko, United States
Team USA’s Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko, who descends from ice dancing royalty, went for a very romantic look during their free dance, set to the soundtrack of Perfume: The Story of a Murderer. The costumes, also designed by McKinnon, almost did not arrive in Milan in time, reflecting how figure skaters often get new outfits and make final adjustments right up to the last minute for their Olympic programs. Carreira wore a blush pink dress with a flowing skirt and flower petal accents, while Ponamarenko, reflecting the darkness taking over from their theme music, wore an olive green shirt and dark pants.
PHOTO: Jamie Squire
16 of 31
Lukas Britschgi, Switzerland
Britschgi, who in 2025 was the first Swiss man to win the European Championships title since 1947, looks dapper in his white collared shirt, grey vest, black trousers, and black fingerless gloves.
PHOTO: Jean Catuffe
17 of 31
Holly Harris and Jason Chan, Australia
Australia might not be known for winter sports, but Holly Harris and Jason Chan showed up to represent in style. Harris skated in a sheer, long-sleeved, high-neck blue dress with subtle sparkle accents and a flowing skirt while her partner Chan wore a deep navy shirt with sheer detailing and tailored pants—both of which were designed by competitor, two-time Olympic champion Madison Chock of the United States.
PHOTO: Xinhua News Agency
18 of 31
Evgeniia Lopareva and Geoffrey Brissaud, France
Skating to music by Icelandic star Bjork, three-time French national champions Evgeniia Lopareva and Geoffrey Brissaud went for an ethereal aesthetic. Lopareva’s icy blue dress is heavily embellished with silver crystalline patterns and shimmering beadwork, resembling frost or icicles.
PHOTO: VCG
19 of 31
Mikhail Shaidorov, Kazakhstan
Every Olympic cycle, a major Hollywood movie soundtrack is suddenly a popular music choice among many skaters. A few years ago it was War Horse. Gladiator appears to be making a comeback, but Dune has officially arrived at these Games. 2025 World silver medalist Mikhail Shaidorov is a ringer for Timothée Chalamet on ice in a replica of a stillsuit, the full body suit worn in the open desert of the planet Arrakis.
PHOTO: JULIEN DE ROSA
20 of 31
Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson, Great Britain
Team GB’s Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson delighted audience viewers in the arena and watching from around the world with their Spice Girls medley during rhythm dance. The couple wore matching red tartans—Gibson hails from Scotland—for their free dance, opening with “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by the Scottish rock duo The Proclaimers.
PHOTO: VCG
21 of 31
Stephen Gogolev, Canada
Canadian national champion Stephen Gogolev wore a tailored, 1920s-inspired dark suit for his short program, a gangster-themed routine set to “Mugzy’s Move Medley” by Royal Crown Revue.
PHOTO: NurPhoto
22 of 31
Donovan Carrillo, Mexico
Seven-time Mexican national champion Donovan Carrillo looked ready to go out in Milan after his long program on Friday night in this mix of black leather and velvet, skating to a 1950s medley that opened with Frank Sinatra’s “My Way.”
PHOTO: Matthew Stockman
23 of 31
Amber Glenn, United States
In her third skate on Olympic ice in two weeks, Amber Glenn skated nearly perfectly in this sophisticated sheer navy blue dress. Also custom from McKinnon, the dress stands out with its dramatic back featuring multiple criss-crossing strings of silver crystals and beads.
PHOTO: NurPhoto
24 of 31
Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps, Canada
Among designers who dress elite figure skaters, Vera Wang has long been the most widely recognized name. These Olympics brought a new name into the mix: Oscar de la Renta. Canadian figure skater Deanna Stellato-Dudek wore not just one, but two breathtaking dresses by the fashion designer, marking the brand’s first-ever figure skating costume in its 60-year history. For the pairs free skate, Stellato-Dudek wore this ruby-red, one-shoulder dress with a red rose embellishment on the neckline, skating with her partner Maxime Deschamps to a medley by Spanish flamenco composer Vicente Amigo.
PHOTO: Image Photo Agency
25 of 31
Isabeau Levito, United States
The 2024 World silver medalist and New Jersey native made her debut on Olympic ice in this charming ruby red dress with a classic sweetheart neckline, an open back, and detailing resembling a diamond necklace sewn into the bodice. Levito skated to the 1960s French pop song “Zou Bisou Bisou” by Gillian Hills.
PHOTO: Tim Clayton
26 of 31
Olga Mikutina, Austria
The Ukrainian-born, five-time Austrian national champion glittered in this long-sleeve, semi-sheer dress with halo dyeing creating a watercolor-like effect on the bodice. Mikutina, who finished 14th at the last Olympics, also now studies business administration at Montclair State University in New Jersey.
PHOTO: Tim Clayton
27 of 31
Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby, Great Britain
Ombré skirts are a popular trend among figure skating costumes lately, as seen on Anastasia Vaipan-Law’s asymmetrical dress during the pairs short program. Skating for Great Britain with partner Luke Digby, the team looked sublime in forest green in a program choreographed by 1984 Olympic champion Christopher Dean.
PHOTO: WANG ZHAO
28 of 31
Shin Ji-a, South Korea
The three-time national champion made her Olympic debut during the Team Event. Also dressed in a custom Lisa McKinnon dress, this pale grey dress features pearl detailing with draped pieces and a flowy silk chiffon skirt.
PHOTO: Robert Gauthier
29 of 31
Camille Kovalev and Pavel Kovalev, France
This married couple, who started skating together in 2014 and tied the knot in 2017, skated in coordinated navy and white ensembles to a classic French song, “Une vie d’amour” (A life of love), by two of France’s most famous crooners, Charles Aznavour and Mireille Mathieu.
PHOTO: VCG
30 of 31
Ami Nakai, Japan
Japan has a deep bench when it comes to women’s figure skating. While Kaori Sakomoto is one of the favorites for gold, Ami Nakai made her name known with a triple axel in the short program, securing first place going into the free skate. And she looked like she was having a ball the entire time in this French girl-inspired outfit with a sparkly striped top and black skirt.
PHOTO: Matthew Stockman
31 of 31
Lee Hae-in, South Korea
Also making her Olympic debut, Lee Hae-in looked divine in this unique number, featuring a high-neckline defined by a pearl choker necklace sewn into the bodice, with matching detailing throughout the dress.
PHOTO: Anadolu
