2025 11 月

There’s a moment in competitive figure skating, just before the music starts, when the skater is a still point of potential energy. In that breathless pause, the costume is the first promise of the story about to unfold. And when that costume is a blaze of orange-yellow, adorned with intricate appliqué and sparkling gems, the promise is one of pure, radiant fire.

The choice of an orange-yellow palette is far from accidental. It’s the color of a rising sun, of marigolds in full bloom, of the heart of a flame. It’s a hue that commands attention, projecting warmth, energy, and unapologetic joy. On the ice, it creates a stunning visual against the stark white of the rink, ensuring every movement is traced in light. Whether the program is a passionate, dramatic piece or a playful, energetic number, this color becomes an extension of the music itself.

But the color is just the canvas. The true artistry begins with the appliqué.

Appliqué is the language of the costume’s narrative. For a fiery flamenco, the appliqué might take the form of swirling, ruffled layers, mimicking the petals of a flower or the flickering tongues of a fire. For a sun-worshipping program, it could be stylized sunbursts or graceful, abstract shapes that suggest rays of light. Each piece of carefully cut and layered fabric—perhaps a mix of matte velvet and iridescent chiffon—is hand-stitched to create depth and dimension. This texture catches the light in soft shadows and highlights, making the dress come alive even in the subtlest of spins.