Donovan: Trophée de France fashion podiums (11/16/16)
Donovan: Trophée de France fashion podiums
Designer has high praise for up-and-comer Chen, French skaters overall
It gets more and more difficult as these Grand Prix events progress to select a podium, as the repeats begin to show up in full force. Luckily, though, everyone seemed too intimidated by this French event to slum it, leaving us with some truly worthy costuming choices. That said, for the most part, previously awarded looks are (in the interest of avoiding a déjà vu moment) generally not considered. What I truly learned from the Trophée de France, however, is that French figure skaters are coming for the gold in PyeongChang.
Men's
Men's
GOLD - Nathan Chen (FS)
This is just gorgeous. Chen looks royal in his exquisitely embellished attire, with a rich, contrasting blue to complement the luxurious red and gold combination. Cultural references done right are always a gold mine for figure skating costumes, and the regality of Chen's free skate costume is the perfect way to finish off a competition. Even if he didn't take home hardware, Chen still gleams -- literally.
SILVER - Denis Ten (SP)
Taking a slightly less traditional route in the royal direction, Ten slays in his Steampunk Disney prince ensemble. The monochromatic leather accents play well against the silver hardware and angular piecing of his jacket, and I'm so glad to see that he managed not to fall into the "black pants" trap so many male figure skaters default to. Standout look on a truly fascinating figure in figure skating.
BRONZE - Takahito Mura (SP)
I chose not to medal Takahito during my initial viewing of his costume at Skate Canada, but the look has grown on me quite a bit since then. I love the deconstructed Dutch Baroque feeling of his shirt, and the subtle movement, texture and sparkle of it. I love the crazy artist's hair that accompanies it; it really sells the look.
I chose not to medal Takahito during my initial viewing of his costume at Skate Canada, but the look has grown on me quite a bit since then. I love the deconstructed Dutch Baroque feeling of his shirt, and the subtle movement, texture and sparkle of it. I love the crazy artist's hair that accompanies it; it really sells the look.
WEIR AWARD - Artur Dmitriev (FS)
I don't understand Russian figure skating fashion, but it sure is entertaining trying to dissect the madness. Dmitriev had some stiff competition for the Weir Award in Belgium's Jorik Hendrickx and his oddly Zoolander-esque free skate attire, as well as the NASCAR Elvis that Ivan Righini pulled out for his free skate, but the deep, unsettling contrast between Dmitriev's bedazzled kids' Tron pajamas and the classical symphony piece he skated to could not be overcome.
I don't understand Russian figure skating fashion, but it sure is entertaining trying to dissect the madness. Dmitriev had some stiff competition for the Weir Award in Belgium's Jorik Hendrickx and his oddly Zoolander-esque free skate attire, as well as the NASCAR Elvis that Ivan Righini pulled out for his free skate, but the deep, unsettling contrast between Dmitriev's bedazzled kids' Tron pajamas and the classical symphony piece he skated to could not be overcome.
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