March 2, 2026
Foley In Fashion
Beyond the Podium: Technology & Fashion in Figure Skating
Figure skating has always been a sport where performance and presentation are inseparable. Today, figure skating costumes are equally as engineered as they are designed for visual effects. The modern costume is designed to stretch, breathe, and stay secure under rotational forces. At the same time, the skates themselves have become highly technical equipment, with advances in blade geometry, materials, and customization all aimed at helping skaters jump higher, spin faster, and maintain control.