From the amazing athleticism of the performers to the glitzy costumes they wear,Olympic figure skatingperformances dazzle us.
For a great performance, skater’s costume choices are super important.
“You’re going to live the biggest moment of your life in them,” Olympic medalistJohnny WeirtoldCosmopolitan.
“Every picture of you it’s going to last forever.”
If a zipper or a strap breaks before a performance, volunteers like these can provide an invaluable service.
However, once a skater hits the ice and starts a performance, anything can happen.
Weir says that if parts of a costume fall onto the ice, skaters could get a deduction.
Women aren’t the only ones battling costumes that won’t stay closed.
He crept onto the ice in black sneakers, slipping a few times.
Some of Roberts' previous streaking appearances were connected with promoting brands or websites, the outlet reported.
However, the 2018 event didn’t seem to have any promotional ties.
With some quick thinking, the pair juggled performing and untangling to finish the routine.
Their teamwork salvaged both their performance and their costumes.
Maia only experienced minimal damage in the form of a ripped left tight.
As a former figure skater, Vera Wang pairs her design skills with her own experiences.
“I understand the physics,” Wang toldPeople.
“It is an extreme sport.”
When an unfortunate wardrobe event occurs, everyone’s heart goes out to the skater.
For dresses like Gabriella Papadakis wore at PyeongChang, Pearsall suggests a redundant system.
If one closure breaks or opens, the next system will keep everything in place.
