Best “Flamboyant” ice dance costumes of 2025–26
Best “flamboyant” ice dance costumes of the 2025-26 figure skating season.
Top 3 Most Flamboyant Ice Dance Costumes (Fan Vote Results):
Fans crowned the best “flamboyant” ice dance costume for 2025–26, proving just how much costumes matter in ice dance. They don’t just complete the look—they drive the performance. Every twizzle, lift, and pose feels bigger when the costume matches the energy.
This season’s 90s-themed rhythm dance gave teams plenty to work with. Some leaned into Spice Girls–style girl power, while others brought the bold, runway attitude of RuPaul’s “Supermodel (You Better Work).”
Based on fan voting, these were the most flamboyant ice costumes of the 2025–26 season.
- Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier
- Yuka Orihara and Juho Pirinen
- Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson
In this context, “flamboyant” defines rhythm dance costumes that channeled the bold, expressive aesthetic of the 1990s.
Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier: Runway Drama Meets Corset Chic
Canada’s Gilles and Poirier went all-in on high-fashion drama. Their 90s-inspired costumes matched the fierce tone of their rhythm dance to “Supermodel” and “I’m Too Sexy.” Designed by Carolyn Young and Bobby Ackbarali, the look felt straight off the runway.
Gilles wore a sleek white outfit covered in blue and silver crystals that caught the light with every move. Sharp lines added edge while also lengthening her silhouette. At the same time, wrist cuffs and hair clips brought in a clear 90s glam touch.
Meanwhile, Poirier flipped expectations. Voters particularly liked his earlier costume which featured a black corset-style waist with a white top accented in stones that matched Gille’s outfit. This look really blended masculine and feminine elements, and tailored black trousers keeps everything clean and grounded.
Together, the 2026 Olympic bronze medalists projected confidence, camp, and control. More importantly, they blurred gender lines while fully committing to the bold attitude of high fashion.
Yuka Orihara and Juho Pirinen: Metallic Edge with Club Energy
In contrast, the Finnish team of Orihara and Pirinen leaned into 90s club culture. Their look felt sleek, bold, and a little rebellious. Designed by Shizuko Orihara—with Yuka closely involved—the costumes drew from rhythmic gymnastics and nightlife style.
Orihara’s outfit focused on movement and texture. Her rose-gold leotard featured a wavy pattern that mimicked tiger stripes. A keyhole cutout at the top added contrast, while over-the-boot leggings created a clean, continuous line. Altogether, the look felt sharp, athletic, and eye-catching.
Pirinen, on the other hand, took a more relaxed approach. His sleeveless top featured a bold, asymmetrical design with colorful sequins and a heart motif. Vibrant red metallic pants with a mirroring animal pattern tied back to Orihara’s look.
Together, they captured the raw, edgy feel of 90s dance floors in their fun rhythm dance. Instead of polish, they went for attitude—and it worked.
Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson: Union Jack and Ginger Spice Glamour
Fear and Gibson of Great Britain fully embraced the Spice Girls theme—and didn’t hold back. Their program celebrated 90s British pop culture with bold, playful energy. Designer Sophie Whitman of Sheffield brought that vision to life.
At the center was a modern take on the Union Jack dress made famous by Geri Halliwell. This version used sparkling fabric to heighten the impact. Fear channeled “Ginger Spice,” but also mixed in touches of “Baby Spice” and “Posh Spice,” creating a layered, updated look.
At the same time, Gibson added contrast with a leopard print top inspired by “Scary Spice.” His look kept the program grounded while still matching the overall theme.
Set to a high-energy Spice Girls medley, the costumes did more than support the routine—they elevated it. The result felt fun, bold, and unmistakably British.
One Last Strut Down the Ice
As the season wraps up, these three teams show just how far a strong theme can go. They don’t just wear costumes—they build full performances around them.
Each look brought something different. Some went for high fashion, others for nostalgia or edge. Still, all three shared one thing: total commitment.
In the end, that’s what makes a costume stand out. In ice dance, “flamboyant” isn’t just about what you wear—it’s about how boldly you sell it.
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