With her 3rd place finish in Compulsory Figures, she would be in 2nd Place going into the Long. If it checks off all of those boxes, for me, thats a wonderful costume., Aurelia Durand is a talented illustrator and artist who hails from France but currently lives in Copenhagen. Thomas was the bronze medalist in the event. In addition, in Ice Dance ladies must wear a skirt. The Katarina rule dictates that women's hips, midriffs and butt are covered. Straight downzap, Witt says in her memoir Only With Passion. Collect, curate and comment on your files. As soon as the skirt-only ice age melted away, Russian skater Irina Slutskaya wore a fiery bodysuit at the 2006 Olympics. Aside from winning a gold medal for East Germany at the Calgary Olympics, Katarina Witt caused quite the uproar over the short hemline on her blue feathered dress. Performing in the ladies singles figure skating event at the 1988 Winter Olympics on Feb. 25, 1988, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Philippe Candeloro of France in a pirate-esque costume at the 1998 Olympics. East German figure skater, Katarina Witt, wore a Bavarian themed dress complete with billowing sleeves and dazzling tiara for her routine at the Sarajevo Winter Olympics. Rare Photos of Katarina Witt Here are some rare and classic photos of two-time Olympic gold medalist skater Katarina Witt, who turned 50 on Dec. 3, 2015. The American athlete competing in the Winter Olympics at the Zetra Ice Stadium in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, February 1984. Her red dress with a sheer chest panel at the 1988 Olympics abided by the Katarina Rule. If one strap were to break, or if the beading on the sleeve gets caught when they turn, their whole Olympics is over. The American skater competing in the ladies singles figure skating event at the 1992 Winter Olympic Games held in Albertville, France, on Feb. 21, 1992. We're not really sure why people have been complaining. Competing in the figure skating team event at the 2018 Winter Olympics at Gangneung Ice Arena on Feb. 11, 2018. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Or as Bustle put it, Katarina Wittts butt cheek single-handedly changed the figure skating dress code for over a decade. The guidelines continue: "The clothing must not give the effect of excessive nudity inappropriate for the discipline. 1. And Katarina Witt caused a stir with her 1988 feather-trimmed getup that. Herma Planck-Szabo, Ethel Muckelt and Beatrix Loughran, 1924. And they have. The International Skating Union now stipulates, that the clothing must not give the effect of excessive nudity inappropriate for the discipline. However, clothing may reflect the character of the music. When East-German figure skating competitor Katarina Witt performed in an outfit that resembled a bathing suit at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, she shocked audiences around the world. South Korea's Yuna Kim performs in the Ladies' Free skating program at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, during the 2010 Winter Olympics on Feb. 25, 2010. The year American figure skater, Peggy Fleming, won an Olympic gold medal in Grenoble she donned a chartreuse dress with a high neck and white beaded trim. Norwegian figure skater Sonja Henie wore a playful long sleeve black dress and beret for her routine at the Olympic Games in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, for which she won her third gold medal. July 26, 2001 -- When Katarina Witt glided onto the ice, the world watched every move of the beautiful East German figure skater. Mit emerged from the masses in a bodysuit with pants. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. That rule was overturned in the early 2000s, bringing back the pants. Then the '80s rolled around, and spandex, sparkles, chiffon, sequins and beads reigned supreme. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. And what's an Olympic figure skating competition without controversy? Henie ended up becoming a Hollywood star, posing for this picture in a feathery skating getup in 1943. Ivanova, of the Soviet Union, at the 1984 Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. So much so that after television network CBS lost the rights to broadcast NFL football games, they turned to figure skating (and the Gone With the Wind sequel miniseries Scarlett, because frankly my dear, lots of people dont give a damn about football) to save their November sweeps. The Norwegian skater on the ice at Chamonix during the Winter Olympics in 1924 when. I would say that in order to keep a certain decorum there should be some regulations on what type of dress is appropriate., Oddly enough in that same interview Dr. Ruth went on to describe how skiers make the best lovers. Get ready for sheer mesh, catsuits, and a whole lotta plunging necklines. Its absolutely nightmarish!, says runway designer Vera Wang, who custom designed the outfit of US competitor Nathan Chen. Sign up here to get INSIDER's favorite stories straight to your inbox. Katarina Witt performs on stage during the 'Jedermann' dress rehearsal at the Berlin Cathedral Church on October 13, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. Figure skating fashion just keeps getting better. 55 Outdoor Date Ideas You Won't Actually Hate, Turns Out, We're All Really Pissed About Money, The Very Best High-Waisted Jeans on the Internet, 30 Spring Cocktails to Shake Up This Weekend, 39 of the Best Bubble Butts, Bulges, and VPLs From the Rio Olympics. Lia Beck. And Witt wasn't the only who'd offended the delicate sensibilities of the judges, either. Clothing may, however, reflect the character of the music chosen.". By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider In this interview, we dive into her [], Spring is in the air, and we cant wait to embrace all the excitement it brings! Lu, of China, in the free skate portion of the ladies singles figure skating competition at the 1994 Winter Olympics on Feb. 25, 1994, in Lillehammer, Norway. Debi Thomas dazzled in an embellished bubblegum pink outfit as she placed second at the U.S. Skating her free program in the ladies singles event of the figure skating competition in the 1998 Winter Olympics held on Feb. 20, 1998, in Nagano, Japan. The Women Skating for Team USA at the Olympics, This Vermont Family Is an Olympic Skiing Dynasty, Princess Anne's Message to British Olympians, 11 Royals Who Have Competed in the Olympics, Simone Biles Reflects On Withdrawal From Tokyo, Meet Some of Team USA's Track and Field Stars, Bruce Springsteens Daughter Wins Silver Medal, 33 Famous Ice Skating Outfits Worthy of Their Very Own Gold Medal. Saaame, Leslie Jones Is Narrating the Olympics and Its , 70 of the Sexiest Figure-Skating Costumes of All Time. Katarina Witt's outfit caused the ISU to institute "The Katarina Rule.". And sure, a certain Nancy and Tonya helped with that too (not to mention a backflipping Surya Bonaly! , She might have had no intention of making this into a spectacle, but it certainly will arouse the judges, Dr. Ruth said. I'd be walking through an airport and I'd see someone with the issue of Playboy in their hands, and they'd see me, and their eyes would go right to my chest. Secret Tapes of Katarina Witt. even Dr. Ruth was contacted by Reuters to comment on the dres, boogie to the dulcet sounds of a cold bottle of Diet Coke being cracked open, for the most 90s dance track imaginable: Skate With Me., an anecdote about how Trump once tried to hit on Katarina Witt, The East German Stasi (secret police) kept 3,500 pages of files on her. They dont just sit and drink coffee and they move the bottom half of their bodies well, which is very beneficial. Paging Gus Kenworthy. but alas, Dr. Ruths vision for a dress code came true, and the Katarina Rule was born requiring skaters to (in the words of Jurassic Park) cover their butts. She was also paid seven figures to pose, making her one of the highest paid models for Playboy in the 1990s. At the peak of her professional skating career, Katarina Witt could have expected to earn in the region $1.5 million a year. With her 3rd place finish in Compulsory Figures, she would be in 2nd Place going into the Long Program. 4. A two-time Olympic champion, Witt is regarded as one of the greatest ladies' singles figure skaters of all time. Tonya Harding in a sparkly red number at the 1994 Winter Games. This means that although most competitors stick with the typical glitzy, sparkling dresses, there are hardly any strict rules that have to be followed. Laetitia Hubert of France in a yellow skirt and some strategically-placed flames at the 1998 Games. Including some of the best from the games in Beijing. Witts a fascinating character in the narrative of sports stars who cross over into pop culture figures. Skaters also favor illusion mesh and backless designs that mirror dresses we see on runways and red carpets. The American skater competing at the 2014 Winter Olympics at Iceberg Skating Palace on Feb. 8, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. While dresses have to be lightweight to not create too much drag, each one is unique. Yep, in 1995, Witt joined with Melanie Thornton (the voice behind 90s dance sensation La Bouche) as well as singers Joan Faulkner and Linda Rocco who sang back-up for acts like Milli Vanilli, for the most 90s dance track imaginable: Skate With Me.. Organize, control, distribute and measure all of your digital content. Evgeni Plushenko of Russia in a silver disco outfit with a sheer panel down the front at the 2002 Games. Even though she failed to medal Italian figure skater Carolina Kostner looked stunning in an ombr dress encrusted with crystals for the Sochi Winter Olympics. And the lyrics are Susan Powter-level inspiration: Just take the mirror and hold up highLook at yourself straight in the eyeYour moment of truth has finally arrivedSkate with me skate with meWe dont need tomorrow, no cause youll be far away Skate with me skate with meIf your heart says follow go and you can come along and skate with me. Ptzsch, of East Germany, performing at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. And when you do, you are sure to notice that the sport offers the rare combination of athleticism and fashion sensibility. Kostner, of Italy, performing during the free skating program of the ladies singles event during the 2006 Winter Olympics on Feb. 23, 2006, at Palavela in Turin, Italy. Streamline your workflow with our best-in-class digital asset management system. The Russian athlete competing in the figure skating team event during the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics on Feb. 11, 2018. I Was a Teenage Catfish and I Regret Nothing. The Japanese skater competing during the 2010 Winter Olympics at Pacific Coliseum on Feb. 25, 2010, in Vancouver, Canada. ), The 80s may have set the rink stage, but the 90s are where Katarina Witt really gets her pop culture creds. Long before ESPN would release their annual Body issue showing off naked Gronk or chiseled Ronda Rousey or the of Jerry Rice, Witt appeared on the December 1998 cover of Playboy Magazine and in a spread that delivered all the body positivity. Katarina Witt's infamous blue dress at the 1988 Olympics is the reason figure skating now has a dress code. You know, the kind that punctuate songs by Cathy Dennis, The Real McCoy, Le Click, etc. Altwegg, from Great Britain, after winning a gold medal in the Women's Figure Skating Competition in the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway. American figure skater Gretchen Merrill in a button-down shirt and pleated skirt at the 1948 Winter Games. American skater Hayes Alan Jenkins in a chunky sweater and pants at the 1956 Olympics. The Russian skater Irina Slutskaya's embellished black dress stood out with it's jagged neckline during the Salt Lake City Olympics. The Russian skater during the ladies singles figure skating short program at the Sochi Winter Olympics, 2014.