“Ito Satomi: Crafting Iconic Figure Skating Costumes for Hanyu and Malinin Ahead of Milano Cortina 2026”

Tokyo-based designer Ito Satomi transforms the ice rink into her fashion runway by creating stunning costumes for elite figure skaters, including Olympic champions Yuzuru Hanyu and Ilia Malinin. As she prepares for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, Ito balances artistic vision with athletes' requests, ensuring each ensemble amplifies performance and confidence.