#2019 Worlds

[yuzu-all-the-way]

Yuzuru Hanyu's Senior FS Costumes

I. Origin 1.0 (Prince of Darkness)

Note: All the references (interviews, translations, etc.) used for this post are listed below the cut

In the 2018-2019 season, Yuzuru Hanyu came to compete as the newly crowned double Olympic champion. He dedicated his short program (Otonal) to Johnny Weir and his free program (Origin) to Evgeni Plushenko, two skaters Yuzuru admired since childhood.

Origin 1.0 - the costume which has the aura of the Prince of Darkness, as described by Satomi Ito herself, the costume designer¹. I consider this one of the top iconic Yuzuru Hanyu costumes because it deviates from the usual brightly colored ones (think about the blue-based costumes, for example) and he embraces the dark. I do not mean dark as in only color, but also judging by the vibes. The only other costume I can think of as channeling dark(ness) is Masquerade.

There is a striking contrast between the relaxed, skating around Yuzuru Hanyu and the competition mode ON Yuzuru Hanyu. The difference is made specifically by his expression. However, in both instances, the costume seems to create a barrier between him and the rest of the world. Origin 1.0, a black and gold lace-top paired with black velour pants, is the first competition costume worn by Yuzu after winning his second Olympic gold medal and I like to think this costume is made to emphasize that Yuzuru Hanyu is untouchable.

The base of the top is a skin-coloured fabric with overlaid black lace. On the front, the chest's jagged opening creates the illusion of feathers spreading protectively, a subtle dynamism enhanced by the diagonal, slightly winding fabric and golden details orientation. In contrast, on the upper back, the gold fabric follows the curve of the shoulder blades and ribcage, like an exoskeleton, while the lower back's lines are naturally flowing downwards, highlighting the waist. Here and there few dark-red beads can be noticed which confer depth and nuance to the costume.

Origin 1.0 is based on Yuzuru's surname: 『The non-human born of feathers』². As such, the most important detail is represented by the feathers - around 100 handmade black and white feathers by Satomi Ito, applied manually, and the white ones airbrushed black in the middle to maintain the costume's cohesion. Another subtle detail lies in the purple rhinestones. They are seamlessly integrated within the costume so much so that these become noticeable only in close-up photos (see below).

Contributing to the depth of the costume are the purposefully ripped holes within the lace. Satomi Ito took to making those herself in the process of bringing Origin to life². The holes convey a subtle ragged look, of someone who has seen darkness and embraced it. They complement the entire look beautifully, adding to the Prince of Darkness theme.

Origin 1.0 is one of those costumes made of multiple layers with various details applied without looking heavy or overly ornated. It maintains an apparently basic pattern while being full of hidden gems.

At the end of another 'incomplete' season (Yuzu injured his ankle during 2018 NHK's FS practice, winning the event despite it, but having to withdraw from GPF and Japan Nationals), Yuzuru commented in a post-Worlds 2019 interview that the black and gold costume was meant to be "accessorized" only with gold medals (paraphrased)³.

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Personally, I have been quite vocal on this blog about my undying love for the Origin sisters. They are in a constant battle to be my favourite.

Today, Origin 1.0 won for four reasons:

1) the theme is right up my alley

2) there is an easily found translation of an interview with Satomi Ito about the making of the costume (and I'm proud to say I understood the costume and the vision before reading the interview)

3) Yuzu won for the first time both of his GP assignments - he really was determined to have only gold associated with Origin 1.0.

4) 2019 Worlds Origin deserved the gold

1. Translation by @/marika_yuzu

2. "Figure Skating Fan" Magazine 2018-2019 『Born from feathers』 Translation

3. 53:57 YT video

[figureskatingcostumes]

Juulia Turkkila and Matthias Versluis skating to Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 for their free dance at the 2019 World Championships and 2019 European Championships.

(Sources: Skates U.S. and David W. Carmichael)

[enby-axels]

do you think yuzuru should've won worlds 2019? if so, can I ask how? like do you think the pcs gap would've made up for the popped jump

yes and yes. his PCS (as well as his GOEs) should've made up for it. but it's been a long time since i rescored this competition and i dont have my notes anymore, so i'll have to rewatch to go into more detail

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Swapping tips on how to be a bestie in the bath.

[yesloulou]

Qualifying | 2019 Australian Grand Prix 🇦🇺

[shitpostingkats]

We invented stories for many reasons.

One of those reasons is to tell the tales of Gay Found Family That Commits Crime.

[new-ronantics]

so will byers canonically wants to go on DATES with mike wheeler?? will byers canonically wants to hold mike wheeler’s hand and call himself mike wheeler’s BOYFRIEND??? will byers canonically wants to KISS mike wheeler on the MOUTH???? will byers is canonically in LOVE with mike wheeler????? this is sooo crazy!!

[rjshope]

Q: Any food that makes you nostalgic?

[slugcatt]

Me talking about FP: hes an overhated, complex character. He was traumatized and hurt and out of fear he shut himself away from those who care about him. And even after everything, Moon still forgave him because she knew he never meant to hurt her, and whats why hes such a good char- [continues into a 3 hour long infodump about RainWorld as a whole]

Also me talking about FP: hes my skrunkly. My scrimblo. Hes a spoingle. Maybe even a miphy. Hes sad and wet and pathetic and i wanna give him a kiss on the forehead and throw him down the stairs. I wanna put him in the washing machine and hear him go thunk thunk thunk and wrap him up in warm cozy blankets afterwards. I wanna put him in the microwave. Hes a silly little guy. I think about him 24/7. If you look into my brain all you see is Pebbles

[peachtozier]

richie tozier high school valedictorian headcanon is so funny to me because. like. none of the teachers would want to give him it. there's no way he pays attention in class. he's always drawing or passing notes to bev or kicking at the back of eddies chair or doing the homework assigned the other night right in front of your face. but you call on him to answer a question from three chapters ahead in the textbook all smug like there's NO WAY this kid can answer this and he sits there with the worlds most innocent look and answers perfectly. then proceeds to go back to pissing eddie off

[prideprejudce]

saltburn reminds me so much of parasite and i absolutely love it. its about being on the outside looking in your entire life and doing whatever it takes to join the elite even if it costs everything and you become a monster yourself along the way

[yuzu-all-the-way]

The Origin 1.0 Ina Bauer has me in a constant state of internal screaming

[figureskatingcostumes]

Natalia Kaliszek and Maksym Spodyriev's free dance costumes at the 2019 Europeans and 2019 Worlds.

(Sources: 1, 2 and 3)

[distort-opia]

This... is the most quintessentially Bruce as well as Superbat fucking interaction ever and it's just SO FUNNY.

"There will be secrets actually, we're just gonna be better at pretending we don't have any. But do not fear, Clark. It shall all be under control because you see... I have a plan."

[ami-fly]

hugs

[reddie-as-ill-ever-be]

Edit: OKAY IMAGINE ZIGGY’S THERE TOO, EVERYONE STOP @ -ING ME!!!!