U.S. Women [#8]: Meet Me in St. Louis

[Badams]

Isabeau's collaboration with Everlane really shows a different side of her. She's absolutely stunning! It's crazy that her skating self seems to kind of tuck away her beauty.

 

[Sylvia]

She's got a deal with Everlane, a clothing company. This promotional piece she did for them also has some video of her when she was little:

EVERLANE on Instagram: "Isabeau Levito represents the next generation of U.S. figure skating. We were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of her process, drawing inspiration for her choreography from ballet."

5,883 likes, 43 comments - everlane on January 8, 2026: "Isabeau Levito represents the next generation of U.S. figure skating. We were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of her process, drawing inspiration for her choreography from ballet.".

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She might sow some divisiveness with this other Everlane video, though. She is re-reading "Where the Crawdads Sing." She managed to cross-promote Red Bull at the same time.

EVERLANE on Instagram: "We’re ready for a trinket tour when you are @isabeau.levito"

7,444 likes, 76 comments - everlane on January 10, 2026: "We’re ready for a trinket tour when you are @isabeau.levito".

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Everlane's latest Isabeau post (6 photos+clips):

EVERLANE on Instagram: "Behind the scenes with @isabeau.levito at her home rink ⛸️"

everlane on January 13, 2026: "Behind the scenes with @isabeau.levito at her home rink ⛸️".

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[Allskate]

Isabeau's collaboration with Everlane really shows a different side of her. She's absolutely stunning! It's crazy that her skating self seems to kind of tuck away her beauty.

I liked Isabeau's "Breakfast at Tiffany's" costume, but I think that most of her costumes are not very flattering. Maybe her "Cinema Paradiso" costume looks better in person, but on the screen it washes her out so that she doesn't really stand out from the ice and background. I wish she had a costume the same color as that Everlane blue hat and scarf. (She was wearing a very pretty sweater that color in an NBC puff piece the other day.)

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I liked Isabeau's "Breakfast at Tiffany's" costume, but I think that most of her costumes are not very flattering. Maybe her "Cinema Paradiso" costume looks better in person, but on the screen it washes her out so that she doesn't really stand out from the ice and background. I wish she had a costume the same color as that Everlane blue hat and scarf. (She was wearing a very pretty sweater that color in an NBC puff piece the other day.)

Totally agree.

as far as the long program color … dark blue is one of my favorite colors…. baby blue, powder blue looks good on no one and nothing.

 

[Allskate]

as far as the long program color … dark blue is one of my favorite colors….

ITA. Amber's long program costume is one of my favorite costumes of the season. Isabeau's Everlane sweater, scarf, and hat are more of a royal blue, which is a color I really like as well. It looks good on her. The long program dress has a bunch of lace and sparkle, but it manages to look a bit drab on the screen.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Amber's long program costume is one of my favorite costumes of the season.

Yupppppp there’s a big difference between dark blue and powder blue,. Dark blue, so much better.

And I love both of Amber’s free dresses… while both do have a bit of bling that is key for me ….a bit…. if I skated my costumes would have have zero bling on them, I don’t like bling.

Favorite costume of all time is a Alissa Czisny blue doctor zhivago dress so elevated, sophisticated, no bling on it. The dress spoke for itself.

Kiira Korpi was another one that would do dresses without a lot of bling.

 

[Karen-W]

Totally agree.

as far as the long program color … dark blue is one of my favorite colors…. baby blue, powder blue looks good on no one and nothing.

Baby blue and powder blue can look great on some people - it just depends on your complexion I don't mind it on Isabeau, but I'm one of the small minority who likes her FS dress.

 

[Theatregirl1122]

Baby blue and powder blue often look good on people with darker skin tones.

 

[Spikefan]

Totally agree.

as far as the long program color … dark blue is one of my favorite colors…. baby blue, powder blue looks good on no one and nothing.

I give you Michelle Kwan, Lyra Angelica dress.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

I give you Michelle Kwan, Lyra Angelica dress.

Yup. Much prefer dresses like more than something with even rhinestone on it lol.

 

[PRlady]

My feelings is that if you’re gonna bling, max out. I love Alysa’s platinum dress, it’s so extra. I also like the Japanese ladies’ flower rosettes (is that what they’re called?)

 

[barbk]

Favorite costume of all time is a Alissa Czisny blue doctor zhivago dress so elevated, sophisticated, no bling on it. The dress spoke for itself.

That was a gorgeous costume, but she was stunning in almost everything she wore for skating aside from that chartreuse and purple outfit when she won nationals. I think she was a lot like Kira Korpi or Madison Chock--women who could wear a bedsheet and make it look fabulous.

 

[Coco]

All I remember her in for Dr. Zhivago is the purple dress, which I liked

Can you post a link to a photo of the blue dress?

I would love to see any ladies skater get inspired by the dress Cyd Charisse wore in that scene with James Mitchell in "Deep in my Heart."

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[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

Dr. Zhivago is the purple dress

Gosh, all this time I thought the blue dress was the doctors Zhivago, so the one I adore was multi shades of blue, if someone hasn’t posted a video I will.

 

[AngieNikodinovLove (ANL)]

This is my favorite dress of all time

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2011 Worlds: Alissa Czisny free skate - from Universal Sports

http://www.UniversalSports.com 2011, Moscow, Russia, ISU World Figure Skating Championship, the American champ Czisny has some trouble in the free skate and ...

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[Coco]

Yes, love that dress. That was for Winter, the modern piano piece she won with in 2011.

 

[Sylvia]

Clip from "My New Favorite Olympian" podcast:

NBC Olympics & Paralympics on Instagram: "Amber Glenn is shattering expectations in figure skating. 🫶 Hear more on #MyNewFavoriteOlympian with @adaripp, available now wherever you listen to podcasts."

2,191 likes, 19 comments - nbcolympics on January 15, 2026: "Amber Glenn is shattering expectations in figure skating. 🫶 Hear more on #MyNewFavoriteOlympian with @adaripp, available now wherever you listen to podcasts.".

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First episode of the Olympic season is with Amber (Jan. 15; 24 mins.):

Amber has partnered with Bloom Nutrition:

Amber Glenn on Instagram: "Thrilled to announce that I’m officially @bloomsupps first-ever athlete partner! It’s so important to me that a brand partner supports my creativity while empowering me to be my best self, and Bloom does exactly that. #bloo

13K likes, 93 comments - amberglenniceskater on January 14, 2026: "Thrilled to announce that I’m officially @bloomsupps first-ever athlete partner! It’s so important to me that a brand partner supports my creativity while empowering me to be my best self, and Bloom does exactly that. #bloompartner".

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[Allskate]

I don’t like bling.

I thought I was the only one who didn't like all the bling. There is sooo much bling in figure skating.

Amber has partnered with Bloom Nutrition:

I love seeing her get more endorsements. I guess the energy drink companies like figure skaters. But, her sweater is the wrong shade of blue.

It's similar in color to the costume that Isabeau wears in her Red Bull promotions. She is yet again wearing the wrong shade of blue:

Red Bull USA 🇺🇸 on Instagram: "they traded blades... chaos followed 🫣 ⛸️: @isabeau.levito 🏒: @laila_edwards"

1M likes, 2,692 comments - redbullusa on December 20, 2025: "they traded blades... chaos followed 🫣 ⛸️: @isabeau.levito 🏒: @laila_edwards".

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[SkateSand]

To me, the saddest part of losing Alysa's Lady Gaga program is losing the dress. I just loved that dress and I was already very pleased with the MacArthur Park gold one. Hope the new dress will make me happy.

 

[Wyliefan]

I don't care what dress she wears, just hope she loses the hair stripes. I know, I know, everyone's sick of hearing about the hair. But she really is the most gorgeous young woman, and the stripes don't show off how gorgeous she is.

 

[Sylvia]

for what it's worth, the vid of amber's sp has been very popular on bluesky and reposted with lots of comments about how impressive it is and how they can't wait to cheer for her at the Olympics which has been very nice to see

Four of my favorite performances that I was so fortunate to watch in person in St. Louis (don't know how long NBC Sports will keep these videos up on their channel):

Amber's SP (amazing 3A & crowd enthusiasm at the end): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PVzWGPXr7k

Alysa's SP (2nd Nationals in a row she was exquisite in this program): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRpgXbZIbaU

Isabeau's FS (my favorite program of the night - so ethereal): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI1s9xsOfQU

Bradie's FS (my friend's favorite program of the night - gave it her all): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvl_gNR5KvM

 

[Karen-W]

To me, the saddest part of losing Alysa's Lady Gaga program is losing the dress. I just loved that dress and I was already very pleased with the MacArthur Park gold one. Hope the new dress will make me happy.

I'm not worried about her dress. She's working with Lisa McKinnon and all of the dresses she's designed this season for various women have been spectacular.

I don't care what dress she wears, just hope she loses the hair stripes. I know, I know, everyone's sick of hearing about the hair. But she really is the most gorgeous young woman, and the stripes don't show off how gorgeous she is.

It looked better once she went to a professional colorist and had it switched from the golden bleach to the whitened bleach, and I'd love to have her lose the stripes but I'm not sure there's time between now and the Olympics for it to be changed - that much coloring and work has probably fried her hair and it needs a serious rest.

 

[Sylvia]

Bradie's FS (my friend's favorite program of the night - gave it her all): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvl_gNR5KvM

Bradie's post today: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTjgjEmjO8g/

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ETA a sampling of skaters' comments:

Starr Andrews: "So incredibly proud of you Bradie!! You were so amazing and I was so happy to be able to skate in the same group with you"
Bradie's reply: "Thank you Starr!! I was happy we were in the same group too! We’ve been to so many nationals together and now we get to go to 4CC together too "

Audrey Shin: "honestly, you’re one of the strongest competitors i know i can’t wait to see you in china and im so excited to cheer you on at 4cc!! we can just cry, laugh, scream, etc - just feel all the emotions together!!!"
Bradie's reply: "awww, Audrey!! I can’t wait "

Ellie Kam: "You were literally so amazing so proud of you. Brought tears to my eyes Good luck at 4CC"

Hannah Miller: "It’s been inspirational to watch your hard work! Your love for skating was apparent at US Champs!"
(she's a Sport Psychology PhD Student at West Virginia University)

Lindsay Wang: "you are a gift and an inspiration thank you"

 

[Sylvia]

I just came across this promo video - Meet Bradie Tennell | National Champion, Olympic Figure Skater | NOW Sports Hub Ambassador (Jan. 2, 2026): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH__xjMfamE

National Champion, Olympic Figure Skater and #NOWAmbassador Bradie Tennell is poised for a big 2026 season and hopeful for a chance to skate in the Global spotlight. After injuries plagued her shot in 2022, Bradie has come back stronger than ever and ready to leave her mark on the ice this year and beyond. But even more so, she feels privileged to be a role model for young skaters and encourage them to push through the tough times and never give up. Learn more about Bradie’s training routine, from her mindset to her fuel, at https://www.nowfoods.com/healthy-living/ambassadors/bradie-tennell

 

[Allskate]

Bradie's post today: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTjgjEmjO8g/

I kept thinking of Bradie as I watched Europeans. If she were from any European country, she'd be going to the Olympics. I'm really happy for her that she skated so well last week and that she takes pride and joy in that and not just the placement. She's had an amazing season.

I'm not worried about her dress. She's working with Lisa McKinnon and all of the dresses she's designed this season for various women have been spectacular.

Except for Isabeau's LP dress. But, I'm really not worried about Alysa's new dress. If Alysa doesn't like it, she has a gold one. Maybe she'll use one of them for the TE and one for the individual. And color her hair in between. Keeping us on our toes.

 

[Taso]

I kept thinking of Bradie as I watched Europeans. If she were from any European country, she'd be going to the Olympics. I'm really happy for her that she skated so well last week and that she takes pride and joy in that and not just the placement. She's had an amazing season.

I did, too. Not just going to the Olympics, but as reigning European champion as well.

 

[Vagabond]

I did, too. Not just going to the Olympics, but as reigning European champion as well.

European Silver Medalist, please.

 

[Taso]

European Silver Medalist, please.

well after that, yes. When I grow up, I hope to have the mental fortitude of Petrokina, holy cow.

 

[Sylvia]

NBC Sports' 6-minute video showing clips of Alysa, Isabeau & Amber from the "Making The Team" show on Sunday, Jan. 11 (introductions by Dorothy Hamill, Carol Heiss Jenkins & Tenley Albright, respectively, plus their interviews with Andrea Joyce): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKeoRiRM1PM

 

[Sylvia]

Cross-posting the link to Alysa's article in Cosmopolitan that was originally posted in her fan thread:

Feature from Cosmopolitan on IG - https://www.instagram.com/p/DTNQVv3Evpo/?img_index=8&igsh=MWFkd3I1enBzbWNmMg==

Link to the Jan. 7th article and photos (shot at Chelsea Piers' Sky Rink in NYC - their post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTQygJjlC9p/):

How Figure Skater Alysa Liu Found Her Love for the Ice Again

After her 2022 Beijing Olympics debut, the champion figure skater shocked the world with a retirement announcement when she was just 16. Now, she's not just back, she's better, and ready to make history at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games. Here, the now-20-year-old tells Cosmo Sports how...

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She (perhaps unwittingly) makes a strong case there for the raising of the minimum age that we had. Sounds like skaters can enjoy and appreciate everything so much more when they're a little older.

ETA 3 excerpts from the article:

I have known Amber since I was 11 years old. And, okay, I forgot to tell her this, but one of the memories I have from when I was younger with Amber is her asking me—because I had really long hair back then and my hair is a little bit wavy, so it curls up at the end—if I curl my hair to get it that way. And I was like, “Oh no, I don’t.”
I was little. I didn’t think too much of my hair like that. But she was like, “Whoa. It’s really beautiful like that. You have that naturally.” And literally, ever since that day, I have loved that my hair has done that, and it’s literally all because of her. It’s not like I hated it before. I just didn’t pay much attention to it. But I need to tell her this. It’s crazy that it’s stuck with me for this long. I really don’t have many memories of when I was younger, but I do have that one.

I’m a very social person. I love making friends. Last time, I was training way too much, and I didn’t really spend too much time with my fellow Team USA members. Connections with people—that’s the most important thing in life. It overrides everything. At the end of the day, skating isn’t as important as people. I can very easily distinguish between competitor and friend, because no one is a competitor in my mind. It’s all fake. The competition, these results, these scores. It’s just the system that we made because we, as humans, are bored and we want to play or something. But…connection, that’s real, and most people realize it too late.

My hair has so much meaning. I started doing halos on my hair two years ago. I do one for every year because I like to think of myself as a tree. You know how they have a new ring? It counts their age! I made a deal with my coaches: No one tells me what I’m gonna wear. No one tells me how my hair is gonna be. No one’s gonna try to change me. I’m going to pick my own programs and skate the sessions I want to skate. Y’all are my coaches. You guys are going to help me and lead me in training, but I’m structuring it the way I want to. They mentioned some judges and higher-ups might be concerned. I said if they tell me to dye my hair back, I will quit. If they don’t like it and they want to give me less scores or treat me differently, that’s on them. If I change my hair, it’s gonna be because I wanted to.