From halo highlights to graphic liner, Alysa Liu’s bright personality and bold style breathes new life into the conventions of figure skating fashion. As the world turns to celebrate its athletes competing in the upcoming Milano Cortina Olympic Games, the emergence of an alt-aesthetic has taken the world by storm, shattering convention and challenging the soft glamor “ice princess” identity often associated with the sport.

For Tina Xia, her passion for fashion has always worked hand-in-hand with her artistic talents ever since she was little. Years later in 2022, she launched Maison Mikumo, a sustainable clothing brand.