Patrick Chan

[Skater Boy]

Patrick is known to be all serious on ice and all goofy off it. I suspect Kurt may be the same way. They are world champions not by being goofy.

Here is Patrick in an unexpected/unusual suit:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...type=1&theater

I suspect Tess had a hand in this.

It's actually not a suit but light grey chinos and polished cotton jacket I think with a mottled t-shirt. I think a suit would have been more appropriate and perhas a v neck silk tshirt or an open collared shirt and a pocket square in contrasting color. Sorry, Patrick does not score well for being a fashion icon in his personal wardrobe. Sort of Miami Vice meets the mafia in the spring meets Abercombie and Fitch boy.

[SkateFiguring]

It's actually not a suit but light grey chinos and polished cotton jacket I think with a mottled t-shirt. I think a suit would have been more appropriate and perhas a v neck silk tshirt or an open collared shirt and a pocket square in contrasting color. Sorry, Patrick does not score well for being a fashion icon in his personal wardrobe. Sort of Miami Vice meets the mafia in the spring meets Abercombie and Fitch boy.

Since when has Patrick cared to be a fashion icon? At least he was wearing something new for a change. Jeremy Ten, now that's a different story.

Someone in the Chinese forum put it best when Patrick's penchant for casual attires was being discussed: "When you are good looking and the World Champion, you can wear whatever you want!"

Moi, if given a choice between a collection of world best clothes and a body that makes any clothes look good, I'd take the latter in a heart beat. Better to be fit and beautiful in jeans and T-shirts than to be lumpy in expensive suits or gowns. But, that's just me.

[SkateFiguring]

Emdee, you can fight it out with SF for President. Shall we have a ballot? Where are the 'rest'? Wake up!

I was ready to ruthlessly gun for the title of Dear Fearless Leader For Life until I thought, "Poor Patrick. Just what he needs, another power struggle among those who are supposed to love him."

I therefore selflessly suppress my personal ambition and will support any self proclaimed Prez.

[spikydurian]

ISorry, Patrick does not score well for being a fashion icon in his personal wardrobe.

Skater Boy, it doesn't matter so long he scores well in skating competitions. Priorities (and life is full of them).. better spend on training costs.

Someone in the Chinese forum put it best when Patrick's penchant for casual attires was being discussed: "When you are good looking and the World Champion, you can wear whatever you want!"

Absolutely correct.

I therefore selflessly suppress my personal ambition and will support any self proclaimed Prez.

Oh how honourable of you, SF.

[emdee]

SF for Prez!!!!

SF any news of Patrick. I almost feel like taking a swing by cricket club and granite club to get a sneak peak but I dont want to be a stalker!

[SkateFiguring]

SF for Prez!!!!

SF any news of Patrick. I almost feel like taking a swing by cricket club and granite club to get a sneak peak but I dont want to be a stalker!

Be our stalker and I will proclaim you our Dear Fearless Leader For Life. Or at least our Dear Fearless Stalker Du Jour.

[Boeing787]

Not much news from Patrick these days as he is still being secretive. Here he did an interview on Cantonese radio, answering mostly in English. He was asked about his parents, his friendships with old school mates, his training and views on his skating career as well as future plans.

http://iamhiliter.com/2012/06/canada...n-interview-2/

some photos taken on that day:

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4p0adXlaS1qchtzn.jpg
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4p0adXlaS1qchtzn.jpg
http://iamhiliter.com/wp-content/upl...in-600x337.png

[SkateFiguring]

This video is newly uploaded/found though it was from last year. I at Patrick's Cantonese name for Kucera! The jocks are well dressed here, including Patrick who looks good and so cute.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIaCPbVPIWs

Here's another photo of Patrick in a jacket, just to show us he too does dress (somewhat, almost) appropriately for the occasion. Sometimes.

http://www.coastreporter.net/article...the-year-award

eta. I found this following the above video, jokes on and by Patrick at the Canadians Gala.

[spikydurian]

Be our stalker and I will proclaim you our Dear Fearless Leader For Life.

I second this! Go go go Emdee.

This video is newly uploaded/found though it was from last year. I at Patrick's Cantonese name for Kucera! The jocks are well dressed here, including Patrick who looks good and so cute.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIaCPbVPIWs

LOL ... he said it with a straight face. I like him in the white shirt with dark suit.

some photos taken on that day:http://iamhiliter.com/wp-content/upl...in-600x337.png

The radio jock is good looking too ... like Patrick.

[SkateFiguring]

This is the first part of the TSN jock chat that should have preceded the one above but I couldn't find it before. I believed it was uploaded after the 2nd part.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=nv8rpC2UgcY

[Skater Boy]

Since when has Patrick cared to be a fashion icon? At least he was wearing something new for a change. Jeremy Ten, now that's a different story.

Someone in the Chinese forum put it best when Patrick's penchant for casual attires was being discussed: "When you are good looking and the World Champion, you can wear whatever you want!"

Moi, if given a choice between a collection of world best clothes and a body that makes any clothes look good, I'd take the latter in a heart beat. Better to be fit and beautiful in jeans and T-shirts than to be lumpy in expensive suits or gowns. But, that's just me.

Hey I actually agree (having some fun on the off skating season when there isn't much skating to talk about - if we are talking about patrick chan's "new suit" lol. I think Patrick or anyone should wear what they want as an expression of themselves. We have far too many rules. EVeryone whether they are world champion or not should be free to wear what they want - everyone deserves a respect and everyone should be seen as a somebody not just because they landed a quad or won a medal.

I never thought of Patrick as good looking but what do I know; he is a great skater for sure.

[SkateFiguring]

EVeryone whether they are world champion or not should be free to wear what they want - everyone deserves a respect and everyone should be seen as a somebody not just because they landed a quad or won a medal.

Ahem, I don't think we are quite that free, legally or socially, while in public.

We still get judged by our appearances, whether or not we land a quad or won a medal. But known success does accord one with more freedom from the usual judgement which is people taking the appearance as the reflection of one's character and social status. But we can free ourselves from caring about such judgements too and it takes confidence, something a World Champion and other successful people have. Or cluelessness. Or a combination of both. Exhibit A:

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etaa. I should add another possible motivation for free style dressing: Attention seeking.

I hate the emphasis on dressing "age appropriately". I think it's more important to dress according to one's lifestyle and body, and according to the occasion and the weather. Age does not always determine lifestyle and body conditions despite stereotypes.

Youth, fitness, and the well proportioned body types make almost all skaters very good looking and attractive.

[Skater Boy]

True. True True But one can hope we would be enlgihtened. But yes, generally the feminine, graceful, classically dressed with the classical music - ballet like with princessy overtunes is more desireable than the athletic masculine look in ladies. Somehow put a girl or a guy in a fluffy top and play some classical music with a few hand gestures and you are artsy LOL. Add some flowing locks...

you can dress nicely for reasonable amounts but somehow psychologically or media wise having Vera Wang design your outfit and you are suppose to be in style, artistic, best dressed. I don't agree but I do admit whether we like it or not just knowing you are wearing a 10,000 outfit you feel and skate more like a winner (and you probably are less likely to fall because you don't want to ruin this outfit worth more than your car

If Patrick wants some help i do image consulting and wardrobing for free for him. I am a bargain hunter - beautiful italian suits (Armani) regularly $2500 for $500 at Holt Renfrew in Canada (equivalent to Nordstrom's or Saks Fifth Avenue) It's not the money but the cut and drape - of course if you are an athlete things look good anyways.

[Ravensque]

You can't hide the fact that Patrick is a "cutie". I like him in shorts....(Obviously I'm a leg gal). He looks great in anything, and as long as he skates as well as he has been, I really don't care what he wears

[Aprilsnowy]

You can't hide the fact that Patrick is a "cutie". I like him in shorts....(Obviously I'm a leg gal). He looks great in anything, and as long as he skates as well as he has been, I really don't care what he wears

ITA, I saw him in shorts in Taipei's show(AOI) last year and his legs were a pleasure to watch
He looks even more handsome in a dark suit in those videos SF posted before (thanks, SF).
But of course I love him best when he's skating great.

BTW, I'm just dying to know who'll be his coach and what his new programs will be like.
I think I can't wait any longer.