Fashion & Beauty

Johnny Weir winning big with Sochi Olympics style

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Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski
The Weir Effect: Tara Lipinski had to step up her game to match her co-host’s standout style. Here the commentators coordinated shades of pink, and Lipinski brought a little Lana Del Rey to Russia with a flower crown and fishtail braid. Tara Lipinski/Instagram
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Johnny Weir Olympic style
Delivering drama from day one, Weir’s arrival ensemble included a fur-trimmed coat, Nicole Richie-esque sunglasses and one strategically placed Prada bag. Johnny Weir/Instagram
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Johnny Weir Olympic style
Rocking a “Russian braid,” Weir brought out the Christian Louboutins to match his Sandro blazer and fur. Johnny Weir/Instagram
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Johnny Weir Olympic style
Weir went full-on “Venus in Furs” (in yet another fur) dripping in Erickson Beamon gems. Johnny Weir/Instagram
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Johnny Weir Olympic style
Nice Billy Reid blazer. The stunning twilight backdrop doesn’t hurt, either. Johnny Weir/Instagram
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Johnny Weir Olympic style
Vintage Chanel blazer, Gareth Pugh leggings, and his favorite Rick Owens wedges. To mirror the sentiments of one Internet commenter, “U make these olympics worth watching :)” Johnny Weir/Instagram
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Johnny Weir Olympic style
Here he’s gender-bending it with a Joie lace blouse under his Billy Reid blazer. Accented with a Chanel watch and brooch, bien sûr. Johnny Weir/Instagram
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Johnny Weir Olympic style
Like any fashion aficionado, Weir knows black-clad is a way of life. He paired this RIA LA jacket and pants with Rick Owens boots, but added some twinkle with a necklace by Joomi Lim and bead bracelet by Nialaya. Johnny Weir/Instagram
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Johnny Weir Olympic style
Weir made himself a silver metal with this sequined Unconditional jacket, matched with a ruffle shirt by Libertine, J Brand skinnies and studded Louboutin loafers. Johnny Weir/Instagram