Friday, April 15, 2011

YUMIKO Dancewear nYc

I made a pact with myself: No, no, no. You cannot spend $57 on a leotard! But the minute I tried on Tamara, I knew I just had to own it.

You've probably seen Yumiko's designs on Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis in the movie Black Swan. The brand made its debut in 2002, and YUMIKO handmade dancewear carries designs by Yumiko Takeshima, principle dancer with Dresden's SemperOper Ballett. YUMIKO Dance & Fitness Wear Boutique in New York City opened in 2007. In the nYc store, the colorful leotards juxtapose the clean white walls, giving the boutique a chic feeling. When I tried one of the leotards on, I immediately felt the difference in the material. It feels more "sturdy," but at the same time, it still feels very light. I just couldn't resist buying one.

In an interview with Pointe Magazine, the dancer-designer comments on what makes her leotards so special. "I have a dancer's eye, so I focus a lot on cut and proportion," she said.

(Dancer/Designer Yumiko Takeshima)

As an owner of a YUMIKO leotard, I have to say that it is very comfortable and very flattering. In addition to carrying dancewear for men and women, YUMIKO also sells tops & bottoms as well as beautifully tailored dance skirts for women. At their boutiques and retail stores, one can purchase "Ready To Wear" items or customize their own dancewear.

The customization process involves selecting a fabric type (in order of increasing price: nylon, techni, microfiber, or velvet), size (XS-XL), lining (no lining, bust panel, or front lining), fabric colors (trim & strap color and the actual leotard color). According to the YUMIKO website, because they receive so many orders, orders may take 6-8 weeks.

Price Range
Women's
Dancewear: $50+
Dance Tops: $45+
Dance Bottoms: $39+
Skirts: $50+

Men's: $39+

**The newest YUMIKO design--Alicia**

Yumiko nYc Boutique
Opening Times
Mon - Fri: 11am - 7pm
Sat & Sun: 11am - 5pm

451 W. 46th Street view map
New York, NY 10036
USA
Tel: 1 212 969 9400
Email: helpdesk@yumiko-world.com



Here are some FAQs regarding purchasing YUMIKO leotards:

1 comment:

  1. This is really great. I think you're right on target for what you want to blog to be. A really helpful resource guide for dancers. Imagine if you keep this up, eventually your resource guides will be so full. Keep it up! A-

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