I have to admit that I like the summer Olympics much more than the winter ones, but it’s still fun to watch the skating and skiing, and the other things they do in cold weather…
I was a little put off by the USA winter uniforms, even though they were designed by Ralph Lauren and made in the USA.
I think the sweaters are too busy and the message gets lost in all of the clutter. And I’d like to see the Polo name be a bit smaller and not so front-and-center! We all know that RL Polo did the uniforms, so he should be a little less conspicuous. IMO!
I like the closing ceremony outfits more, but I don’t love them. Are they wearing sweatpants?
All that being said, ours are miles better than some of the other winter uniforms.
Like these horrors from Germany:
France looking a bit austere:
Hudson’s Bay designed Canada’s uniforms:
H&M designed Sweden’s:
Uh, these are from the Netherlands. I wonder if the designer knew these people were going to a sports event.
Russia’s uniforms, at least they’re dressed for cold weather, not work.
Poland’s uniforms make me cold just to look at them:
The Czech uniforms look like something landed on their heads:
Latvia’s uniforms are just dire, and they still have the tags on them:
Apparently, our snowboarders are going for the homeless chic look. Not good.
Last, but not least, the Norwegian Curling Team:
I think I am having a seizure!
Frances Ayers, Bryn Mawr 04, works for RL and was designed the beret for our last olympics. I love the red/blue pea coat (agree about the logo though). The fashion world has finally caught on to the notion of gym-to-street active wear. So, with that goal in mind, I believe that's what the design team was going for. Remember RL got more than it's share of criticism for the "clubby cocktail" look from the last summer olympics. I actually like the pants and the sweater seems very 70s to me. Part of the "curling culture" is outlandish gear so I love the Norwegian uniforms.
ReplyDeleteI didn't get to see the ceremony so I loved this review! I must say the French look like they are spectators rather than the athletes. But I can't wait to watch the curling matches - I love them for some reason!
ReplyDeleteNot sure I've ever seen a curling match!
DeleteOh Boy!
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I know. The opening ceremonies ought to be interesting!
DeleteWho knew Norway had such a zany sense of humor?
ReplyDeleteApparently, it's only the curling team!
DeleteLawdy!!
ReplyDeleteIndeedy!
DeleteGlad I could start your day with a laugh!
ReplyDeleteIf you can't have fun doing sporting events, what's the point? Obviously all the teams are trying to give us something fun and different to look at. Good on them. I actually love the German outfits, and the curling suits ROCK. I hate Ralph Lauren anyway, and his team suits look exactly like I would have expected them to. Oh, well. Yawn.
ReplyDeleteI think that the RL sweaters are too junked up.
Deleteoh i LOVE Latvias! you don't?? I would wear that myself!
ReplyDeleteNO! They look too 60's to me.
DeleteI agree that the USA pants look too much like sweat....does RL not know the world thinks most Americans already think we skitch around in sweats anyway?
ReplyDeleteThe old fleecy know of sweats, no less.
DeleteLife can be funnier than a comedy show! Thanks for the laugh.
ReplyDeleteWatching men's skating now and they have some frightening outfits. No man should wear illusion netting.
Deleteall I can say is OMG. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
ReplyDeleteEither that or WTF!
DeleteI like RL sheets but not these that look like someone went to a 1980's thrift store. I'm ok with the Germans. I'm sure they knew they were garish, unlike RL.
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