RevNet Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Ralph Lauren, three time outfitter of the U.S. Olympic team, unveiled the uniforms athletes will don during the Opening Ceremony on July 27 in London.Calling it an "updated take on old-world elegance," David Lauren, son and executive vice president to Ralph Lauren, told the "Today" show the aim was to achieve a classic look that would look good on all athletes, from wrestlers to gymnasts.The outfits consists of a white cotton sport shirt with a red and navy necktie under a double-breasted blazer for men, and a cream skirt with a white blouse under a red and navy scarf and a navy blazer for women. All athletes will also sport berets. More casual outfits were prepared for atheletes to wear within the Olympic Village.Video of the uniforms on the Today show: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640Article: http://www.nbcnewyor.../161956055.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Needs more stripes (and stars) On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said: It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire. On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said: Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy. POTD 5/24/12, POTD 2/26/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illwauk Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 They look more like France than anything, though I suppose it's better than sending our country's best athletes out in some tacky flag apparel that'd be more appropriate at a Toby Keith concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Classy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest23 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 They look more like France than anything, though I suppose it's better than sending our country's best athletes out in some tacky flag apparel that'd be more appropriate at a Toby Keith concert.seriously why have ralph lauren design them when they could've gone to walmart and picked up some authentic chinese made real american unforms consisting of flag bandanas, wifebeaters, jorts, sandles with tube socks, and some knock off oakleys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmd9 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 They look more like France than anything, though I suppose it's better than sending our country's best athletes out in some tacky flag apparel that'd be more appropriate at a Toby Keith concert.No Abbie Hoffman shirts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancealot Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 They look more like France than anything, though I suppose it's better than sending our country's best athletes out in some tacky flag apparel that'd be more appropriate at a Toby Keith concert.seriously why have ralph lauren design them when they could've gone to walmart and picked up some authentic chinese made real american unforms consisting of flag bandanas, wifebeaters, jorts, sandles with tube socks, and some knock off oakleys?That's what the village attire is duh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kw11333 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 They look like uniforms prep schools had in the 40's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJWalker45 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 They look like Starship Troopers. Just waiting for giant bugs to appear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkaKrock5cent Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I like these a lot. It's classy, elegant, but still bright and colorful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camden Crazy Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Dom Mazzetti does not approve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCL Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Ralph Lauren, three time outfitter of the U.S. Olympic team, unveiled the uniforms athletes will don during the Opening Ceremony on July 27 in London.Calling it an "updated take on old-world elegance," David Lauren, son and executive vice president to Ralph Lauren, told the "Today" show the aim was to achieve a classic look that would look good on all athletes, from wrestlers to gymnasts.The outfits consists of a white cotton sport shirt with a red and navy necktie under a double-breasted blazer for men, and a cream skirt with a white blouse under a red and navy scarf and a navy blazer for women. All athletes will also sport berets. More casual outfits were prepared for atheletes to wear within the Olympic Village.Video of the uniforms on the Today show: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640Article: http://www.nbcnewyor.../161956055.htmlThe outfit is great with the exception of the awful beret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis2051 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Ralph Lauren, three time outfitter of the U.S. Olympic team, unveiled the uniforms athletes will don during the Opening Ceremony on July 27 in London.Calling it an "updated take on old-world elegance," David Lauren, son and executive vice president to Ralph Lauren, told the "Today" show the aim was to achieve a classic look that would look good on all athletes, from wrestlers to gymnasts.The outfits consists of a white cotton sport shirt with a red and navy necktie under a double-breasted blazer for men, and a cream skirt with a white blouse under a red and navy scarf and a navy blazer for women. All athletes will also sport berets. More casual outfits were prepared for atheletes to wear within the Olympic Village.Video of the uniforms on the Today show: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32545640Article: http://www.nbcnewyor.../161956055.htmlThe outfit is great with the exception of the awful beret.Agreed. This is America, not France. They should have ballcaps on if anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcb05 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Are they going yachting after the ceremony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffinM6 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Why is John Travolta modeling for the US Olympic team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jab8281965 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Uniforms are intended to evoke memories of the 1940s... Last time Olympics were in London was 1948 - and that was the take.Berets are to generate some kind of hoopla like the Canadian berets did in the past Olympics.I think they look like Judge Smails... "Spalding" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsox Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Those look really nice. Berets are worn worldwide and have been for a long time...get over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 For comparison, here is what they wore in Beijing On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said: It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire. On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said: Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy. POTD 5/24/12, POTD 2/26/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy B Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Looks great with the exception of the beret. But for something that only comes around once every for years, throwbacks aren't really necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis2051 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Those look really nice. Berets are worn worldwide and have been for a long time...get over it.When was the last time you saw one in the States though? Outside of some military uniforms (like the AF security forces pictured here) the answer is probably never. The pageboy caps looked much better, at least people wear them here! I'd still love to see a ballcap though, something I would actually consider buying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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