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sl8

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Wed Jun 19, 2024, 07:02 AM Jun 2024

Ralph Lauren unveils Team USA's Olympic and Paralympic uniforms

https://www.npr.org/2024/06/19/g-s1-5154/team-usa-olympic-paralympic-uniforms

Ralph Lauren unveils Team USA's Olympic and Paralympic uniforms

JUNE 19, 2024 1:46 AM ET
By Ayana Archie



Olympic athlete in fencing, Daryl Homer, models the Team USA Paris Olympics opening ceremony uniform at Ralph Lauren headquarters on Monday in New York.
Charles Sykes/Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/Invision


This year’s U.S. Olympians and Paralympians will wear jeans and moto jackets by Ralph Lauren during this year’s opening and closing ceremonies in Paris.

The opening ceremony outfits feature jeans paired with a navy blue, wool, double-breasted blazer trimmed in white and red, with the Ralph Lauren logo featured in the left chest area. Underneath, athletes will sport a navy-and-white-striped oxford shirt, the brand announced Tuesday.

The closing ceremony look includes a white moto-style jacket with red, white and blue detailing, accompanied with white jeans.

“Ralph Lauren is profoundly honored to define the look of the American delegation as they represent our country in one of the world’s most celebrated and storied events,” said David Lauren, Ralph Lauren’s son and the corporation’s chief branding and innovation officer.

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Ralph Lauren unveils Team USA's Olympic and Paralympic uniforms (Original Post) sl8 Jun 2024 OP
I don't like the carnival barker dress coat and jeans. Renew Deal Jun 2024 #1
Monorail! NT mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2024 #2
not bad Sanity Claws Jun 2024 #3
Better than an ugly lame red white and blue track suit. Diamond_Dog Jun 2024 #4
Looks like the traveling con man, Harold Hill from the Polly Hennessey Jun 2024 #5
Love Boat Cruise Director Julie McCoy's new assistant. 50 Shades Of Blue Jun 2024 #6
I'd wear any of those outfits. Ilsa Jun 2024 #7
Oh, Ralph, you can do so much better. LisaM Jun 2024 #8

Renew Deal

(82,928 posts)
1. I don't like the carnival barker dress coat and jeans.
Wed Jun 19, 2024, 07:49 AM
Jun 2024

The red and white border downgrades the look. Everything else is fine.

LisaM

(28,594 posts)
8. Oh, Ralph, you can do so much better.
Thu Jun 20, 2024, 12:57 PM
Jun 2024

I hate these stiff, tight jackets. They don't do anything for the wearer and they also look uncomfortable, and cheap, as if they were skimping on material.

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