Ralph Lauren Designs Team USA's Opening Ceremony Outfits: Fit for an Olympian or Meh?

by Fergie Posted 2012/07/11 21:00:00

Related Topics: Fashion, Olympics, Ralph Lauren, Sports, London Olympics, team usa, USA, Olympic Uniforms

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	Fit for an Olympian	91 votes	31%
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The London Olympics are only a couple weeks away, and Americana designer Ralph Lauren and Team USA are ready to present themselves to the rest of the world. Lauren released the designs he created for Team USA to wear in the opening ceremony, describing them as capturing "the spirit of American athleticism and sportsmanship." What do you think of the designs? Are they fit for an Olympian -- or are they kind of "meh"?

COCOPEREZ.COM reports:
Ralph Lauren is ready for London, and he’s bringing berets! The All-American designer was tapped to design Team USA´s garb for the London Olympics and they´re finally here!

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Ben 2012/07/11 20:48:10 (edited)

Meh

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I really get that "we're better than you" vibe from those outfits. Perfect.
**EDIT** I just read that they were made in China. Hahahahah.
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Karl 2012/07/12 20:43:09

Meh

Now where have I seen something like this before...

In 2008, maybe?

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Keith 2012/07/12 20:37:04

Meh

Its okay but not great.

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NeutronBomb 2012/07/12 20:33:33

Meh

+1
They look a bit camp, who designed them, Perez Hilton?

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Michael=Constitution & Liberty 2012/07/12 20:28:56

Meh

extra billion sent to china...

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Mungu 2012/07/12 19:55:37

Fit for an Olympian

I think it looks elite chic. kewl
Its a nice change. Perhaps next time we can look like this:

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thezilch 2012/07/12 19:20:10

Meh

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Is this a military event? I think Ralph Lauren got it wrong; Team USA should have looked to a sports-apparel designer.

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Gwen to thezilch 2012/07/13 01:52:35

a sports apparel designer who would have had them constructed in the USA and paid USA workers...

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David to Gwen 2012/07/13 11:14:12

there is no guarantee a sports apparel designer would do as you predicted.

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Gwen to David 2012/07/13 11:35:58

apparently...especially with Ralph Lauren it seems ...the "All-American"...but they could be...and that is my point.

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wpsark_BN_0 2012/07/12 19:12:40

Meh

they look like ROTC recruits, nothing wrong with that, if you're an ROTC recruit

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Chris D 2012/07/12 19:12:06 (edited)

Meh

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Looks like some horrible cross between a rich guy going Yachting and joining the Army...Bad!

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JULIE to Chris D 2012/07/12 19:16:29

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You pegged it just right. LOL

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Diana 2012/07/12 18:57:40

Meh

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Their horrible.looks like the French should wear them.I heard they were made in China.
I hope they don't fall apart.

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JULIE to Diana 2012/07/12 19:17:06

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We will probably look like dorks next to the french

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Mike 2012/07/12 18:56:46

Fit for an Olympian

I think they look ok.....i mean it just a uniform....there not going to win a gold medal for uniform wearing......so for what it's for...yea they look ok....not to crazy about the beret.....

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JULIE to Mike 2012/07/12 19:15:34

Or the white pants, out of date white skirt & white shoe's
And why made in China? For real, at the olympics

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Mike to JULIE 2012/07/12 20:02:09

becuase I think Julie evrything we buy as far as clothes ...it's made in China...I do'nt know if that is a true statement either...but most clothes that you buy say from Walmart or the lower discount stores...it's from China.......now the white pants....i'm sure they are just staying wiht the red white and blue......white is easier to match to blue and red....so i'm sure that's why they went with whtie pants.....haha

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JULIE to Mike 2012/07/20 12:38:31

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Blue pants white shirt wouldnt hurt.

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JULIE 2012/07/12 18:46:34

Meh

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And they look made in China

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JULIE to JULIE 2012/07/12 19:08:25

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stowles 2012/07/12 18:35:41

Meh

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you left off the "Hell No" option! Looks like an Old navy commercial gone horribly wrong! And I heard something about them being made in China, even more messed up!!!

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BigKwell 2012/07/12 18:17:24

Fit for an Olympian

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Too bad they're made in CHINA!!!

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JULIE to BigKwell 2012/07/12 18:52:39

+3

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Wren77 2012/07/12 18:01:35

Meh

Is it true that the uniforms are made in China ??

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elvira 2012/07/12 17:37:39 (edited)

Meh

These uniforms look too preppy. I think a more Patriotic look would do Americans more justice. Outfits designed to look like the dress uniforms of each of the armed forces. The athletes could choose which one they would like to represent: Marine Corps, Air Force, Army, or Navy (sorry if I forgot any).

WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH MAKING CLOTHES IN AMERICA. WE KNOW HOW TO SEW JUST AS WELL IF NOT BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE!!!! TOO MANY COMPANIES ARE AFRAID TO PAY A DECENT WAGE. :(

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jake to elvira 2012/07/12 17:44:25

our uniforms probably look better than any other countries. I think the idea was meant to be psychological. because those look high class. makes us look better than everyone else

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JULIE to elvira 2012/07/12 18:50:06

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Thats why the uniforms dont look right to us, China probably loves them.
Do you know what American amateur designers would give to have been able to enter a contest for the best US uniform. God forbid we use our own talents

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American Nate 2012/07/12 17:04:01 (edited)

Meh

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Womens look better with the red white blue. We need uniforms that are made from america and ones that have more red with stars and stripes than just plain navy blue.

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dear•LT13☻ 2012/07/12 16:54:39

Meh

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What I dislike most about them is that they were made in China.

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Demoness 2012/07/12 16:13:47

Meh

+1
urgh!!!! Look so dated and nasty!!!

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Kern 2012/07/12 16:11:37

Meh

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These uniforms look more like Chad and Buffy are going for a cruise on Daddy's small 80 foot yacht. What else would you expect form Ralph Lauren?

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kelly 2012/07/12 16:08:21

Fit for an Olympian

I like the one for the guys better than the one the girl is wearing though

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Apache 2012/07/12 15:47:22

Meh

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For $2000 a pop and made in China? What were they thinking?

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FordCrews 2012/07/12 15:46:03

Meh

yuck.

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Eddie_says_OrlyTaitez_is_nutz 2012/07/12 15:37:20

Meh

Back to the drawing board please

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Seonag 2012/07/12 14:46:19

Meh

I heard that they were MADE IN CHINA and the cost is $600 for men and $800 for women uniforms. Are our Teams paying that for these? And why the berets? We are NOT French!

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Queen B to Seonag 2012/07/12 15:38:53

Neither are the GREEN BERETS French, but they wear them.

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Seonag to Queen B 2012/07/13 11:21:33

True, and they are probably made in China today also.

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Bronar 2012/07/12 14:39:53

Meh

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Here come's the dork patrol.

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Sunshine 2012/07/12 14:36:46

Meh

They remind me of airline pilots, stewardess outfits.

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