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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kudabux to David W... 2012/07/12 13:51:13

He is a blood sucker

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David W... to kudabux 2012/07/12 23:43:52

He is? that's the only clothes I'll wear is RL.

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kudabux to David W... 2012/07/12 23:45:43

Well, you pay too much for them. Go to KMart, same Chinese crap

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Lady Whitewolf 2012/07/11 23:36:42

Meh

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Kinda look like prep-school uniforms!

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Q 2012/07/11 23:35:20

Meh

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Whats even worse is that every single frigging item was made in China, how effed up is that?

The price of all this made-in-China preppiness — if you for some reason want to buy it — $598 for the women’s blazer and $498 for the silk skirt. The men’s blazer is a staggering $795, flat front trousers $295 and nubuck shoes are $165. And that damn beret? $55.
http://www.theatlanticwire.co...

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kudabux to Q 2012/07/12 13:52:04

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You got it. but most of these replies can't get past the hat and miss the point. Boycott Lauren!

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Q to kudabux 2012/07/12 15:35:41

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Bingo, to me its about as bad as buying a US flag that is made in China.

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Curmudgeon 2012/07/11 23:17:04

Meh

Looking at the outfit, it doesn't do much for me. Looks like he's aiming towards winning the contract to redesign the military uniforms after the games.

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Melizmatic 2012/07/11 23:01:21 (edited)

Meh

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The design screams "The Love Boat," not 'athlete'.

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frank 2012/07/11 22:56:37
WhereIsAmerica? ~PWCM~JLA 2012/07/11 22:48:44

Meh

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Hey Ralph...U.S.A., not France!

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kudabux to WhereIs... 2012/07/12 13:52:42

How about Hey Ralph, USA, NOT CHINA!

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Crimson 2012/07/11 22:46:54

Meh

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it looks too much like army, it does not look like an Olympian.

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sophs 2012/07/11 22:44:02 (edited)

Meh

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Bit dodgy having such a big RL symbol isn't it? Free advertising!

Looks a bit cult/air-stewardess -y to me!

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Sybil 2012/07/11 22:42:10

Meh

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They look like they belong on 'The Love Boat'.

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Melizmatic to Sybil 2012/07/11 23:02:06

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Spot on.

Where's Issac?

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Wyveryx 2012/07/11 22:38:23

Meh

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Looks more like a leisure suit for someone who has too much time to spend on a yacht. And is that the Polo trademark on front? Seriously? Why not the Olympic Rings?

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none 2012/07/11 22:30:44

Meh

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Don't care for jackets that are that short, they look silly.

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Redneck Gal 2012/07/11 22:30:27

Fit for an Olympian

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I think they are very appropriate. Given the nature of the Olympics, Ralph Lauren did a fine job

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CHUCK - Liberal in Seattle 2012/07/11 22:27:36

Fit for an Olympian

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I like it, it's classic, old school. Looks good1

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Joe61 2012/07/11 22:24:24

Meh

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They look very geeky and old fashioned.

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Freeranger 2012/07/11 22:14:55

Meh

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Seriously? When I saw those queer berets I could only shake my head. Isn't there someone normal who could design a rational outfit that's more befitting?
Embarassing.

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gvc 2012/07/11 22:14:43

Meh

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Yuck....they look like they belong to some kind of cult from the 60's. Not a fan of this look.

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SOUL4REAL 2012/07/11 22:14:22

Meh

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The outfits are to conservative! "Olympian" represent "Sports" something more casual would have been more appropriate. That outfit would be just right for the military,maybe the "Airforce"!

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Cal 2012/07/11 22:04:15

Meh

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What is this? 1950??

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Kat 2012/07/11 22:00:56

Meh

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Looks like der furhrer designed them, militaristic much. Better when athletes wore athletic clothes instead of uniforms. yuck.

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Oli 2012/07/11 21:57:47 (edited)

Meh

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I take it Ralph knows the 'Beret' is associated with France, right?

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BritPunk to Oli 2012/07/12 07:27:46

Or even

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Balladeer-PWCM-POTL 2012/07/11 21:56:59

Meh

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the hats makes them look like a team of Russians...which no doubt is approved b y the current administration

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David 2012/07/11 21:56:17

Fit for an Olympian

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It's cool

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TuringsChild 2012/07/11 21:49:05

Meh

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Is this for the Olympics or the New York Yacht Club? Are they going to try to recapture the America's Cup?

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Lady Wh... to Turings... 2012/07/11 23:37:39

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LOLZ!!!

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k fleming 2012/07/11 21:42:23

Meh

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I would not be caught dead with that gay little hat.

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Reggie☮ 2012/07/11 21:39:29

Meh

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Clearly not his best work.

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penguins in the night 2012/07/11 21:37:52

Meh

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If he was trying to go for conservative he over shot it and went straight to stuffy prep-school yacht club.

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Lady Wh... to penguin... 2012/07/11 23:38:12

ya think?

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♒ßεllεchεvεllε®♒ 2012/07/11 21:36:15

Fit for an Olympian

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Classy

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ILuv2worshipU 2012/07/11 21:36:03

Fit for an Olympian

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They are nice

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Mavii 2012/07/11 21:34:32

Meh

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Me no likey white pants...

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FanOreilly 2012/07/11 21:33:28

Fit for an Olympian

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Gay

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