Ikarus360 605 Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Olympics are approaching and given Japan has already revealed their ceremony uniforms some days ago, I think it's appropiate to open this thread. Quote A Tribute to Coexistence: Japan Unveils 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympic Uniforms https://japan-forward.com/a-tribute-to-coexistence-japan-unveils-2020-tokyo-olympics-and-paralympic-uniforms/ Japan unveiled on January 23 the uniforms that its team will showcase during the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in July. Using the concept of “Let’s Dress Japan,” the design centers around white and red, the colors portraying the “refreshing brightness” of the Japanese team. The choice is a perfect reversal of the uniform presented during the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, when athletes wore red jackets and white bottoms. This time, they will be wearing a white jacket printed with the traditional pattern known as Kojitsunagi, commonly thought to bring good luck. The trousers and skirts are red. And, as a measure against the heat, the uniform in general is designed to be easy to walk in and comfortable to wear. Symbolizing the Olympic philosophy of symbiosis and coexistence, the uniforms are the same for both Olympic and Paralympic athletes. At the unveiling, Daiya Seto, who is part of the Men’s Olympic Swim Team (and supported by All Nippon Airways), took the stage wearing the uniform and declared his renewed aspirations for the upcoming games: “It’s a sobering thought, but I want to work hard to make the dream of winning an Olympic Gold medal — in Tokyo — come true.” The uniform is custom-fitted to each athlete. Paralympic Archery athlete Tomohiro Ueyama (backed by Mitsubishi Electric) explained the level of individual consideration that went into each athlete’s uniform and what he particularly liked about his own garment: “Normally, the sleeves would get caught in the wheels of my wheelchair, but this doesn’t happen because they made the sleeves shorter for me.” Along with the uniforms of athletes, the attire for judges and referees was also revealed at the event. The uniforms of the Japanese team reflect the idea of “making a symbiotic society a reality.” This is the first time in the history of the Olympics and Paralympics that the same uniform will be used by both groups of athletes. Uniform is meant to be a reversal of the 1964 one. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorchbearerSydney 254 Posted February 3, 2020 Report Share Posted February 3, 2020 Those Japanese uniforms make the athletes look like old-age pensioners on a bus tour....ill fitting and unflattering. I would rather they be dressed like Astroboy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 605 Posted February 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 USA, Nigeria and South Korea have unveiled their kits for 2020, which is most likely what we will also see in the olympics. https://www.forbes.com/sites/demetriusbell/2020/02/05/us-soccer-nigeria-and-south-korea-unveil-new-nike-designed-kits-for-2020/#492bfabc1d4c Also, Nike has designed the outfits for the debut of Skateboarding in the olympic program. Specifically for the US, Brazil and France. https://www.dezeen.com/2020/02/05/nike-designs-first-ever-olympic-skateboarding-uniforms-for-tokyo-2020/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ikarus360 605 Posted February 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 4F has unveiled the Greek uniforms. https://greekcitytimes.com/2020/02/06/greeces-official-tokyo-olympics-2020-uniforms-unveiled/ Also, Nike has revealed the rest of Team USA uniforms for Tokyo 2020. https://www.standard.co.uk/fashion/nike-2020-tokyo-olympics-sustainable-kit-a4355331.html Basketball team Podium outfits Track and Field Kenya has also unveiled its outfits....which are not being very well received at all atm. https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/49449-ugly-kenya-olympics-kit-angers-kenyans 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorchbearerSydney 254 Posted February 9, 2020 Report Share Posted February 9, 2020 Not feeling the US uniforms- except the all white podium suit...all seems a bit like red and white and blue vomit, in a huge array of patterns...US uniforms are usually neat, with a simple clear graphic design and striking... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Palette86 155 Posted February 10, 2020 Report Share Posted February 10, 2020 France's women's uniform is terrible. Looks exactly the same as overall type working clothes seen in Japan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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