Ikarus360 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorchbearerSydney 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorchbearerSydney 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palette86 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted June 25 Author Report Share Posted June 25 The Olympics are still happening (somehow) so I guess its time to revive this thread. Mexico Finland Italy Australia Spain Puerto Rico Sweden South Korea Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) Canada 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neneu10 Posted June 26 Report Share Posted June 26 Brazil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD96 Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 Czech Republic: https://praguemorning.cz/czech-olympic-uniforms/ Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-unveils-its-official-tokyo-olympic-outfits/ Great Britain: https://www.cnn.com/style/article/team-gb-olympic-uniform/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD96 Posted July 7 Report Share Posted July 7 Russia (aka ROC): https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2021/07/06/russia-olympics-neutral-flag-doping/ Turkey: https://hypebeast.com/2021/6/bunyamin-aydin-les-benjamins-turkish-olympic-paralympic-team-uniforms-monogram Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmaniS Posted July 17 Report Share Posted July 17 Team Deutschland Team Deutschland Really liking the tshirt on the right Most of the item are available without the eagle on the arm in adidas stores here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmaniS Posted July 18 Report Share Posted July 18 4F is producing a few different European countries. Thery have replicas available for purchase But I give you these Greek leggings with POCKETS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted July 19 Report Share Posted July 19 Ralph Lauren have included air conditioners in the USA jackets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD96 Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 The opening ceremony is over, it's time to talk about some of the best and worst outfits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmaniS Posted July 23 Report Share Posted July 23 Took lots of screen shots. I was impressed by most. Some were boring but nice. Most of the dresses were well done. One country I think use elastic in the waistband of the skirt, because the skirt went from mid thigh to almost full length and it wasnt the height of the ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WD96 Posted July 24 Report Share Posted July 24 Italy's is just lackluster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted July 24 Report Share Posted July 24 7 hours ago, WD96 said: Italy's is just lackluster. That dominating design on the front of their uniforms, at first I thought it was a Pac-man thing, as in, "we're going to devour our competition." Then I realized that it was depicting a slice of pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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