Athena January 15, 2018 Share January 15, 2018 Your thread for all things sartorial for the winter olympic games! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/
legaleagle53 January 17, 2018 Share January 17, 2018 And that would include the Norwegian curling team's outfits! 16 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-3970830
Good Queen Jane January 23, 2018 Share January 23, 2018 And now we have the US uniforms. Self heating and made in the US. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-3991216
Minneapple January 23, 2018 Share January 23, 2018 I can't get over the gloves. The fringe. The...the fringe. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-3992016
xaxat January 23, 2018 Share January 23, 2018 I just really want the USOC to move on from Ralph Lauren. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-3992627
Souris January 24, 2018 Share January 24, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Minneapple said: I can't get over the gloves. The fringe. The...the fringe. I kind of liked them -- and then I saw the FRINGE! WHY??? Are we all cowboys now? They look like they're going to go install a barbed-wire fence on the back 40 with those gloves. Edited January 24, 2018 by Souris 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-3992698
xaxat January 24, 2018 Share January 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Souris said: I kind of liked them -- and then I saw the FRINGE! WHY??? I think they look like what a bunch of New Yorkers *cough*Lauren*cough* think working gloves look like. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-3993165
proserpina65 February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 I do like the self-heating aspect, though. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4040659
mtlchick February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 I live for Olympic curling because of Norway. Saw bits and pieces of the opening ceremony this morning as I was getting ready for work. Nothing really stood out outside of the horrid fringe. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4043225
absnow54 February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 I kind of liked them -- and then I saw the FRINGE! WHY??? Are we all cowboys now? They look like they're going to go install a barbed-wire fence on the back 40 with those gloves. Didn't the US team dress up like a cowboy for majority of the Olympics in the 80's and 90's? I remember Sarajevo was straight up cattle rancher chic. Not that I like the gloves. They're terrible. I really like the rest of the uniform though. They get to wear jeans instead of awful white pants! 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4043308
galaxygirl76 February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 I'm always happy to see the Dutch team walking in the stadium wearing orange, it just doesn't feel right when they use different colors. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4043400
halopub February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 On 1/23/2018 at 9:41 PM, xaxat said: I think they look like what a bunch of New Yorkers *cough*Lauren*cough* think working gloves look like. No need to go after New Yorkers here - it really is just Ralph Lauren's shtick. The brand has been riffing on Western and various Americana motifs for ages and suede fringe makes frequent appearances. 1 hour ago, absnow54 said: Didn't the US team dress up like a cowboy for majority of the Olympics in the 80's and 90's? I remember Sarajevo was straight up cattle rancher chic. Not that I like the gloves. They're terrible. I really like the rest of the uniform though. They get to wear jeans instead of awful white pants! A heated jacket sounds great too. I got curious and looked it up. There were cowboy hats in Sydney, Nagano, Lillehammer, Barcelona, Albertville and Sarajevo. The hats in Atlanta also kind of looked like cowboy hats but with a rounder brim. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4043512
Good Queen Jane February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 The Mexican skiers are giving the Norwegian curling team some competition. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4043669
Dandesun February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 4 hours ago, absnow54 said: Didn't the US team dress up like a cowboy for majority of the Olympics in the 80's and 90's? I remember Sarajevo was straight up cattle rancher chic. Not that I like the gloves. They're terrible. I really like the rest of the uniform though. They get to wear jeans instead of awful white pants! Yeah, for some reason the powers that be want it to appear as though the entire US Winter Olympic team hails from some fantasy version of Wyoming. "Well, we just done put our cattle up for the winter... time to win some medals!" 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4044102
Thumper February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Hated the fringed gloves. The rest of the uniform was good, though. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4045753
mehtotheworld February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 I don't mind the US uniform (not even the gloves as much!) after seeing the majority of the other countries' outfits. Yikes. I mean, did Russia have to do that drab gray color scheme for their opening ceremony uniform? I understand not being able to use Russian symbols, etc., but Jesus that was depressing! Iran's coats were pretty cool. The women who led the countries into the stadium really stole the show though! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4045843
Souris February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 (edited) Did Slovenia, Ireland and Hungary go in together to get a cheap deal on bulk chartreuse fabric? Still horrified by the fringed gloves. Edited February 10, 2018 by Souris Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4045976
Mittengirl February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Slovenia looked Kermit green to me. Or maybe Grinch green. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4046002
roamyn February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 (edited) Nigeria's coats were lovely! The US is always boring because of Lauren (both Summer & Winter). The Mexican ski team's outfits are pretty awesome! And of course 1/2naked Tonga Man! Edited February 10, 2018 by roamyn 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4046209
mtlchick February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 1 hour ago, roamyn said: Nigeria's coats were lovely! I was thinking for countries that never get snow, some of them clearly learn to dress for the weather and be fashionable in the process. 23 hours ago, absnow54 said: Didn't the US team dress up like a cowboy for majority of the Olympics in the 80's and 90's? Canada's Calgary uniforms were no better. Apparently when Canada switched to Roots for Nagano, athletes were RELIEVED. I was so bummed when the Canadian Olympic team decided to switch to the Bay. Though as I mentioned earlier, the maple leaf mittens are the best. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4046341
kili February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 I like the Canadian Snowboarding team's Siwash jackets. Here is a picture of them in action. According to this article, they were all hand knitted and the woman who designed them co-designed the 2010 medals. Snowboarding uniforms can be pretty bland, so it is great to see something more interesting. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4046425
crimsongrl February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 My winners were Azerbaijan (they had a beautiful dark blue suede(?) coat), Italy (shiny midnight blue coat) & the Philippines (a lovely teal coat). Losers: Slovenia & Bulgaria (bright green!), USA (hated those gloves and the sweaters were doing too much for me) & Germany was really disappointing (a pukey yellow for the men & green for the women?). Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4046438
Arynm February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Italy's outfit was made by Armani so it better be amazing. I would wear one. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4046478
Ohwell February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 I liked the French outfits because they didn't look like they were trying too hard. They looked so.........French. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4046508
selkie February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 I suspect that requirements that the OAR kit not look 'too national' were what left the Russians looking like they were headed out to a mall in a Siberian winter. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4046831
mehtotheworld February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Arynm said: Italy's outfit was made by Armani so it better be amazing. I would wear one. I can’t be the only one disappointed by Italy’s uniform, right? The shininess put me off, it looked cheap. Like outlet Armani or something. Edited February 10, 2018 by mehtotheworld 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4046902
galaxygirl76 February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 The red, white, and blue combo is why I'm so happy that the Dutch have orange as their national color and the red, white, and blue from the flag is barely used. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4047287
galaxygirl76 February 11, 2018 Share February 11, 2018 I'm sad the Norwegian speed skaters don't skate in their iconic red suits anymore. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4048840
friendperidot February 12, 2018 Share February 12, 2018 (edited) Quote I'm sad the Norwegian speed skaters don't skate in their iconic red suits anymore. And I caught a segment on this afternoon's broadcast about that. Apparently blue is the color of fast. I wasn't paying enough attention to know if this is a scientific fact or if just emotional. Blue is traditionally a cool color, so maybe that's why the perception of being fast for ice. I would think a hot color like red, yellow, orange would be faster because the warmth would melt the ice. But then again, maybe the melting ice thing slows down the skaters, and the cool blue would glide them on through. And exactly where does that leave black? I don't know, I just thought it was an interesting discussion and I love how colors make people feel. On a related note, I love that Tara and Johnny are coordinating their outfits more. I don't follow skating during non Olympics, so maybe they've been doing that more. Editing because I just saw the funniest commercial with Johnny Weir and Tara Lipinski! It was for Google talk or whatever the thing is called. Johnny was talking about something, wasn't paying attention, Tara came in with a dress, said she was going to wear it, Johnny told her she already had, they bickered, he pulled out the phone with the pictures, then snarked at her, "thank you, Johnny!" Edited February 12, 2018 by friendperidot 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4049998
legaleagle53 February 12, 2018 Share February 12, 2018 15 minutes ago, friendperidot said: And I caught a segment on this afternoon's broadcast about that. Apparently blue is the color of fast. I wasn't paying enough attention to know if this is a scientific fact or if just emotional. Blue is traditionally a cool color, so maybe that's why the perception of being fast for ice. I would think a hot color like red, yellow, orange would be faster because the warmth would melt the ice. But then again, maybe the melting ice thing slows down the skaters, and the cool blue would glide them on through. And exactly where does that leave black? I don't know, I just thought it was an interesting discussion and I love how colors make people feel. On a related note, I love that Tara and Johnny are coordinating their outfits more. I don't follow skating during non Olympics, so maybe they've been doing that more. You have to remember that orange is the traditional competitive color for the Dutch, however, because of their history with the House of Orange. For another country to appropriate it would be seen as an act of war! ;-) 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4050039
friendperidot February 12, 2018 Share February 12, 2018 I did know that, was thinking about that earlier when I was reading through the comments. But orange is a warm color as are red and yellow, some shades of green, and red purples can be warm. Pink can be warm, but if it has a lot of blue to it can be considered a cool color, blue purples are cool and green from primary green to blue greens are cool. This is from looking at a color wheel. And from a decorating point of view. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4050046
Dots And Stripes February 12, 2018 Share February 12, 2018 24 minutes ago, friendperidot said: And I caught a segment on this afternoon's broadcast about that. Apparently blue is the color of fast. I wasn't paying enough attention to know if this is a scientific fact or if just emotional. Blue is traditionally a cool color, so maybe that's why the perception of being fast for ice. I would think a hot color like red, yellow, orange would be faster because the warmth would melt the ice. But then again, maybe the melting ice thing slows down the skaters, and the cool blue would glide them on through. And exactly where does that leave black? I don't know, I just thought it was an interesting discussion and I love how colors make people feel. I saw the segment. They mentioned some scientists came to the conclusion blue was faster, but they never elaborated. Then they just talked to a few Norwegian skaters about what they thought of when they heard blue and they all said "fast." It felt like a real missed opportunity to talk about the science of the suits since that was such a hot topic with the US team in Sochi. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4050055
friendperidot February 12, 2018 Share February 12, 2018 ok, I got curious because for me it is not possible for one dye lot of color to be faster than any other dye lot of color on the same fabric. I found a couple of articles referring to the comments made by the skaters today. https://sports.yahoo.com/blue-faster-red-cause-science-123120594.html https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/11/sports/olympics/fastest-color.html I think it's all psychological. If you feel faster in blue, wear blue, if you feel faster in red, wear red. I had a turquoise and yellow bedroom, traditionally warm, bright colors, not conducive to calm and sleep, but they made me feel calm and peaceful because I love color. Right now I want a purple sofa because I like the color purple, I have a bright turquoise chair to put with it, I love bright colors. So do what makes you feel powerful, calm, whatever it takes for you to feel like a winner, blue, red, black, yellow, green, orange, they're all good. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4050154
MostlyC February 12, 2018 Share February 12, 2018 It must be said: I suspect that if one were to turn off the lights, Adam Rippon’s free skate outfit would glow. https://www.google.com/search?q=adam+rippon&client=safari&hl=en-us&prmd=niv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj95pbr2KDZAhXKq1kKHUF3BIMQ_AUIEigC&biw=1024&bih=666#imgrc=8cGlibWzA9bjLM: 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4051796
Dandesun February 12, 2018 Share February 12, 2018 19 hours ago, Dots And Stripes said: I saw the segment. They mentioned some scientists came to the conclusion blue was faster, but they never elaborated. Then they just talked to a few Norwegian skaters about what they thought of when they heard blue and they all said "fast." It felt like a real missed opportunity to talk about the science of the suits since that was such a hot topic with the US team in Sochi. My favorite was the one Norwegian skater who, when asked what he thought when they first came at them with this theory, replied: Honestly? I thought it was bullshit. My people. 14 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4052720
PrincessPurrsALot February 12, 2018 Share February 12, 2018 On 2/9/2018 at 7:24 AM, halopub said: No need to go after New Yorkers here - it really is just Ralph Lauren's shtick. The brand has been riffing on Western and various Americana motifs for ages and suede fringe makes frequent appearances. A heated jacket sounds great too. I got curious and looked it up. There were cowboy hats in Sydney, Nagano, Lillehammer, Barcelona, Albertville and Sarajevo. The hats in Atlanta also kind of looked like cowboy hats but with a rounder brim. I personally wear a decent amount of Ralph Lauren clothing. Then again, I am known for my boring, middle of the road fashion sense. So I've always had a general sense that the outfits through the years have been a little dull but okay. Then I went through the photos on the link above. Wow. I know styles have changed through the years. (I am particularly glad the female athletes don't carry purses anymore.) There is a lot of seriously ugly or just plain inappropriate. Let me get my heavy wool blazer to wear with my shorts when it's about 100 degrees in the shade. That should have no ill effects. How about we look like a Hollywood version of wranglers? Who brought the horses? The outfits seem to range from flight attendants to cowpokes to Muffy and Skip are going to the regatta. Yeah, it's time for a new designer to take a shot. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4052966
halopub February 13, 2018 Share February 13, 2018 I like the Lauren Ralph Lauren line - it has a nice mix of nautical and work-friendly design elements. I think Double RL is the one that has a lot of Western themes at the moment. Including suede fringe. While the opening ceremony uniforms leave a lot to be desired, at least the designers who handle individual sports tend to create more appropriate looks. The different U.S. Snowboarding Team uniforms over the years have made sense and I like this year's NASA-inspired look by Burton. I also liked the medal ceremony jackets Nike furnished two years ago. I've been trying to figure out who designed the opening ceremony looks prior to 2002. I know Ralph Lauren has been designing them since Beijing in '08 and Roots handled 2002-06. I realize the berets weren't for everyone but I remember the 2002 collection to be terrific when I checked them out in person at a pop up shop. Here's what I've been able to dig up so far: Both games, 1976: Halston Winter games, 1980: Levi Strauss Both games, 1984: Levi Strauss Both games, 1988: Adidas? Both games, 1992: Henry Grethel, underwritten by JC Penney Winter 1994: Champion? Summer 1996: Champion, with volunteer uniforms by Hanes Winter 1998: Bill Blass? Summer 2000: Bill Blass? 2000 - failed deal: Tommy Hilfiger 2002-2006: Roots 2008 - now: Polo Ralph Lauren 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4053602
xaxat February 13, 2018 Share February 13, 2018 4 hours ago, halopub said: Both games, 1992: Henry Grethel, underwritten by JC Penney '92 featured the famous incident where Reebok made the US basketball uniforms and Michael Jordan, who was a Nike guy (along with a couple of other players), draped a flag over his shoulder to obscure the Reebok logo during the medal ceremony. As someone who should never been seen in skin tight clothing (pretty sure they don't even make it in my size), I rather like the baggy look of the snowboarders. ETA Why did Underarmor think that a speedskating suit emphasizing the crotch of the skater was a good idea? 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4054277
jennblevins February 13, 2018 Share February 13, 2018 15 hours ago, xaxat said: As someone who should never been seen in skin tight clothing (pretty sure they don't even make it in my size), I rather like the baggy look of the snowboarders. I loved that someone had an astronaut helmet for Red Gerard when he won, to complete the space-age look. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4055827
legaleagle53 February 14, 2018 Share February 14, 2018 21 hours ago, xaxat said: ETA Why did Underarmor think that a speedskating suit emphasizing the crotch of the skater was a good idea? You say that as though it were a bad thing! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4056726
absnow54 February 14, 2018 Share February 14, 2018 As someone who should never been seen in skin tight clothing (pretty sure they don't even make it in my size), I rather like the baggy look of the snowboarders. I really want one of those astronaut jackets. They look so cool. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4057759
mtlchick February 14, 2018 Share February 14, 2018 Norway's men's curling team got into the spirit today. 12 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4057863
Silver Raven February 14, 2018 Share February 14, 2018 16 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4058775
jennblevins February 14, 2018 Share February 14, 2018 Every time the Olympics roll around, I get a strong urge to buy a pair of the Norwegian curling pants, just because they’re not strictly against the dress code at my office, even though they’re very much against what I perceive to be the intent of the dress code. Those heart pants really aren’t helping me resist, guys ... 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4058836
Dandesun February 14, 2018 Share February 14, 2018 33 minutes ago, Silver Raven said: My love for the Norwegian curling team knows no bounds. 11 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4058878
walnutqueen February 14, 2018 Share February 14, 2018 3 hours ago, jennblevins said: Every time the Olympics roll around, I get a strong urge to buy a pair of the Norwegian curling pants, just because they’re not strictly against the dress code at my office, even though they’re very much against what I perceive to be the intent of the dress code. Those heart pants really aren’t helping me resist, guys ... Just do it. ;-) 2 hours ago, Dandesun said: My love for the Norwegian curling team knows no bounds. Ditto! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4059360
galaxygirl76 February 15, 2018 Share February 15, 2018 I need those pants. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4059614
mtlchick February 15, 2018 Share February 15, 2018 OMGOMGOMG. The curling team is on Instagram and I cannot get enough of it. https://www.instagram.com/kingcurling 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4060115
BitterApple February 15, 2018 Share February 15, 2018 Any guy who confidently wears pink and red Valentine's Day pants has my heart forever. 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4060296
Souris February 15, 2018 Share February 15, 2018 Leslie Jones has definite opinions about the Russians'* polka dot outfits in the free dance. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65438-the-threads-thread-costumes-uniforms-and-fashion/#findComment-4060581
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