I've been reading some vitriolic comments about the Hudson Bay-designed Canadian uniforms, but I think that the ones in the opening ceremony were attractive. The athletes looked like mini Mounties from a distance (not that this is a stylish goal), and I also liked the Bay scarf/blanket over the flagbearer's shoulders.
A team of fashion students (led by profs) from Ryerson designed them. Not Roots this year . . .
Team USA's uniforms were, I thought, a vast improvement on their summer Olympics Ralph Lauren Gatsby-esque togs.
Of course RL kept his polo pony in plain view, but also incorporated looks for which he is well known; the chunky-knit moose caps could have coded as goofy, but with the sleek white ski pants, navy puffer, and thick white turtleneck sweaters they added a playful, folkloric accent.
Loved the US uniform - didn't think much of the CDN. What did you think of the ceremony? I'm sure the Americans are lambasting us for the torch malfunction at the end :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm currently watching the speed skating - I love the Canadians, they can do no wrong xx
ReplyDeleteI thought that the Canadians looked fabulous and the Americans looked rather ho hum.
ReplyDeleteNow the Algerians in my opinion rocked the house with their green jackets.