Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics Fashion: Ranking the Top 10 Team Outfits
The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics kick off Friday. In the months leading up the event, team outfits have been revealed. Here, we rank the top 10 looks.
10. Italy
The Italian team’s sports kit and formal wear ensemble were designed by Armani. The almost all-blue outfits have hints of the Italian flag inside the hood and on zippers. The word Italia is emblazoned on the back in silver lettering. All in all, it's hardly memorable.
9. Canada
You’ll easily spot Canadians in their Olympic gear. But the outfits, designed by Hudson’s Bay, also include red coats with toggles, color blocking and nods to animals tied to the Canadian identity.
8. Great Britain
Adidas has been the official sportswear provider for the British Olympic Association since 1984. This year, the outfits are simple, understated and look comfortable. No complaints here.
7. Sweden
Designed by H&M, the Swedish teams outfits will feel young and cool. Chelsea boots, turtleneck dresses and even rings will give them that extra edge.
6. Bulgaria
The official uniforms are designed by AGRESSIA and the sport uniforms are by VIST. Between color-blocked jackets that look cozy and blue coats accessorized with red scarfs, these Olympians will be both warm and stylish.
5. USA
Ralph Lauren is once again outfitting the American Olympic team. Cozy sweaters with the American flag, stars and stripes are not the most flattering, but the blue pea coats, with a red stripe for flair, alone make the look.
4. Brazil
Nike provided Brazil with sleek athletic wear collection that features about four colors. This team will be among the very best dressed because of subtlety.
3. Mongolia
This will be one of the most interesting looks of the Olympics. Goyo (general outfitter) and Stefano Ughetti (Ceremonial costumes) have designed the looks for Mongolia. This team will look a touch more like Hogwarts students than Olympic athletes, but who cares? They’ll be stylish.
2. Estonia
The Estonia team will look as put together as they are warm in Monton, but really, they get extra points because of their adorable friends.
1. France
As a brand that does both athletics and fashionable clothing, it’s obvious that Lacoste was the right option to mix both sport and stylishness. The French team will easily be the belle of the ball.