"As far as sports uniforms go, the Olympic Games are the clear gold medalist, and for good reason. A breadth of different competitions, formal ceremonies bookending the games and even the goings-on at the Olympic Village require a flurry of get-ups, and if you multiply that by the hundreds of countries participating, it makes perfect sense that there were bound to be some quality 'fits over the course of the modern-day Olympics' 102-year history ( the Games as we know them began in 1924)."
"It will come as a surprise that the hottest uniforms of the imminent 2026 Winter Olympics are for one of the smallest nations competing. (Well, to anyone without access to the internet, at least.) Despite Mongolia qualifying just three athletes across two sports, their unis are among the wildest we've seen in a minute, combining classic cultural garb with high-tech knitting, designer and quality fabrics; designed by Mongolian label Goyal Cashmere, they're also most likely the softest. Who doesn't love an underdog story?"
"Red, white and blue. Levi's branded. A goddamn cowboy hat. It doesn't get much more loud and proud than the US-of-A's medal looks at the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo, and we wouldn't have it any other way. Is a wide-collared snowsuit a bit much? Perhaps. Does the whole look (hair included) scream '80s? absolutely? Do we care? Not one bit."
Olympic uniforms span formal ceremonies, village attire, and competition apparel across hundreds of nations, producing a rich visual history since 1924. Judging criteria include style, functionality, national spirit, and wow factor. Standout Winter looks range from cowboy-hat–topped American medal jumpsuits to high-tech cultural knitwear from Mongolia's Goyal Cashmere. Designers such as Vera Wang and Ralph Lauren have contributed iconic pieces, while speed suits and ceremonial ensembles balance performance needs with spectacle. Smaller delegations can produce the most eye-catching kits, and national identity often informs color, fabric, and silhouette choices.
Read at InsideHook
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]