Ralph Lauren’s
Opening/Closing Ceremony Looks
Opening Ceremony anorak,
$1,998 by Ralph Lauren
Getting
Outfitted
Like an
Olympian
Team USA will have some badass gear in Beijing
With just days before the 2022 Winter Olympics kick off in Beijing, the American delegation is currently settling into the athlete's village, fresh from team processing. This is where each athlete is fitted for their opening and closing ceremony outfits, a team uniform for the medal podium and a range of gear to wear within 2022's Olympic bubble. Our Olympians will also get new shoes, loungewear and various sport-specific gear. And this year, the clothes worn by athletes will be more stylish and technologically advanced than ever before. Interestingly, it seems like every sport has the same retro vibe going. How's that for teamwork?
Ralph Lauren’s
Team USA's opening and closing ceremony outfits are once again designed by preeminent American designer Ralph Lauren. The cinch-waist, color-blocked anoraks have a throwback, sporty vibe but feature some sneaky new warming technology. The jackets include a smart, honeycomb-like fabric layer built in that expands or contracts in response to temperature changes—all without the use of a battery or any wired technology. Other items in the collection include graphic beanies, fleece rugby shirts and merino wool sweaters. This is also the most sustainable Olympic collection to date, with recycled materials, US-sourced wool and Polartec fabric made from plastic bottles.
Opening Ceremony
anorak, $1,998
by Ralph Lauren
Hybrid pants,
$168 by Ralph Lauren
Fleece rugby shirt,
$148 by Ralph Lauren
The ACG boot sneakers are really cool, but only available to Olympians.
Therma-FIT ADV “Rope De Dope” jacket, $215
and ½ zip-top, $85 by Nike
Nike
Nearly all of the medal ceremonies in Beijing will be held out in the open-air where temperatures are expected to be near freezing. So Nike designed their medal stand collection as an answer to that bone-chilling dilemma. Think lots of layers and technical fabrics. An icy palette of blues gives off, like many of the other uniforms, an almost vintage-inspired feel. But the finishing touches really modern and cool. All jackets come with side-vent zippers to allow for extra flexibility and the trail pants have been outfitted with a quick-release magnetic buckle, which Nike calls a “first-of-its-kind” feature. Specially designed for the Team USA athletes (and, unfortunately not available for retail), the ACG Gaiadome boot features a zippered back entry along with a no-tie/toggle lacing system. The Gore-Tex and fleece upper keeps feet warm while a chunky lug sole helps reinforce the competitor's steps (even on ice and snow).
Medal stand pants,
$139.99 by Nike
Volcom’s
Snowboarding Uniforms
Style is important to the sport of snowboarding. Which is why Volcom's collection for the Beijing Games is made up of five kits—so athletes can show off their individual style when competing. The main uniform, which viewers will see used most by Team USA, features a 3-in-1 Gore-tex jacket with an insulated three-layer shell, a removable down sweater, a down vest and a removable hood. A relaxed-fit Gore-tex pant completes the signature snowboarding silhouette. Psychedelic-printed tops, heat-insulated puffers and Zip-Tech-detailed pants with handwarmer pockets will keep athletes toasty during the competition, while cozy sweatshirts and knitted beanies ensure ultimate comfort during off hours. And the final touch? A lucky (faux) rabbit's foot charm has been stashed in every jacket's front pocket.
Brighton pullover jacket,
$575 by Volcom
For mogul skiers, Spyder put mobility and tradition up front with a redesigned anorak.
Spyder x Eric Haze
Ski Uniforms
Spyder has been an official apparel partner of the U.S. Ski Team since the late '80s. The 2022 collection features outerwear, base layers and sustainable, technically-advanced accessories uniquely designed for the alpine, freestyle and freeski teams. The collection is inspired by the American flag and also includes the iconic hand-lettering of New York artist and designer Eric Haze. His signature star icon and pattern work is on each piece. The outerwear style is made of Gore-Tex fabrics and finished with Primaloft ECO insulation and weather-resistant YKK zippers. A new cut-proof base layers reduces the possibility of serious injuries.
FYI
Beijing is the first city ever to host both the summer and winter Olympic Games. The 2008 summer games were also held in China’s capital city.
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