Style
This years event was full of eye-catching designs and hidden meanings.
Nothing, however, compares to the style displayed by athletes duringthe July 26 opening ceremony.
Teams repped their countries spectacularly, incorporating symbols and homages into their uniforms.
Ahead, youll find six Olympics team uniforms that made fashion fans do a double take.
Mongolia
These are, hands down, one of the best Olympics uniforms of the year.
Inspired bythe traditional deel, the structured vests were designed by Ulaanbaatar-based Michel & Amazonka.
In gold embroidery, the symbolism on Team Mongolias uniform showcases the values and traditions of the country.
Meanwhile, the falcon represents strength, agility, and triumph in conquest.
It was a symbolic tapestry rivaling the Olympic rings itself.
USA
Ralph Lauren is practically a fashion athlete.
Hes been designing for Team USA for nine Olympic games now and the players looks just keep getting better.
As for the athletes bottoms?
Good ol jeans an American staple.
Czech Republic
One of the most eye-catching uniforms was Team Czech Republics.
Inspired by Czech painter Vladimir Boudnik, the abstract pattern wasnt just visually arresting, it was also historic.
Haiti
Designed byindependent label Stella Jean, Haitis uniforms wove the countrys art into its seams.
Plus, they were crafted from leftover materials.
The Sportscraft pieces, however, did feature some meaningful hidden tributes.
