US Olympic team uniforms. Designed by Ralph Lauren. Made entirely in China.

by MoneyMagnetMagnate

Posted: 12 years ago 9 replies

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They are the pride of America — Team U.S.A. — and for the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics in London, they’ll be proudly wearing red, white and blue, from beret to blazer.

The classic American style — shown in an image above — was crafted by designer Ralph Lauren. But just how American is it?

Team USA To Be Decked Out in Uniforms Made in China - ABC News

Patrician 12 years ago

So what else is new?

Isn't EVERYTHING made in China?

"made in china' has 'american' written all over it.
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- MissTerraK 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Patrician
  
  So what else is new?
  
  Isn't EVERYTHING made in China?
  
  "made in china' has 'american' written all over it.
  
  LOL Pat!
  
  I'm quite sure I was "made" in America regardless of where the clothing I wear comes from. And I tout both proudly.
  
  Terra
  
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TLTheLiberator 12 years ago

Who's responsible for this????

The prices are ridiculous and not cheap at all.
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garyv 12 years ago

I offered up my American Made services... But they didn't like my design.
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- MoneyMagnetMagnate 12 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by garyv
  
  I offered up my American Made services... But they didn't like my design.
  
  Make sure to put a trap door in the back for EZ "Deliverance" :p :rolleyes:
  
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MoneyMagnetMagnate 12 years ago

Want the London Olympics more American? How about this then...
Heading to the London Olympics this summer? Perhaps you'll get a craving for french fries amidst watching the various games. It'll be no problem getting the fries (chips rather, once you're in London), but you might not have much choice in vendors. McDonald's has the exclusive rights to sell french fries. The one exception to this is if the fries are sold as part of a fish and chips deal. In other words, if you want fries on your own, the only place you can go within the Olympic grounds is McDonald's.

McDonald's Olympics French Fry Monopoly: Sponsorship Deal Bans Other Vendors From Selling Fries

Moreover, the London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) had to get permission from McDonald's to sell fish and chips.

I say!...not very 'sporting' of you old McDonald...
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- Kay King 12 years ago
  
  It's silly - Lauren makes most of his clothing in China and other countries in that region. It's not a secret.
  
  $1400 for custom clothing is not high - and none of the complainers are pointing to a company in the U.S. that could manufacture the uniforms at anything near that price. I agree it would be better to make the clothing in the U.S. - but it might not be possible.
  
  The fuss over McDonalds is politically correct posturing - they've been sponsoring the games as a food vendor since the 1970's and have several years left on the contract. Most Olympic visitors won't spend all their time on the grounds - and the athletes have their own food facilities.
  
  I'm looking forward to watching the televised games - and I think all this folderol is taking attention away from the point of the games...the athletes.
  
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hardraysnight 12 years ago

big difference between woosie mcds french fries [remember rainbow warrior]and fish and chips. i guess takeins will become a reality, or is that why the olympics are so security conscious?
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hardraysnight 12 years ago

Where did you get that hat? - Stanley Holloway -...
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