Summer Olympics - Fashion Focus

2008 Olympics - No track suits and T-shirts, the U.S. Olympic Committee drafted Ralph Lauren to design a classier look for the games in Beijing. The men's basketball team wore Polo Ralph Lauren blazers and pants, along with newsboy caps for the opening ceremony of the Olympic games.

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2008 Olympics - No track suits and T-shirts, the U.S. Olympic Committee drafted Ralph Lauren to design a classier look for the games in Beijing. The men's basketball team wore Polo Ralph Lauren blazers and pants, along with newsboy caps for the opening ceremony of the Olympic games.

2008 Olympics - For the ladies, the blazer over the cream trousers was accessorized with a patriotic neck scarf. The ensemble was a really clean, classic American look.

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2008 Olympics - For the ladies, the blazer over the cream trousers was accessorized with a patriotic neck scarf. The ensemble was a really clean, classic American look.

2008 Olympics - French kept things chic with the men sporting gray jackets and cream fedoras, while the women were representing with the season's trendy wide belts cinched around their jackets and navy berets.

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2008 Olympics - French kept things chic with the men sporting gray jackets and cream fedoras, while the women were representing with the season's trendy wide belts cinched around their jackets and navy berets.

2008 Olympics - On the court, Lebron James wears the new Nike designed uniform featuring red and blue stripes and trimmings with a mesh panel on the back designed for zoned cooling.

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2008 Olympics - On the court, Lebron James wears the new Nike designed uniform featuring red and blue stripes and trimmings with a mesh panel on the back designed for zoned cooling.

2008 Olympics - Candace Parker sets the court on fire in her USA Women’s basketball uniform that eliminates 25 centimeters of material and reduces the weight by 31 percent, making it more lightweight and breathable.

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2008 Olympics - Candace Parker sets the court on fire in her USA Women’s basketball uniform that eliminates 25 centimeters of material and reduces the weight by 31 percent, making it more lightweight and breathable.

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2008 Olympics - Cuba’s power player, Crespo, is dynamic in a blue and white sports tops and matching bikini bottom. The two-piece is the most functional uniform for beach volleyball.

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2008 Olympics - Cuba’s power player, Crespo, is dynamic in a blue and white sports tops and matching bikini bottom. The two-piece is the most functional uniform for beach volleyball.

2008 Olympics - Athleticism and bikinis have both drawn attention to this sport. The dress code for the Olympics mandates bikinis for babes and shirts on the studs.

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2008 Olympics - Athleticism and bikinis have both drawn attention to this sport. The dress code for the Olympics mandates bikinis for babes and shirts on the studs.

2008 Olympics - Natalie Coughlin swims for glory in her USA suit. This year, most Olympic swimmers will wear Speedo LZR Racer swimsuits that cover most of their bodies. Speedo worked with Comme des Garcons to update the suit with patriotic stars and stripes.

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2008 Olympics - Natalie Coughlin swims for glory in her USA suit. This year, most Olympic swimmers will wear Speedo LZR Racer swimsuits that cover most of their bodies. Speedo worked with Comme des Garcons to update the suit with patriotic stars and stripes.

2008 Olympics - Michael Phelps and others put Speedo's LZR Racer suits to the test. Swimmers wearing the suits that can take up to 20 minutes to get into will not only have the fastest, most innovative and powerful suit at Beijing but also the most trendy.

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2008 Olympics - Michael Phelps and others put Speedo's LZR Racer suits to the test. Swimmers wearing the suits that can take up to 20 minutes to get into will not only have the fastest, most innovative and powerful suit at Beijing but also the most trendy.

2008 Olympics - USA’s gold medalist Cullen Jones poses on the podium in a sweat jacket stitched with the team USA patch and white Olympic rings on his chest.

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2008 Olympics - USA’s gold medalist Cullen Jones poses on the podium in a sweat jacket stitched with the team USA patch and white Olympic rings on his chest.

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2008 Olympics - Track athletes like Tyson Gay resembled Gladiators in their form-fitting outfits from Nike, whose logo can be seen on the U.S. track, basketball, softball and BMX teams.

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2008 Olympics - Track athletes like Tyson Gay resembled Gladiators in their form-fitting outfits from Nike, whose logo can be seen on the U.S. track, basketball, softball and BMX teams.

2008 Olympics - Looking something like leg warmers, the socks and arm coverings with golf ball-like dimpled surfaces, worn here by Sanya Richards, are designed to cut resistance. Swoosh!

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2008 Olympics - Looking something like leg warmers, the socks and arm coverings with golf ball-like dimpled surfaces, worn here by Sanya Richards, are designed to cut resistance. Swoosh!

2008 Olympics - Serena Williams wears a patriotic version of the Doubles Dress that she debuted earlier this year for her first Olympics singles match. In Serena fashion, she dressed up the look with a red headband.

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2008 Olympics - Serena Williams wears a patriotic version of the Doubles Dress that she debuted earlier this year for her first Olympics singles match. In Serena fashion, she dressed up the look with a red headband.

2008 Olympics - With a white visor, Venus Williams does what she does best while wearing gear from her new fashion sportswear collection EleVen.

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2008 Olympics - With a white visor, Venus Williams does what she does best while wearing gear from her new fashion sportswear collection EleVen.

2008 Olympics - Kayle Bashore competitively races down the field for a goal in a patriotic tank and "skort" uniform, with USA proudly embedded on her chest.

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2008 Olympics - Kayle Bashore competitively races down the field for a goal in a patriotic tank and "skort" uniform, with USA proudly embedded on her chest.

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2008 Olympics - Judo competitors wrestle their way in traditional Judo uniforms, consisting of loose-fitting pants, jacket and a belt tied at the waist.

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2008 Olympics - Judo competitors wrestle their way in traditional Judo uniforms, consisting of loose-fitting pants, jacket and a belt tied at the waist.

2008 Olympics - Gymnasts bring the glitz and glam to the Olympics with beautifully designed leotards. Shawn Johnson's is decorated in America's colors, rhinestones and metallic jewels.

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2008 Olympics - Gymnasts bring the glitz and glam to the Olympics with beautifully designed leotards. Shawn Johnson's is decorated in America's colors, rhinestones and metallic jewels.