PyeongChang’s plan for the worldwide competition features one of the most “compact” plans in history — with equally as impressive uniforms to match.
In a little more than two weeks time, the entire world will be brought together for the 2018 Winter Olympics. PyeongChang’s plan for the worldwide competition features one of the most “compact” plans in Olympic history — with equally as impressive uniforms to match.
Just earlier this week, Team USA debuted their opening ceremony uniforms, complete with patriotic red, white and blue parkas designed Ralph Lauren, the official outfitter of the U. S. team at the 2018 Games. And to help the American athletes brave South Korea’s bitter winter, the jackets are all designed with heating components inside. It’s a feature that has never before been included.
“Ralph Lauren has effortlessly woven style and functionality into the opening ceremony uniform for the 2018 U. S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams,” explained U. S. Olympic Committee chief marketing officer Lisa Baird. “The revolutionary design will keep American athletes warm as they proudly walk through the Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremony.”
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The built-in heating system features three different settings and can be activated with a push of the button. According to reports, it’s made from “electronic printed conductive inks, printed into the shape of an American flag in carbon and silver ink,” and included in both the parkas and the bombers.
The team uniform also includes a wool hat, gloves, jeans, a sweater and mountaineering boots with red lace. All parts of the uniform were designed and made in America.
“At Ralph Lauren we’re always trying to celebrate the American spirit, but we also want to have a point of view. The red, white, and blue sensibility is something we believe in, but we also wanted to reinvent that sensibility for the modern spirit of today’s athletes,” explained the team behind Ralph Lauren.
In 2012, the committee faced backlash after it was revealed Team USA’s Olympic uniforms were created in China.
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Bobsled athlete Kehri Jones poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. She does not listen to while training but listens to pop and rap on race day. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Figure skater Ashley Wagner poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. Wagner listens to Beyonce while she trains. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Figure skater Mirai Nagasu poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. Nagasu listens to pop while she trains. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Figure skater Karen Chen poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. Chen listens to Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” while she trains. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Figure skater Adam Rippon poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. Rippon listens to electronic dance music while he trains. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Alpine Skier Jackie Wells poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. She listens to hip hop and rap while training. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Figure skater Jason Brown poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. Brown listens to Justin Timberlake’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling” while he trains. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Alpine Skier Mikaela Shiffrin poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. She listens to “Dark Necessities” by the Red Hot Chili Peppers while training. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Figure skater Nathan Chen poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Snowboarder Kelly Clark poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. She listens to christian music while training. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Alpine skier Laurenne Ross poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. She listens to old school rap and indy rock while training. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Figure skater Mariah Bell poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. Bell listens to Beyonce while she trains. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Snowboarder Chole Kim poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Ice dancers Alex Shibutani and Maia Shibutani pose for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. The pair listens to Coldplay and Perez Prado while they train. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Skeleton racer Annie O’Shea poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. O’Shea listens to J. Lo and Skrillex while she trains. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Ice Hockey player Troy Terry poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. He listens to classic rock while training. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Freestyle skier Gus Kenworthy poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. Kenworthy listens to pop music while he trains. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Bobsled athlete Jamie Greubel Poser poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. She listens to pop and rap music while training. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Skeleton racer Katie Uhlaender poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. Uhlaender listens to hip hop while she trains. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Paralympic Nordic Skiing athlete Oksana Masters poses for a portrait with her medals from Sochi at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. She listens to Jay Z and hip hop music while training. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Luge racer Erin Hamlin poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. Hamlin listens to alternative music while she trains. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Skeleton racer John Daly poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. Daly listens to Wake Me while he trains. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Bobsled athlete Aja Evans poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. She listens to hip hop music while training. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Paralympic Nordic Skiing athlete Aaron Pike poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. He listens to Seven Nation Army by White Stripes while training. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Luge racer Chris Mazdzer poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 25,2017. Mazdzer listens to 3LAU and Martin Garrix while he trains. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Snowboarder Ryan Stassel poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 27,2017. He listens to heavy rock while training. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Snowboarder Alex Deibold poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 27,2017. He listens to Motley Crew songs while training. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Nordic Combined skier Bryan Fletcher poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 27,2017. Fletcher listens to Macklemore while he trains. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Cross-country skier Jessie Diggins poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 27,2017. Diggins listens to pop and dance music while she trains. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Short track speedskater Katherine Reutter-Adamek poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 27,2017. Adamek listens to the Chainsmokers and electronic dance music while she trains. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Paralympic snowboarder Amy Purdy poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 27,2017. She listens to electronic swing music while training. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Long track speedskater Brittany Bowe poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 27,2017. Bowe listens to electronic dance music while she trains. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Paralympic sled hockey player Josh Pauls poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 27,2017. He listens to rap music while training. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Long track speedskater KC Boutiette poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 27,2017. Boutiette listens to Eminem while he trains. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson
Paralympic sled hockey goalie Steve Cash poses for a portrait at the U. S. Olympic Committee Media Summit in Park City, Utah, U. S. September 27,2017. He listens to musician Kevin Gates while training. REUTERS/Mike Blake
Paralympic snowboarder Mike Schultz poses for a portrait at the U.
