Dressed for Gold

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Dressed for Gold

07-2008

Inspired by the rich past of the Olympic Games and in keeping with the time-honored tradition of this historicevent, Polo Ralph Lauren brings an elegant and contemporary style to the U.S. Olympic andParalympic Teams. Reflecting Ralph Lauren’s trademark sportysophistication, the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Closing Ceremony outfitsfeature timeless Polo knits tipped in bright red and royal bluepiping and chino Bermudas in crisp white, all adorned with theiconic Polo pony and the 2008 U.S. Team logo. The ensembles areaccented by Americana-infused accessories with red, white and blueribbon belts and classic canvas sneakers in white with red and bluelateral stripes.

The Village Wear designs offer a more casual sportswear look withzip-up hooded sweatshirts, sleek track jackets and brightly coloredcotton polo shirts all displaying the official U.S. Olympic Teamlogo and the classic Polo pony logo. Incorporating the theme of theGames’ location, Chinese characters reading“Beijing” also decorate the apparel. Completing theVillage Wear range, athletes will receive limited-edition Ralph Lauren eyewear . The sunglasses feature a sleek navy blue acetate frame with redinterior enhanced by a small Polo pony logo metal insert on theouter side of the temples. They are commemorated with“2008” and “Polo Ralph Lauren” writteninside one of the temples. The wardrobe should make for a trueAmerican Olympic moment.