Saturday, August 9, 2008

Olympic fashion parade

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Team USA looked dapper in their navy Ralph Lauren sportcoats and white berets.



BEIJING - AUGUST 08: Lopez Lomong of the United States Olympic men's track and field team carries his country's flag to lead out the delegation during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Team Great Britain arguably had the best uniforms of the night: simple navy suits with white jackets and matching belts



BEIJING - AUGUST 08: Mark Foster of the Great Britain Olympic men's swim team carries his country's flag to lead out the delegation during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

The Aussies opted for comfy sandals instead of formal footwear.



BEIJING - AUGUST 08: James Tomkins of the Australia Olympic rowing team carries his country's flag to lead out the delegation during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

The Swiss channeled a skateboarder look.


BEIJING - AUGUST 08: Roger Federer of the Switzerland Olympic men's tennis team carries his country's flag to lead out the delegation during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

The Spanish women's bright yellow jackets matched their enthusiam.



BEIJING - AUGUST 08: Spanish athletes enjoy the atmosphere during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

The Spanish men stood out in glowing red suits and matching shoes.



BEIJING - AUGUST 08: David Cal of the Spain Olympic canoe/kayak team carries his country's flag to lead out the delegation during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

The fashion-forward French women donned berets, and trendy leather wraps.


BEIJING - AUGUST 08: The France delegation enters the stadium during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

The Georgian delegation kept cool in all white.



BEIJING - AUGUST 08: Ramaz Nozadze of Georgia carries the national flag during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Argentina also opted for white with light-blue stitching.


BEIJING - AUGUST 08: Basketball player Fabricio Oberto of Argentina walks with his delegation during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Team Italy made a bold choice: tailored jackets and cargo pants.



BEIJING - AUGUST 08: Antonio Rossi of the Italy Olympic canoe/kayak team carries his country's flag to lead out the delegation during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

The Germans were also decked out in grey and white. The water polo accessories were unofficial.



BEIJING - AUGUST 08: during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Team Netherlands' orange ties popped against their grey suits.



BEIJING - AUGUST 08: The Netherlands delegation enters the stadium during the Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics at the National Stadium on August 8, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

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