These Olympic Team Uniforms Are So Good, We'd Wear Them IRL
Running, gymnastics and swimming aren't the only major competitions at the Olympic games this summer. The metal for best uniform is also up for grabs (at least in our opinion). The world's top designers are creating uniforms for the games in Rio — and the competition is fierce. With everything from sportswear brands like Nike to retailers like H&M, the opening ceremony will be more like a fashion show. Click ahead to see the stylish Olympics uniforms we'd wear IRL.
Twitter/@matt_langridge81/12Great Britain's Olympic team is taking style cues from Zayn. Check out their glow-in-the-dark sneakers, which totally remind us of Zayn's futuristic look from the "Like I Would" video.
Courtesy of Polo Ralph Lauren2/12The American Olympics team will undoubtedly take home major victories this year (fingers crossed!) but they aren't winning on the fashion front. While their Polo Ralph Lauren looks are as chic as they come, their footwear leaves a lot to be desired.
Courtesy of Polo Ralph Lauren3/12While Cuba's team rocks Christian Louboutin shoes we actually want in our closets, Americans will hit the opening ceremony in boat shoes. Pause for dramatic effect.
Courtesy of Polo Ralph Lauren4/12Atleast they'll have the perfect beach vacation outfit after the Olympics are over, replete with the one pair of shoes we all want our Dads to stop wearing.
Courtesy of Christian Louboutin5/12The Cuban Olympics team is already a step ahead of the competition, literally. Their shoes are the work of none other than Christian Louboutin, who designed their uniforms in collaboration with French E-concept store SportyHenri.com. Over 100 Cuban elite athletes, who the designer likened to "superheroes," will step foot on Brazilian soil wearing red-soled footwear, from high-top trainer and loafers for men to kitten-heeled sandals for women. Let's face it: they've already won the best-dressed award.
Courtesy of the US Olympic Commitee6/12The US decided to keep it classic this year, asking American sportswear brand Nike design their sleek red, white and blue uniforms.
Courtesy of DSquared27/12Twin brother designers, DSquared2, created this amazing look for the Canadian Olympic team this year. Their designs — which run the gamut from joggers to blazers — were inspired by the country's iconic maple leaf. We would totally hang out in the 6 wearing all of these looks.
adidas via Getty Images8/12While sportswear brand Adidas seems like an obvious choice for designing an Olympics uniform, this collaboration with Stella McCartney takes it to the next level. The graphic patterns add the perfect touch to the British team uniforms.
Courtesy of Instagram/@lacoste9/12Lacoste is basically synonymous with French fashion. So, it comes as no surprise that they were chosen to design Olympics uniforms for France. Lacoste fans everywhere will be happy to know they incorporated the brand's iconic polo shirts. Tres chic.
Courtesy of Instagram/@hm10/12H&M paid homage to their home country of Sweden with super-stylish uniforms in the country's vibrant yellow and blue colors. The brand's Olympic uniforms put a whole new spin on "fast fashion," don't they?
Getty Images11/12Despite the fact that their flag colors are green, red, and white, Italy's Olympic team opted for a black uniform designed by Italian fashion icon, Giorgio Armani. Mr. Armani knows best: black is perennially chic — and it gives their uniforms an air of sophistication, don't you think?
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