Post by Wolfish Rake

The vest, when viewed in the sketch and I hazard a guess when viewed in person (from a distance) gives the impression that the person has a medal around their neck.

Brilliant pick up!

i am loving it, i think they are fabulous, absolutly fabulous team uniform!!!

Love the belt and the cricket-jumper vest thing, but otherwise it's a bit blander than I would have hoped from dear Ralph.

I wonder if it's bland in comparison to other's uniforms?

The Russians:
http://www.the2012londonolympics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11472

Canada:
http://www.vancouver2010.com/en/OrganizingCommittee/MediaCentre/FeatureStories/2008/04/30/95675_0804301600-184

Australia:
http://www.smh.com.au/photogallery/2008/02/29/1204226956532.html

China:
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-07/27/content_8778141.htm

If you're curious as to other countries just try google "2008 xxx olympic uniform"

the australian team uniform looks like fight steward's uniforms

keep in mind the RL design includes "village wear" for casuals as well as ceremonial outfits

The Chinese track uniform looks like it's painted on.

Post by Allan

The Chinese track uniform looks like it's painted on.

It looks like a video game character costume in the vein of Street Fighter.

Indeed it does. The Australians appear to be the victims of terrible tailoring: