2024 Olympic Uniform Fashion Review (Mongolia Came For The Win)
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The Olympics always provides the
The Olympics always provides the opportunity to witness athletic performances at near-superhuman levels—and this year, the best Olympic uniforms prove there will be plenty of outstanding sports fashion to see as well. With Paris playing host to the Summer 2024 Games, luxury titans LVMH serving as lead sponsors, and brands from Ralph Lauren to Berluci outfitting the athletes, each country’s team uniforms are destined to elicit their own round of cheers.
Because of the international focus of the Olympics, the “kits” that each competing team wears are carefully crafted to reflect the athletes’ home countries. From the ornate ensembles of the opening ceremony to the tactical athletic apparel built to withstand unbelievable feats of human prowess, each and every uniform honors national pride.
As we gear up for the Paris Games, here’s a peek at some of the best Olympic uniforms that have been revealed so far.
The uniforms created for Mongolia by the Ulaanbaatar-based fashion label Michel & Amazonka took TikTok by storm when they were revealed in July. And no wonder: The uniforms—which will be worn by athletes and flag-bearers during the Olympics closing and opening ceremonies— feature an eye-catching array of intricate details. According to the Mongolian National Olympic Committee, each uniform took an average of 20 hours to complete.
With silhouettes inspired by traditional Mongolian deels (asymmetrical, caftan-like robes with billowing sleeves) the uniforms feature dark red, navy, and gold embroidered collars, cuffs, and vests, as well as pleated skirts and draped capes in gauzy white. They also include plenty of embellished accessories: embroidered pouch bags, sash belts, dangling earrings, pointed buryat hats, and gutal boots. Each uniform also showcases a variety of meaningful symbols and motifs tied to both the Paris Olympics and the country of Mongolia itself: look for the Eiffel Tower, the Olympic rings, the Olympic flame, and the Mongolian flag’s Soyombo symbol.
Michel & Amazonka are becoming as well-known for creating chic uniforms as they are for their cashmere, wool, and ready-to-wear. The self-described “pret-a-couture” brand, which is led by two sisters, has also created the uniforms for Mongolian Airlines as well as the ceremonial uniforms worn by Team Mongolia at the 2020 Games in Tokyo and the 2022 Games in Beijing.
Ralph Lauren has been behind Team USA since 2008. This year’s look is a nod to the classic American tailoring for which the designer is best known. The opening ceremony sees athletes donning a traditional blazer over a striped shirt and tie with light-washed denim pants. Red, white, and blue accents leave no mystery as to the competitors’ country of origin. The RL closing ceremony outfits skew more heartland than Ivy League; they feature a moto jacket adorned with patches and white jeans.
The Jamaican flag is comprised of a truly striking color combination: black, gold and green. This colorway is at the heart of Puma’s Olympic kit. Jamaica has made a name for itself for its track and field athletes, who have won an astonishing 86 of the country's 87 Olympic medals, including 26 golds, as of 2022.
At the unveiling of this year’s pieces, Puma CEO Arne Freundt explained that these designs marry speed and fashion: “The cut lines have been strategically placed to accentuate the physique of the athletes whilst providing a showstopping visual that emphasizes the beauty of an athlete in motion.” Of course, when designing for such rigorous competition, the fabric is of particular concern. To that end, Puma used “engineered jacquard fabric for heat reduction and breathability, with thermoadapt technology regulating body temperature to enable optimum performance,” explains Freundt.
As of this year, breakdancing is officially an Olympic sport and the Netherlands dance team are set to make quite an entrance. Their futuristic uniforms pay homage to the colors of the Dutch flag and the vibrant orange of the national football team. The baggy-yet-effortlessly-cool tracksuits are straight from the quirky minds at Amsterdam-based brand The New Originals and sure to make a statement.
You don’t usually associate sports with tuxedos—but that didn’t stop Berluti from incorporating a bit of formalwear inspiration into its 2024 Paris designs. The French luxury brand has created the opening ceremony looks for both the Olympic and Paralympic Games this year and the result is beyond elegant: royal blues mingle with a burnished lapel with ombrè colors that nod to the French flag.
The uniforms were designed in collaboration with Carine Roitfeld, former editor of French Vogue and current editor of CR Fashion Book.
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