10 Designer Olympic Team Uniforms

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Giorgio Armani (Italy)

How's this for an Olympic perk? Each member of the squad Italy sent to London received a 50-piece collection from the team's official outfitter-Giorgio Armani-as well as a set of Armani luggage. The designer's Emporio Armani EA7 label produced the stylish gear, which will not be used in competition. And the collection-which includes a warm-up suit, shoes, shirts, and Bermuda shorts-will not feature

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Photo by: Getty Images

Giorgio Armani (Italy)

How's this for an Olympic perk? Each member of the squad Italy sent to London received a 50-piece collection from the team's official outfitter-Giorgio Armani-as well as a set of Armani luggage. The designer's Emporio Armani EA7 label produced the stylish gear, which will not be used in competition. And the collection-which includes a warm-up suit, shoes, shirts, and Bermuda shorts-will not feature the colors of the Italian flag; Armani designed the clothes in midnight blue, or azzuro, because Italy's sports teams have long been known as the Azzuri. There's also one secret patriotic touch to his clothes: The words of Italy's national anthem are stitched into the lining of the opening-ceremony jackets and under the collar of the polo shirts.

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