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Best and worst Olympic uniforms 2012

  • <b>USA Olympic Uniform 2012</b> <p> Ralph Lauren has designed the uniform for team USA. This preppy inspired look for the Closing Ceremony reflects the style of the USA perfectly. </p><p> © Associated Press</p>
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    USA Olympic Uniform 2012

    USA Olympic Uniform 2012

    Ralph Lauren has designed the uniform for team USA. This preppy inspired look for the Closing Ceremony reflects the style of the USA perfectly.

    © Associated Press

  • <b>Spain Olympic Uniform 2012</b> <br> The Spanish kit, designed by Russian company Bosco, looks more suited to a fast-food chain than the Olympic stadium. The look on these athletes' faces says it all...<br> © Saul Sraviotto / Alex Fabregas
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    Spain Olympic Uniform 2012 © Saul Sraviotto / Alex Fabregas

    Spain Olympic Uniform 2012
    The Spanish kit, designed by Russian company Bosco, looks more suited to a fast-food chain than the Olympic stadium. The look on these athletes' faces says it all...
    © Saul Sraviotto / Alex Fabregas
  • <b>Italy Olympic Uniform 2012</b><br> When you've got Giorgio Armani designing your Olympic kit, you know you're in safe hands. The Italians will be some of the best dressed athletes at the stadium.<p> © Fashion Magazine</p>
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    Italy Olympic Uniform 2012 © Fashion Magazine

    Italy Olympic Uniform 2012
    When you've got Giorgio Armani designing your Olympic kit, you know you're in safe hands. The Italians will be some of the best dressed athletes at the stadium.

    © Fashion Magazine

  • <b>Belize Olympic Uniform 2012 </b> <p> Designer Jeff Banks has completely missed the mark with this Panama-style look. From the corsage hat to the stripy tie to the skinny red belt - what was he thinking?</p><p> © Fashion Magazine</p>
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    Belize Olympic Uniform 2012 © Fashion Magazine

    Belize Olympic Uniform 2012

    Designer Jeff Banks has completely missed the mark with this Panama-style look. From the corsage hat to the stripy tie to the skinny red belt - what was he thinking?

    © Fashion Magazine

  • <b>Jamaica Olympic Uniform 2012 </b><p> Bob Marley's daughter Cedella has been praised for designing the uniform for the Jamaican team,. Fashion critics have already labelled her kit the best of them all. We love the edgy designs and the way she's incorporated the colours of the Jamaican flag.</p><p> © Ken Lennox / Puma</p>
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    Jamaica Olympic Uniform 2012 © Ken Lennox / Puma

    Jamaica Olympic Uniform 2012

    Bob Marley's daughter Cedella has been praised for designing the uniform for the Jamaican team,. Fashion critics have already labelled her kit the best of them all. We love the edgy designs and the way she's incorporated the colours of the Jamaican flag.

    © Ken Lennox / Puma

  • <b>Germany Olympic Uniform 2012</b><p> It looks like Bogner, who designed the uniform for the German Olympic team, may have got the wrong event entirely. This padded jacket and scarf ensemble looks more suited to the Winter Olympics. Neon pink and blue together is never a good idea. </p><p> © Ina Fassbender / Reuters</p>
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    Germany Olympic Uniform 2012 © Ina Fassbender / Reuters

    Germany Olympic Uniform 2012

    It looks like Bogner, who designed the uniform for the German Olympic team, may have got the wrong event entirely. This padded jacket and scarf ensemble looks more suited to the Winter Olympics. Neon pink and blue together is never a good idea.

    © Ina Fassbender / Reuters

  • <b>Netherlands Olympic Uniform 2012 </b><p> We love the fashion-forward creations of Suitsupply, who designed the Olympic uniform for the Dutch teams. The orange and navy blend perfectly together and it looks almost high fashion. The models are pretty easy on the eye, too...</p><p> © Suit Supply</p>
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    Netherlands Olympic Uniform 2012 © Suit Supply

    Netherlands Olympic Uniform 2012

    We love the fashion-forward creations of Suitsupply, who designed the Olympic uniform for the Dutch teams. The orange and navy blend perfectly together and it looks almost high fashion. The models are pretty easy on the eye, too...

    © Suit Supply

  • <b>Great Britain Olympic Uniform 2012 </b><p> Stella McCartney has come up trumps with her designs for Team GB. Practical, patriotic and stylish all in one is a mean feat but she did it. The most important thing is that the athletes feel confident, and by the looks of the pictures, they certainly do.</p><p> © Getty</p>
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    Great Britain Olympic Uniform 2012 © Getty

    Great Britain Olympic Uniform 2012

    Stella McCartney has come up trumps with her designs for Team GB. Practical, patriotic and stylish all in one is a mean feat but she did it. The most important thing is that the athletes feel confident, and by the looks of the pictures, they certainly do.

    © Getty

  • <b>Russia Olympic Uniform 2012</b><p> Last but no means least is this unique look for the Russian athletes. This is one of the worst of the bunch. We just don't know where to look, it's so confusing! And this off-fuchsia shade isn't the most flattering on these Olympic athletes. Oh dear...</p><p> © 2012 Feifei Sun </p><p> By Sophia Moir</p>
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    Russia Olympic Uniform 2012 © 2012 Feifei Sun

    Russia Olympic Uniform 2012

    Last but no means least is this unique look for the Russian athletes. This is one of the worst of the bunch. We just don't know where to look, it's so confusing! And this off-fuchsia shade isn't the most flattering on these Olympic athletes. Oh dear...

    © 2012 Feifei Sun

    By Sophia Moir

<b>USA Olympic Uniform 2012</b> <p> Ralph Lauren has designed the uniform for team USA. This preppy inspired look for the Closing Ceremony reflects the style of the USA perfectly. </p><p> © Associated Press</p>
<b>Spain Olympic Uniform 2012</b> <br> The Spanish kit, designed by Russian company Bosco, looks more suited to a fast-food chain than the Olympic stadium. The look on these athletes' faces says it all...<br> © Saul Sraviotto / Alex Fabregas
<b>Italy Olympic Uniform 2012</b><br> When you've got Giorgio Armani designing your Olympic kit, you know you're in safe hands. The Italians will be some of the best dressed athletes at the stadium.<p> © Fashion Magazine</p>
<b>Belize Olympic Uniform 2012 </b> <p> Designer Jeff Banks has completely missed the mark with this Panama-style look. From the corsage hat to the stripy tie to the skinny red belt - what was he thinking?</p><p> © Fashion Magazine</p>
<b>Jamaica Olympic Uniform 2012 </b><p> Bob Marley's daughter Cedella has been praised for designing the uniform for the Jamaican team,. Fashion critics have already labelled her kit the best of them all. We love the edgy designs and the way she's incorporated the colours of the Jamaican flag.</p><p> © Ken Lennox / Puma</p>
<b>Germany Olympic Uniform 2012</b><p> It looks like Bogner, who designed the uniform for the German Olympic team, may have got the wrong event entirely. This padded jacket and scarf ensemble looks more suited to the Winter Olympics. Neon pink and blue together is never a good idea. </p><p> © Ina Fassbender / Reuters</p>
<b>Netherlands Olympic Uniform 2012 </b><p> We love the fashion-forward creations of Suitsupply, who designed the Olympic uniform for the Dutch teams. The orange and navy blend perfectly together and it looks almost high fashion. The models are pretty easy on the eye, too...</p><p> © Suit Supply</p>
<b>Great Britain Olympic Uniform 2012 </b><p> Stella McCartney has come up trumps with her designs for Team GB. Practical, patriotic and stylish all in one is a mean feat but she did it. The most important thing is that the athletes feel confident, and by the looks of the pictures, they certainly do.</p><p> © Getty</p>
<b>Russia Olympic Uniform 2012</b><p> Last but no means least is this unique look for the Russian athletes. This is one of the worst of the bunch. We just don't know where to look, it's so confusing! And this off-fuchsia shade isn't the most flattering on these Olympic athletes. Oh dear...</p><p> © 2012 Feifei Sun </p><p> By Sophia Moir</p>

London 2012 is the year of the fashion Olympics, with Giorgio Armani labelling it “the most fashionable Olympic Games ever" - but some countries have completely missed the boat. Yahoo! Lifestyle rates the best and worst Olympic uniforms at London 2012.

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