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From inclusivity to traditional: Here’s a preview of Paris Olympic uniforms for different countries

Fashion designers from around the world are preparing to showcase their national team uniforms for the upcoming Paris Olympics. Stella Jean, an Italian-Haitian designer, is styling Haiti's team with vibrant, colorful designs that highlight the cultural vitality of the Caribbean nation. Ralph Lauren is outfitting the US team with tailored navy blazers, blue-and-white striped Oxford shirts, and blue jeans for the opening ceremony. For the closing ceremony, the team will wear white jeans with matching jackets in red, white, and blue. India's athletes will wear uniforms inspired by the country's national "taegeuk" circular symbol, which connotes harmony between negative and positive cosmic forces. South Korea's athletes will sport uniforms inspired by the country's national symbol, with motifs including one of the four black trigrams from the flag's corners. Italy's athletes will be elegantly attired in Emporio Armani uniforms, which blend elegance with practicality. Britain's athletes will wear uniforms featuring a four-nation floral motif, representing the unique identities and histories of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The uniforms are designed to send a message of collaboration and unity.
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