US Olympic Outfits

SnackTime · 07-13-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Lady_Snow

Looks like for the 2014 Winter Olympic Ralph Lauren uniforms will be U.S. made, it's to "late" to redo the stupid ones that they will wear soon.

BOO!

I heard on ABC World News that there are U.S. companies who employ U.S. citizens that could still make the uniforms in time for the Olympics however, I am tired so perhaps I misunderstood the statement...

The_Lady_Snow · 07-13-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SnackTime

I heard on ABC World News that there are U.S. companies who employ U.S. citizens that could still make the uniforms in time for the Olympics however, I am tired so perhaps I misunderstood the statement...

Yes, BUT they would not be "Ralph Lauren", I suspect money trail.

Andrea · 07-13-2012, 07:03 PM

I find the uniforms very old fashioned and an insult to women.

LaneyDoll · 07-13-2012, 07:46 PM

Personally, I do not like the outfits. Now, though it is atypical of me, I do not mind the "Made in China" part but only because the Olympics are about bringing the world together in the spirit of competition. What I do mind is that they were made in China where the workers are paid a pittance and yet the "replica" uniforms are being sold for unreal amounts.

To me, the outfits look like something a stewardess would have worn, back in the day.

*Anya* · 07-13-2012, 08:37 PM

I find it profoundly sad that it was not too terribly long ago that clothing was still made in the USA.

That the US Olympic team bought uniforms made in China instead of the USA blows my mind.

I know I am old but I still have some clothing I bought in the early 80's that still looks new, that has the Ladies Garment Workers union label inside.

Let's see if clothing not made in the USA can last that long and still look good almost 30 years later!

I still remember these commercials too. Anyone else that can still sing along?

homoe · 07-13-2012, 08:56 PM

To bad Ralph Lauren isn't more interested in proudly displaying a "Made in America" label on his clothing than farming out jobs that save him millions in wages~

Ciaran · 07-14-2012, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by *Anya*

Let's see if clothing not made in the USA can last that long and still look good almost 30 years later!

Leaving aside the issues of whether the US team's clothing should be made within the USA and the styles, there's absolutely nothing that is intrinsically superior to clothing (or other goods) manufactured in the USA than any other part of the world.

I've purchased many items of clothing made in lower cost parts of Asia that are of very high quality and, in many instances, much better than most clothing manufactured in the USA (or the UK or continental Europe for that matter).

Okiebug61 · 07-14-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ciaran

Leaving aside the issues of whether the US team's clothing should be made within the USA and the styles, there's absolutely nothing that is intrinsically superior to clothing (or other goods) manufactured in the USA than any other part of the world.

I've purchased many items of clothing made in lower cost parts of Asia that are of very high quality and, in many instances, much better than most clothing manufactured in the USA (or the UK or continental Europe for that matter).

Are the workers who make these clothes paid well?

*Anya* · 07-14-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ciaran

Leaving aside the issues of whether the US team's clothing should be made within the USA and the styles, there's absolutely nothing that is intrinsically superior to clothing (or other goods) manufactured in the USA than any other part of the world.

I've purchased many items of clothing made in lower cost parts of Asia that are of very high quality and, in many instances, much better than most clothing manufactured in the USA (or the UK or continental Europe for that matter).

1. As a citizen of the USA, I stand by my belief that outfits for the USA Olympic team should be made in the USA. Besides the fact that it supports the workers in our/my own country, I feel the employers in our/my country should keep jobs in this country.

2. If you have also had clothing that you bought in the early 80's, in China, that still looks good as new today and that you still are able to wear today-that is outstanding.

My personal experience has been different than yours.

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