Local designers reimagine Team USA's uniforms

Article by: SARA GLASSMAN , Star Tribune
Updated: July 26, 2012 - 12:22 PM

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Anticipation is building for the Olympics, when the world will be watching Team USA in uniforms designed by Ralph Lauren. The combo of blue blazer and white skirt or trousers, shown above, seems classically stylish to some, but downright dull to others.

"They should be more fun," said local designer Lindsey Hopkins.

Designer Marissa Bridges agreed: "Right now they are pretty basic," she said. "There's an opportunity to incorporate more trends while still keeping them functional.

To host our own fashion Olympics, we asked Hopkins, Bridges and three other Minnesota designers how they would improve on what the American athletes should wear for their international appearances.

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