Culture
Team Olympic uniforms at the Winter Olympics reflect each country's cultural pride.
Besides, no one wants to be like the others. Designers are developing Olympic uniforms to somehow distinguish participants in the competition.
And sometimes the result of such efforts, which we see in the international arena, is very interesting.
Russian national team Olympic uniform
Russia
The Russian Olympic uniform was developed by Bosco. For the opening ceremony, a formal uniform was created, consisting of a down coat with Russian tricolor colors and folklore ornaments for women and a blue coat with sheepskin trim for men.
Various accessories are also provided, including gloves with the colors of the Olympic rings. A total of 45 items of clothing and accessories were developed and 750 sets were sewn according to the number of participants in the Olympic delegation.
Olympic uniform 2014
France
Many people expect French people to wear stylish costumes at the Olympics, and they have not departed from their traditions. France's Olympic uniforms for the opening and closing ceremonies were created by the well-known company LaCoste. This year they opted for elegance and neutral colors.
Germany
The German team's Olympic uniform stands out with a rainbow of colors on hats, coats and pants. Willy Bogner, the uniform designer, said that he developed colors and materials specially selected for conditions in Sochi.
Canada
The Olympic team will be wearing fairly discreet black and red coats and sweaters from Hudson's Bay Co. The hockey players' uniform drew some criticism, as it resembled the logo of Petro-Canada, a petroleum company.
USA
The US dress for the 2014 Winter Olympics was designed by Ralph Lauren and consists of patchwork-style wool cardigans with stars and American flag stripes.
Nippon
The Japanese Olympic team chose business style for the opening ceremony in Sochi. Japan is sending about 100 athletes to Sochi.
NZ
Olympians from New Zealand will wear a Mons Royale bodysuit at the opening ceremony. The photo shows uniforms for various sports and casual wear.
Sochi 2014 Olympic uniform
South Korea
South Korea is sending 64 athletes to Sochi wearing warm coats shown at the celebration of the country's sports delegation.
Italy
The Italian Olympic team is dressed in ceremonial and casual Giorgio Armani uniforms, just like at previous Olympics.
Czechia
The Czech ski jumping team demonstrates its Olympic team uniform.
Norway
The Norwegian curling team presents its Olympic sports uniform, which many considered rather eccentric.
Mexico
The only representative of Mexico at the Olympics will be Hubertus von Hohenlohe, a prince and alpine skier who will undoubtedly be remembered for his traditional Mexican-style uniform.