Stella McCartney Named Official Olympics Designer
Written by Vegetarian Star on July 14th, 2010 in Athletes-Games-Sports, Fashion.
Stella McCartney has been chosen as the creative director for the British Olympic Team!
Stella’s title means she’ll be overseeing everything the athletes wear, as well as the fan wear. Her partnership with the Olympic brand Team GB marks the first time a fashion designer will be responsible for the attire of the entire British team, including for the 2012 London Games.
Stella called her role, “an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” and her words may be more than sentiment for other fashion designers.
No other designer has been granted involvement with the Olympic games at such a high level, the closest coming to the honor being Ralph Lauren being responsible for the opening ceremony outfits for team USA at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Naturally, we should expect to see Stella’s ethics take her to the basketball court, swimming pool and whatever sports team in need of dressing their athletes with a snazzy, comfortable look. The Guardian gives hints as what we might see in 2012:
“Clues, however, might lurk in the previous creations of McCartney, who is known for her mannish tailoring, jumpsuits and light-as-air blouses – and her staunch refusal as a vegetarian to use animal products in her designs. If her Olympic designs are consistent, then Team GB should expect pared back minimal designs with simple discreet detailing.”
Photo: PR Photos
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