Ralph Lauren US Olympic uniforms sport a Made in China label.
The iconic American designer Ralph Lauren has made a serious misstep by having the entire U.S. Olympic Team’s opening ceremony uniform made in China.
Does RL really think this is OK? Is the company that cheap? So far we don’t know what they think as there has been no direct comment on the issue.
What a waste of an opportunity to give a much-needed boost to local production as well as highlight the fact that clothing manufacturing in America is still possible and preferable. Beyond that, it’s a bad reflection on the Ralph Lauren company and the U.S. Olympic Committee.
Come on, American Olympic uniforms should be made in America. Period.
Washington is up in arms with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid suggesting the pile of China-made uniforms be burned. Some American designs are also unhappy. Nanette Lapore, who proudly manufactures her women’s line in the U.S. shared her thoughts with CNN:
This is just excellent. Way to go, Ralph Lauren. Thanks for making us look stupid.
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Take away is contract for the 2014 Olympic Games and give it to another American designer. He shouldn’t always do it anyway. Made the athletes look like private school tweebs.