London: 1908, 1948 and 2012. Some of us may be lucky enough to say they have seen two UK Olympics in their lifetime but for most of us this is a one time only gig. Did you catch the torch as it blazed its trail through Reading? Did you do your bit and frantically wave your red, white and blue flags? Yeah, of course you did!
Obviously the Olympics and Paralympics celebrate the very best people can achieve in the world of sport. However Frock&Roll is all about fashion, so we thought we’d take a close look at Team GB’s sporting outfits. Yep it can’t be denied Stella McCartney has done a sterling job for the last 2 years in producing 590 outfits. They look very ‘functional’ but we can’t help thinking Stella’s missed a trick. Ok, there’s a belt to casually knot here, a union jack motif to admire there but where’s the vintage inspiration? Yeah yeah the team’s look is uniform for national pride but where’s the unique and customised style? Now, if Frock&Roll had dressed our Olympians the games may have looked a little different! Frock&Roll is more likely to align its sporting look with the dapper competitors of the Chap Olympiad, held a couple of weekends ago and hailed as a “celebration of athletic ineptitude and immaculate trouser creases”: The Chap Olympiad.
Obviously the Olympics and Paralympics celebrate the very best people can achieve in the world of sport. However Frock&Roll is all about fashion, so we thought we’d take a close look at Team GB’s sporting outfits. Yep it can’t be denied Stella McCartney has done a sterling job for the last 2 years in producing 590 outfits. They look very ‘functional’ but we can’t help thinking Stella’s missed a trick. Ok, there’s a belt to casually knot here, a union jack motif to admire there but where’s the vintage inspiration? Yeah yeah the team’s look is uniform for national pride but where’s the unique and customised style? Now, if Frock&Roll had dressed our Olympians the games may have looked a little different! Frock&Roll is more likely to align its sporting look with the dapper competitors of the Chap Olympiad, held a couple of weekends ago and hailed as a “celebration of athletic ineptitude and immaculate trouser creases”: The Chap Olympiad.
We are very proud to unveil Frock&Roll’s own vintage version of the GB team's sportswear.
Opening ceremony: Bring on the marching band, bring on the majorettes, bring on the cheerleaders and we’ve got ourselves a very classy opening ceremony. Oh and GM definitely stands for gold medal.
Basketball: Hanging loose and keeping it real with the YMCA and college sports style.
Sportsbags don’t need to be cumbersome or ugly. Pop in a spare pair of volleyball pants (is that what they’re called?), to avoid having to play in a pair from the lost property box, and our top athletes are ready to play knowing they have already blown the other teams off the beach in the accessories events.
Sailing: Yachtsmen and women are a rather hardy lot but who says elegance has to be sacrificed in the name of sporting prowess? Not us. A cute sailor collar can only help, surely!
And a fetching scarf with a sail boat emblem is essential, particularly as it can get quite chilly out on the water. We have thought of everything!
And a fetching scarf with a sail boat emblem is essential, particularly as it can get quite chilly out on the water. We have thought of everything!
Cycling: As our Frock&Roll sports stars are unlikely to break into an unseemly sweat, our cycling team can lead the pack in a gorgeous patterned shirt.
Equestrian: Forget all that dark lycra. Let’s take show-jumping back to the 1950’s with a crisp white shirt, a classic smart black jacket, immaculate cream jodphurs and obligatory hairnet and if the spectators want to demonstrate their support how about this fab horsey shirt!
Tennis: Classic tennis whites; what more is there to say? Job done.
Swimming: Poolside fashion doesn’t have to be wet; a floral swimsuit really hits a vintage high and the 60’s beach dress is perfect for relaxing by the pool after a race or synchronised swim.
Spectators: Whether a golden ticket holder or munching chocolate at home and shouting encouragement at the telly there is no excuse for us spectators to let the team down or our personal style standards drop. How about showing support with some tasteful accents of red, white and blue.
Whatever you’re planning during the Olympics, whether it’s throwing yourself into the games and having the union jack tattooed on your face or making the most of the quiet in the shops or hiding under your duvet for the duration we hope you have a fab Olympics 2012.
Love Frock&Roll
p.s. Well done Bradley Wiggins! You've set the standard now!
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