US Olympic team’s closing ceremony outfits mocked after debut

Team USA’s Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony outfits were unveiled Wednesday to criticism from many social media users.

The ensembles, designed by longtime official Olympic uniform designer Ralph Lauren, feature white pants, polo shirts and collared sport jackets with red, white and blue accessories, all emblazoned with the company’s signature polo player logo.

Many Twitter users commented that the uniforms give off an air of wealth and privilege.

Is the only event this year yacht racing? https://t.co/atnWHTktis

— Chase Mitchell (@ChaseMit) April 14, 2021

Big “that dorm is named after my grandfather” energy https://t.co/f0Lf5qXD92

— Jacob Peters (@JacobNPeters1) April 14, 2021

Team USA always dresses like they’re about to ask me if I know who their father is https://t.co/K1GQIuoTPz

— Josh Billinson (@jbillinson) April 14, 2021

Others criticized them for looking race-specific.

someone should tell @RalphLauren & @NBCOlympics that Team USA isn’t just white people. https://t.co/SV9zSG4oqv

— Tommie Sunshine ✊️ (@tommiesunshine) April 14, 2021

“I just don’t think he’d be a good culture fit.” https://t.co/Fmpfocm1hR

— Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias) April 14, 2021

The uniforms were ready to go for last year’s games, which were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. The pants included in this year’s uniform feature a patch that reads “Team USA” and “2020.”

The AP notes the team’s opening ceremony outfits will be revealed in July ahead of the games, slated to take place July 23 through August 8.

Ralph Lauren’s Olympic retail collection, the revenue of which goes to supporting Team USA, is available for purchase online and in select stores, the AP reports.