From the color to the subtle design touches, Team USA womens’ gymnasts carry a lot of meaning
walked into the arena at the Tokyo Olympics for the team event, their leotards would embody some red, white and blue theme. And the women did not disappoint.
Jeanne Diaz, senior designer and director of custom at GK Elite, the leotard manufacturer that for the first time made the women’s Olympic uniforms, says the theme for the leotards was Modern Warrior. “These strong…women come onto the mat like it’s their battlefield,” says Diaz. “They are ready to go, ready to fight for these gold medals and I wanted the apparel to highlight the strength of these athletes.
The team chose to wear another patriotism-inspired leotard during the qualification round, a navy leotard with laser-cut red stars splashed over the entire body and sleeves. This design “is supposed to represent fireworks, the Fourth of July and a whole smorgasbord of Americana.”Wally Skalij—Los Angeles Times/Getty ImagesThe U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team Is Still the Favorite in Tokyo.
The designs representing fearlessness evoke armor, with strong lines and intricate patterns. After trying on one of these designs for the first time, Jordan Chiles admitting to feeling like a superhero.
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