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Friday, August 8, 2008
Olympic Fashion
Not really feeling this Ralph Lauren look on Kobe. What do you think?

I'm kind of torn how Ralph Lauren dressed the American athletes for the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. Maybe I can't get passed the idea that athletic wear should be comfortable, not dressy. It should be soft and pliable. I don't think athletes - check out Kobe here - should look like they are going to High Tea. It's so pretentious. But that's exactly how Ralph Lauren dressed the Americans. He harkened a bygone era. True, it's nice to see people looking crisp and Americans need a good polishing up. It's just that this look: this pressed navy blue jacket, and white beret and cream pants esemble -  reminds me of a time when all Americans weren't equal. And that's a frightening image to project on the world's stage in 2008. What do you think? By the way pieces will be available at Polo stores and on-line soon.

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About Elizabeth Wellington
I’m a Libra so I’m all about pretty things. We of the scales sign know what we like, and our standards are high. So I can’t help but love fashion – one day I will get that Diane von Furstenberg wrap and those Christian Louboutin shoes. And fragrances? My favorite right now is Chanel Mademoiselle. As for makeup, can we say MAC? So let’s thank the Greek goddess of beauty, Aphrodite, that a true fashionista can find everything she needs right here in Philly. I’ve covered fashion here for six years, and I have traveled to New York, Los Angeles and Paris to write about local and national designers. Let me tell you, there is no place where people wear midnight Eagles green or Phillies red with such wild abandon as they do on the west side of the Ben Franklin Bridge. Sound familiar? This blog is for you.
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