Is this China’s worst Olympic uniform ever? Internet users mock ‘stir-fried tomatoes and scrambled egg’ ensemble
The uniforms to be worn by China’s athletes at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro this August have been mocked by some internet users.
The designs presented on Tuesday have sparked heated discussion online over their bright use of colour, with some saying the uniforms look the Chinese dish stir-fried tomatoes and scrambled egg, the state-run news agency Xinhua reported.
Male athletes will wear a red jacket with white trousers and white shoes, while female athletes will wear yellow jackets with a white skirt and white shoes.
Ye was quoted as saying that he decided to keep using red in his latest design because the colour is often used during festive occasions in Chinese culture.
The design is also intended to make the athletes look like they are being covered by China’s flag, which has five yellow stars on a red background, as they walk into the Olympic stadium.
Ye’s designs for the 2008 Olympics were also called “ugly” by some critics. Some internet users have also challenged his lack of academic qualifications in fashion design.
Ye was quoted as saying that he was confident about his new designs, saying they were “more recognisable”.
