A Makeover of Olympic Proportions
August 16, 2004 | Levent OZLER
With all the negative publicity surrounding this summer's Games, a wiser International Olympic Committee could have stepped up and given the Games what it really needs.
A makeover.
Just think: Fashion designers could work their magic on any number of uniforms. Start with the swim team. Hire Amir Slama, a Brazilian swimwear designer known for his sexy styles. That'd be one aerodynamic suit, I promise.
Maybe Versace could outfit the soccer team with something a little more form-fitting. And La Perla could take on the sportsbra. And, of course, there'd have to be gift bags.
It could happen. MAC Cosmetics, for the first time, has sent makeup artists to the Games. The team of 35 will paint and primp hundreds of flag- and placard-bearers as well as the final torchbearer during the opening and closing ceremonies.
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