Can the Olympics be fashionable? Styling athletes not a straightforward matter


By AGENCY

This photo shows Japan's uniforms for opening day of Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Photo: AP

The Olympics in Tokyo opened July 23, when the world's athletes marched behind their flag-bearers.

Olympic gear makes for lively social media fodder, starting with the hours-long Parade Of Nations. The year-long wait due to the pandemic has given enthusiasts extra time to ponder what they love or hate.

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