U.S. Olympic Committee spokesman Patrick Sandusky said in a statement, responded by saying: “Unlike the rest of the world Olympic delegation, the U.S. Olympic delegation is sponsored by private, we would like to thank the support of our sponsors, we also Ralph Lauren’s partnership proud, this is an iconic American company. ”
Sandusky on his personal Twitter to respond to the users questioned said: “all the discussions on Olympic uniforms made in China are meaningless, Ralph Lauren is a support for the U.S. athletes.” He also asked said: “I’m just curious, you are wearing the clothes / accessories where manufacturing? and every american men’s fashion rings, mens jewelry, womens fashion costume jewelry, where manufacturing?”
In the official face of Ralph Lauren’s book, many users messages express dissatisfaction, and some even threatened to boycott the clothing brand. For the storm, the company simply responded by saying: These uniforms embody the “American sport and the spirit of sport”.
In a voice of opposition, was also criticized the move runs counter to the “free market” and Sports Without Borders, the spirit of the Olympic clothing / jewelry accessories “politicization” is quite ridiculous.
Los Angeles Times editorial Paul Whitefield published an article on that day, said Reed, who remarks, but “posturing” and hinted that this bipartisan presidential candidate on “outsourcing” debate. , Whitefield wrote: “No matter what clothes to wear, I will fully support the U.S. Olympic team, I will be watching their performance through my ‘Made in China’ TV. S. We’re proud of our partnership with Ralph Lauren, an iconic American company, and excited to watch America’s finest athletes compete at the upcoming Games in London.
So tell us what you think: Should Ralph Lauren pony up some American made goods, clothes, jewelry, cell phone(include iPhone, iPad) for our athletes?
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