London 2012: US Ralph Lauren uniform made in China
13:46, 13 July 2012
WASHINGTON. July 13. KAZINFORM US athletes at the forthcoming London Olympics will wear stylish uniforms designed in the US - but made in China, according to BBC.
The news prompted a rare outbreak of bipartisan agreement, with Republican and Democratic leaders highly critical of the US Olympic Committee.
"I think the Olympic committee should be ashamed of themselves," Senate majority leader Harry Reid said.
The outfits - which cost close to $2,000 (£1,300) - were designed by US label Ralph Lauren.
The classic navy blue blazers, white trousers and skirts, and red-accented ties and berets may have a distinctly American look, but the label inside reads "Made in China", ABC News revealed .
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