Olympic podiums and medal presenter uniforms unveiled
Posted Feb 2, 2010 8:23 pm.
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They’re designed to make sure no one forgets the Vancouver Olympics. VANOC has unveiled the unique Olympic podiums and medal presenter uniforms.
The 23 medal podiums at various locations are shaped and contoured like Vancouver Island – both in form and topography, including mountain ranges. The podiums are made of wood from various regions of B.C.
Medal presenter uniforms were also unveiled, and each medal winner will be handed a predominantly green bouquet of B.C. green spider mums, and leather leaf ferns.
Vancouver’s Aritzia fashion house made the medal presenter outfits. Designer Umi Eto says they reflect the blue colours of the west coast and feature the same aboriginal art seen on the Olympic medals. “We have produced a heritage knit sweater for all of our indoor ceremonies. We have also produced a cocoon parka for the outdoor ceremonies and an athlete escort costume.”
