Which teams won gold for fashion at the Olympic Opening Ceremony?
The Olympic Opening Ceremony in Rio did not fail to impress. From demonstrating the rich Brazilian culture, to the beyond-incredible light show, to the Cirque du Soleil-style choreography, to the massive dance parties, to Gisele — Brazil got it done.
But perhaps the most impressive part of the Opening Ceremony was the Parade of Nations, where each participating country’s athletes walked into the stadium as one united team.
It was also when we all collectively realized that we need a serious geography lesson.
Over 200 countries paraded through Maracana Stadium, with more than 11,000 athletes rocking their meticulously designed uniforms.
Every single country looked sharp AF.
Here are a few of our faves:
Portugal wore jeans, so they automatically win the gold medal (and our hearts).
Let's go! #Portugal #Rio2016 #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/sGtd5r1ozF
— JL® (@onredcarpetJL) August 6, 2016
Even though team USA’s shirts looked vaguely (OK, identical) to the Russian flag, the athletes still looked fire.
It's @MichaelPhelps with @TeamUSA #olympics #openingceremony #rio2016 pic.twitter.com/p6EpuUDHVT
— The Olympic Games (@Olympics) August 6, 2016
Australians wore Sportscraft stripes and TOMS shoes. Yes and Yes.
Team Australia looked seriously schmick at opening ceremony in Rio today. Go well guys. All Oz barracking for you. pic.twitter.com/mo5e9ywxvi
— Kevin Rudd (@MrKRudd) August 6, 2016
Bulgaria — the hats, the dresses, the red jackets — the yes.
Bulgaria has style! #OpeningCeremony #Olympics2016 pic.twitter.com/RynMUxwQVM
— Chief Spiller of the Sweet Tea (@spilltheATX) August 6, 2016
Britain looked dapper, which, of course, was to be expected.
Great to see our very own @EWatton1 front and centre last night! #Hockey #SambaSticks #openingceremony pic.twitter.com/uIJ3WZM1xp
— Great Britain Hockey (@GBHockey) August 6, 2016
Aruba’s uniforms were colorful, fun, bizarre and strangely intriguing.
Aruba outfits rocking #OpeningCeremony Would expect nothing less. pic.twitter.com/8xpQDScldR
— Nul Points (@nulpointsnet) August 6, 2016
Burundi nailed it with their traditional clothing and LIME GREEN SNEAKERS.
This is dope RT @somaliadev: Burundi looked amazing🇧🇮🇧🇮 #OpeningCeremony #rio2016 https://t.co/eyik6hDsS7
— #nomadicfeels ✨✌🏾 (@nomadicfeels) August 6, 2016
And then there was Tonga. Tonga didn’t even need shirts. Just a skirt, a necklace and oil. Lots and lots of oil.
Who is visiting #Tonga?! (Where is Tonga?) pic.twitter.com/HHJeQfECc6
— Tammi (@MudflapFairy) August 6, 2016
Needless to say, every country looked totally unique and off-the-charts incredible.
