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If you see a turtle sitting on a fence post, you may not know how it got there,but you can be darn sure it had help. ~ Will Rogers
Beyond Art
Symbolism + Beauty
Designed to wear on a global stage, two recent items of clothing stand out for including historic symbols in fashion forward ways: the hat Aretha Franklin wore at Obama's 2009 Inauguration, and the sweaters designed for the USA Olympic team.
The hat and the sweaters contain design elements that pay homage to those who came before us. I am in awe of such artistry.
Respect
Made in the USA, too!
Sixty workers at the Ball of Cotton knitwear factory in the City of Commerce, California made the USA Olympic team sweaters.
Using American grown wool, in a patchwork of patriotic colors and symbols, the sweaters wrapped each athlete in warmth and comfort. The inspired design is uniquely American.
Bravo Ralph Lauren
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| Wearing a hat specially designed for the occasion, Aretha Franklin sings at Obama's 2009 Inauguration. |
As Aretha Franklin sang My Country 'Tis of Thee, at Obama's January 20, 2009 inauguration, I marveled at the symbolism represented in the design of her hat.
Recalling the bandannas women slaves wore to restrain their hair, the big bow, decorated with a bit of bling told a story all its own. I was awed by her moving tribute to the "land where my father died," and the joy that our land - finally - became a place of freedom for all.
Recalling the bandannas women slaves wore to restrain their hair, the big bow, decorated with a bit of bling told a story all its own. I was awed by her moving tribute to the "land where my father died," and the joy that our land - finally - became a place of freedom for all.
Worn at a jaunty angle, the hat conveyed a joy worthy of the day and worthy of the ages. It's apparently at the Smithsonian now.
Shortly after the inauguration, I downloaded her song from iTunes. A secret pleasure, when driving backroads, is to open all the windows and play Aretha's My Country 'Tis of Thee...full blast!. It's a BIG song, and Aretha branded it for the ages.
Enjoy Aretha's singing this song on YouTube:
And those USA Olympic Team Sweaters
WOW!
Enjoy Aretha's singing this song on YouTube:
And those USA Olympic Team Sweaters
WOW!
Worn by models at the unveiling of the team clothing, the sweaters looked pretty blah to me. Seen alone, I can understand the "ugly sweater" thinking. But when worn as a group, wow!
Team after team, entered the Olympic Stadium, wearing just about the same jackets and pants, differing only in national colors. Then Team USA entered, wearing sweaters!
Pattern, color, vibrancy. The team radiated youth, energy, pride, joy, and were branded as stars from head to toe!
Team after team, entered the Olympic Stadium, wearing just about the same jackets and pants, differing only in national colors. Then Team USA entered, wearing sweaters!
Pattern, color, vibrancy. The team radiated youth, energy, pride, joy, and were branded as stars from head to toe!
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| Team USA enters Fisht Stadium, 2/7/2014. StarTribune.com |
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| Made at Ball of Cotton Knitting Factory in the City of Commerce, California, the sweaters are a patchwork of patriotic colors and symbols. LosAngeles.CBSLocal.com |
Sixty workers at the Ball of Cotton knitwear factory in the City of Commerce, California made the USA Olympic team sweaters.
Using American grown wool, in a patchwork of patriotic colors and symbols, the sweaters wrapped each athlete in warmth and comfort. The inspired design is uniquely American.
Bravo Ralph Lauren
Check out the Ralph Lauren website to learn about the design and manufacturing of these sweaters. www.RalphLauren.com
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| Yay Team USA! |
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