Artefacts

Tokyo 2020, tracking suit of the Liberian delegation, worn by several teammates during the parade.

Physical description

Shirt and loose pants. Size XXL.

Created

Created: Telfar Clemens

Materials

textile, polyester

Colors

white, blue, red

Dimension

160 x 61 cm

Literature

FINNEY, Alice. "Telfar designs unisex uniforms for Liberian Olympic team". In: Dezeen, 27 July 2021, https://www.dezeen.com/2021/07/27/telfar-designs-unisex-collection-team-liberia-official-olympic-uniform/

Type of item

Clothes and Accessories -> uniform

Reference number

237499

Ensemble

Keywords

Opening parade of delegations Tokyo 2020, Olympic Games Liberia Diverse

Notes

Tokyo 2020, tracksuit worn by some members of the Liberian delegation during the Athletes’ Parade. Liberian-American fashion designer Telfar Clemens and his business partner Babak Radboy created the uniform for the Liberian delegation. “The garments tell the story of a journey of recognition – in which Telfar saw the roots of his design DNA all around him in the streets of a country with a history deeply entwined with America’s own,” said the designers. Donated by the NOC