The Jamaica Olympic Association And PUMA Unveil Olympic Apparel For London 2012, Designed By Cedella Marley July 30, 2012 – Posted in: 2012, Cedella Marley, Darren Agyei-Dua 2012, Darren Agyei-Dua Advertising, Darren Agyei-Dua Celebrity, Darren Agyei-Dua Editorial, Darren Agyei-Dua Grooming, Darren Agyei-Dua Portfolio, Kenneth Soh, Mila Victoria, The London Olympics 2012, Usain Bolt – Tags: 2012, Celebrity, Darren Agyei-Dua Celebrity, Darren-Agyei-Dua Portfolio, Fashion Runway Shows, Hair Stylists, Jamaica Olympic Association, Make Up Artists, Stylists / Fashion Editors
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Bob’s daughter, Cedella Marley designed the 2012 Olympic uniform, podium and ceremony wear for the Jamaican Track & Field Team!
London, United Kingdom (June 1, 2012) –The Jamaica Olympic Association and PUMA today launched the Jamaican Team uniforms for the London 2012 Olympic Games™, including podium and ceremony wear with the help of Jamaican Track Athlete and World’s Fastest man Usain Bolt. Fashion designer Cedella Marley, daughter of Reggae icon the late Bob Marley, unveiled her designs alongside Usain Bolt at the launch in London today.
The designs will be worn by the entire team (men and women), including three-time Jamaican Olympic gold medallist, fastest man in the world and PUMA athlete Usain Bolt. PUMA’s partnership with Marley, the eldest daughter in the Jamaican family dynasty, underscores the brand’s long-time commitment to the Caribbean nation, with its rich cultural heritage, global music contributions and its unparalleled dedication to Athletics.
“It is truly an honor to design this collection for my home country and my home team,” said Cedella Marley. “It’s not even a dream come true because it’s something I never dreamed would be possible. I ran track in high school in Jamaica and I’m still a huge fan of Jamaican Athletics, so to have a role in creating the outfits for our Olympians is a thrill. I admire what PUMA has been doing in Jamaica over the years and the Marley family has the same type of give-back philosophy. I think this partnership is going to be legendary.”
Staying true to PUMA’s DNA of sportlifestyle, the collection incorporates high-tech fabrics and silhouettes engineered to enhance the performance of the athletes hailing from the fastest country in the world—Jamaica. Taking inspiration from the vibrant colors and patterns of the Caribbean nation as well as the African influences that have come to characterize that country, Cedella Marley’s unique designs are sure to make the world take notice in the summer of 2012.
“I can’t think of a better person to design our Olympic outfits than Cedella,” said Usain Bolt. “PUMA got that right…hooking up with a legendary Jamaican. She’s a great designer but also carries on the spirit of our nation through the legacy of the Marley family. It’s going to be inspirational to run in London with that energy surrounding me.”
PUMA’s Olympic wear will be accompanied by a lifestyle collection of apparel, footwear and accessories which will be available at PUMA retail stores globally in June 2012.
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Sara Gottman, Head of International PR, PUMA,sara.gottman@puma.com
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Tim Stedman, Senior International PR Manager Sport Performance, PUMA, tim.stedman@puma.com
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