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Internet goes wild for Mongolias Paris 2024 outfits [Video]

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Move over Lululemon, Berluti and Ralph Lauren. The internet has chosen its new favorite national uniform at the forthcoming Paris 2024 Olympics: Mongolia’s.Related video above: Ralph Lauren outfits Team USA for Paris Olympics and ParalympicsFeaturing intricately embroidered vests, pleated robes and accessories inspired by traditional attire, the country’s opening and closing ceremony outfits have taken social media by storm since being unveiled last week.The designs are the work of Michel&Amazonka, a Ulaanbaatar-based label producing couture and ready-to-wear garments that “express the essence of Mongolian tradition and culture” in what the brand calls a “contemporary light.”The label revealed its designs via a series of glossy photos and a video shoot reminiscent of a luxury fashion campaign. Female athletes’ outfits come with ceremonial earrings and embroidered bags, while male flag-bearers will wear an archery hat, belt and traditional Mongolian boots.Designs incorporate the national colors of blue, red, and white, as well as …

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4 changes coming to Starbucks under new CEO: Comfy seating, community spaces and more [Video]

For new Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol, the future of the popular coffee chain is rooted in concepts from it's past. The new chairman of the Seattle-based coffee company said dated Tuesday that after spending a few weeks visiting Starbucks stores to consider the customer experience and discuss operations, store design, marketing and product development, that "two truths emerged."