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STYLE AND CULTURE
YOUR SUMMER GAMES MOOD BOARD C/O THE NEW & NICHE SPORTS
By Steven Potter, 26 July 2024
It's not being dubbed the 'fashion olympics' for nothing. Along with all the designer uniforms and epic opening-ceremony 'fits (hello, Haiti and Mongolia), there's a slew of sports you'll want to watch as much for the looks as the elite performances. From breaking to climbing, they all have a definite vibe, combining fashion creds with cultural cachet. Keep scrolling for inspo from the coolest events the games have to offer.
BREAKING
Debuting this year, breakdancing is finally getting the sporting recognition it deserves. Originating in the Bronx during the 1970s, breaking eventually became synonymous with a classic look – baggy silhouettes, lots of logos and sneakers. It grew from the need for incredible function to keep pace with the ever-evolving technicality of the dance moves – from the shape of a hat for head spins to the choice of fabric for floor slides. Compact and lightweight trainers are key: Nike Cortez and adidas Superstars are pro favourites.
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adidas Originals embroidered unisex sweatshirt, £85
Tommy Jeans nylon parachute pants, £95
CLIMBING
Climbing and the summer games became official in 2021, and for lovers of vintage, gorpcore and the occasional go at a climbing wall, this could be the event for you. A lot of climbing gear has a natural, weather-worn appearance. It's kind of scruffy, but in a cool way – think sun-bleached jersey and homemade sleeveless tanks, mixed in with anything by Columbia, The North Face and Kavu.
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The North Face circle logo oversized tank, £28
SKATEBOARDING
This event has been part of the summer games since 2020 and has quickly become one of the favourites (shoutout to Team GB's Sky Brown, who's joined this year by Lola Tambling and Andy Macdonald). Rooted in the 1950s, it was in the 1980s that skateboarding took off and became a certified subculture. With that transition came the OG look: baggy jeans/chinos, and vulcanised-sole sneaks by brands like Vans, Etnies, DC and more – coupled with oversized skate-brand tees, check shirts and a penchant for punk music.
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Vans fiery friend T-shirt, £32
Topman wide-leg worker trousers, £40
Vans Lowland ComfyCush trainers, £85
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SURFING
Talking of board sports with a definitive ‘vibe’, coming in a close second to skateboarding is surfing. Even back in the 1920s, fans were asking for surfing to be added to the summer games, but it literally took a century for it to happen, in 2020. With the international teams competing on Tahiti for the games, you've got full permission to max out your surfer style refs: tie-dye, ripped denim and 80s-style sunglasses are all totally acceptable (and encouraged) for the next few weeks.
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Levi's postcard logo print relaxed-fit vest, £19
