00:00Harris is set to showcase a unique runway this summer on its Olympic Gymnastics tumbling
00:07floor.
00:08This unofficial fashion week has the U.S. Gymnastics team fighting for gold in eight
00:13custom-made leotards, sparkling with 47,000 Swarovski crystals.
00:18The dazzling costumes aren't for sale, but would retail for about $3,000 each.
00:24We wanted to make sure that we were elevating the looks of Team USA.
00:30Paris is the world center of fashion, so connecting the location of the Olympics with Team USA.
00:40Created by the Pennsylvania-based company GK Elite, these leotards feature up to 10,000
00:45crystals, each meticulously arranged on custom fabric.
00:49Though gymnastic uniforms have always been eye-catching, according to the New York Times,
00:53the dazzled leotards emerged around the early 2000s, with just a few crystals here and
00:58there to catch the light in the arena.
00:59But the trend has accelerated dramatically this century.
01:02As these garments have become more popular among competitors, gymnasts have personalized
01:06the colors and patterns to reflect their own taste, drawing inspiration from icons like
01:11Beyonce.
01:12Being so inspired by the American flag just helps that sense of representing your country,
01:18which is really what the Olympics is all about, and that spirit of strong athleticism and
01:24strong patriotism just merging together.
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