The textile and clothing manufacturers, the Woolmark Company and Mambo, referred to Australia's landscape and culture when designing uniforms for the 2000 Australian Olympic team. The result was a blend of ochre, green and gold garments that reflected a unique and casual lifestyle. This is a surplus uniform for the Australian female athletes, comprising the official skirt, shirt, jacket, belt and shoes.

Maria Italiano, the Olympic Uniform Project Manager for the Woolmark Company, revealed the inspiration behind the uniform designs: "In keeping with the purely Australian feel of rustic colours and youthful design, both opening and closing ceremony uniforms reaffirmed our unique, casual lifestyle, with the bonus of being made of Australian Merino wool".

The uniforms, which convey a relaxed and youthful image of Australia, were particularly appropriate for a team whose average age was 22 years. Andrew Gaze, the flag-bearer for the Australian Olympic team, also praised the youthful image, and stated at the media launch: "this is an outstanding, young uniform. The colours make a strong statement about Australia".

The uniform was modified slightly for the closing ceremony to include a short-sleeved Mambo shirt that featured the design, "Suburbia", by Lachlan Barbard. This pattern also appears on lining for the jackets worn at the opening ceremony. In its entirety, the outfit demonstrates the youthful and energetic Australian identity that the Sydney Olympic Organising Committee conveyed throughout the Games. Moreover, they reflect the work of Australian designers and manufacturers, and their international exposure during the opening and closing ceremonies.

The csotumes demonstrate the youthful and energetic Australian identity that the Sydney Olympic Organising Committee conveyed throughout the Games. Moreover, they reflect the work of Australian designers and manufactuers, and their international exposure during the opening and closing ceremonies.

Skirt and shirt designed by Mambo and the Woolmark Company. Jacket designed by Geoff Riddell.

Skirt and shirt made by Mambo and the Woolmark Company. Jacket made by Geoff Riddell in Australia. Shoes are made in China for Nike. Box for shoes are made in USA for Nike.

Unused

Made for and owned by the Olympic Coordination Authority/Sydney Organising Committee for the Olympic Games, and donated to the Powerhouse Museum after use in the Games.

Uniform, Australian female athlete, Olympic Games, Sydney, 2000, cotton/ polyester/ suede/ rubber, designed by the Woolmark Company and Mambo circa 2000
jacket, shoes, packaging, belt, wool / cotton / nylon / paper / suede, made by Woolmark / Mambo, Australia, c. 2000

Uniform for Australian female athlete comprising green skirt, yellow shirt, russet jacket with information card, green belt and shoes with box. This is not a matching set.
jacket, shoes, packaging, belt, wool / cotton / nylon / paper / suede, made by Woolmark / Mambo, Australia, c. 2000.

Uniform for Australian female athlete comprising of green knee length straight skirt, yellow shirt with brown/russet checks, a russet jacket with a Mambo design lining. With the jacket is an information card. Also part of the uniform is a pair of grey suede slip on shoes with box and a green belt. This is not a matching set.

Made: 2000

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