Carrying The Torch In Style

By Kate Novack

The hottest gear of the 2002 Winter Olympics was the beret that U.S. athletes wore at the opening ceremonies. Fans bought more than 1 million replicas of the little blue hat made by Roots, an official outfitter of the team. Consumers looking to commemorate the Summer Games in Athens will have a few more options. In May the shoe company Camper introduced a limited-edition collection of sandals with photographs of athletes from past Games on the insoles. Hogan's Olympia collection of leather sneakers is dedicated to the 2004 Olympics, while track-and-field champion Jesse Owens was the inspiration for Tod's Owens line of shoes and bags. Celine is honoring the Games with a small collection of sportswear, including belts with good-luck charms and hooded jackets adorned with laurel wreaths. Sigerson Morrison's gladiator boots, left, aren't ideal for a relay, but they're a chic nod to ancient Greece. And for those who missed out in '02, Roots' beret is back.

--By Kate Novack