Let the Games Begin - the Olympic Stadium

So it's about to kick off. Where are you watching it?? Having managed to 'Save the Surprise' since the dress rehearsal on Monday, i can't wait to share the experience with the billions of people expected to watch tonight, from all around the world. How awesome is it that of all the thousands of people who saw the rehearsals, not one person betrayed its secrets? I love that! Well, prepare yourself for ridiculous amounts of enjoyment!

Federer Wimbledon 2012 kit

Ok, so its no secret that i love this dude. Part of the excitement in the run up to my favourite slam, is around seeing his latest sartorial selection. So to add to my Fashion by Federer post from last year (his SW19 outfits through the years), here is his current Wimbledon offering. I love that he's added Wimbledon Purple to his green and cream/white palette of last year.

the perfect accessory? Anna Wintour, in Prada AW12, no less.

Trend Alert - Jamaican takeover / Usain Bolt vs.London

Jamaica is going to explode. And not just out the blocks this summer. The vibe has been building since the 30th anniversary of Bob Marley's death last year. Next week the documentary Marley is released (see previous post) and there is a definite upsurge in reggae samples and re-mixes (heard loads on the Craig Charles Funk and Soul show, with Sam Redmore and The Reflex putting out some awesome re-mixes).

Then, of course, the second most famous man to come out of Jamaica, takes centre stage in London this summer...

The worlds eyes and ears are on Jamaica this year, it's a good thing they look and sound so good.

it's the final countdown

So, only a year to go (this Wednesday) and already things have really kicked off. There has been loads going on around the city in the last few days, to help get us in a state of perpetual Olympic excitement (stop grumbling you cynics...we'll figure out the tube woes later), with a 'unique ceremony' taking place at Trafalgar Square this Weds for a few big reveals...ooohhhh! I am loving all the weird and wonderful events that are cropping up all over the place, with the musical hot air balloons (post coming up) and Films on Fridges catching my eye today. Yes, i said fridges. Films being projected onto fridges. The connection you ask? Well, the fridges are from East London and the films are sporting in nature. Just Brilliant! 

Anyway, I am off on a tangent here, so i'm reeling it in. What with all the 2012 shenanigans this weekend, i got to thinking about the last time the Olympics were in town and what that must have been like. It became known as the 'Austerity Games' due to post war rationing and the struggling economic climate - this was the first games since the 1936 Berlin Olympics after all. I imagine it helped bring even more pride and celebration back to the city. I started fishing for imagery and found some absolute corkers. I love poster art, so when i spotted this official poster i was in my element. There are loads of great artists on board to create some iconic images for next years games as well - Tracey Emin, Martin Creed, Chris Ofili, Michael Craig-Martin, Howard Hodgkin, Rachel Whiteread and Bridget Riley - so i imagine they will be pretty spectacular. 

Love these guys...the Australian water polo team. Which one is your favourite? i have two...

all images borrowed from Getty - thanks.