Next will be designing outfits for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies and formal suits for Team GB and ParalympicsGB for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in 2012. In addition Next will be producing formal uniforms for the 4,500 technical officials required for the Games, as well as suits for LOCOG’s reception staff. 

London 2012 Commercial Director Chris Townsend commented: ‘I’m thrilled that another fantastic British brand has joined us on our journey to 2012.

‘Next is a great brand and I’m confident Next will create a great look for the athletes, officials and staff as well as helping us to make  London 2012 product available across the country. We welcome them aboard.’

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has confirmed that Next has been appointed as Official Clothing and Homeware Supplier to London 2012 and has become its 27th domestic sponsor in a tier three deal.