NEW YORK, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Ralph Lauren will outfit the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic teams for the 10th time at next year's Winter Games, with the brand's take on an Italian aesthetic for the Opening Ceremony, part of an overall multi-piece set for the athletes.

"Every time we get the kit, it's maybe the most exciting part of the Olympic experience, pulling on the Opening Ceremony outfit," said Evan Bates, a three-time Olympian and defending ice dancing world champion with wife Madison Chock.