I was communicating with a lovely American lady who had recently bought a pair of the Olympic Red Mittens off of my Ebay Store. She had traveled to Vancouver and had actually been to some of the events. In the course of things however,she lost her red mittens she had bought in Canada .
During our communication she had said that the mittens she was seeing on Ebay looked different and were still being labeled as “official Olympic merchandise” and “official mitten of the Olympics”. Which mitten was the right mitten?
Here is the story.
Most of the original red mittens were sold out by the end of March,early April. It was very difficult to find any pairs in any size. Around September, the mittens were re-released,this time bearing a different tag;no mascots on the tag this time. However, these were the same ones that were out in February: solid red with the white maple leaf on one side and the Olympic Rings on the other.
During this time, The Hudson’s Bay Company released another design that was supposed to “carry on” when these gloves sold out. It was a red mitten still, with one half of a fleece maple leaf that was made whole when the wearer’s hands were brought together.
No one is lying,per se when they say that this is “official Olympic merchandise”. As long as it bears the hologram,that is true. However, to say that it is the Official Olympic Red Mitten, then yes ,it is not true when the design was only introduced in the fall of 2010.
So if you’re still looking for the mittens, remember this design:
The Original Vancouver 2010 Winter Games Red Mitten
is the original, and will always be the quintessential mitten for the Vancouver Winter Games. And quite honestly, I do like this design if you have small hands!
Back for a second appearance, are the Original Red Mittens from the 2010 Winter Olympics.
If you missed it the first time around, the gloves are swinging by Hound and Handbag Gift Company just in time for winter. So if you know of a loved one that wanted a pair, here is a chance to make that Christmas wish a reality. Also even though the Olympics are over, this is still a chance to grab a bit of history that is also practical. My gloves have been worn on almost every cold day here;I even wore them on Canada Day it was so cold in Vancouver! My scarf too!
Free shipping is still offered on the mittens. You can also register your pair on the website listed on the tag.Once you have done so, yo ucan follow updates on the Canadian athletes from the Olympics as they follow their path of gold from home and beyond.
An encore appearance by The Red Mittens
As the saying goes,
“All good things must end.”
And as we bid farewell to the 2010 Winter Olympics here in Vancouver, we’re sad to see it end.
My last Mitten Quest was today, and that too has come to an end. I still have the mascot items with Quatchi, Miga,Sumi and Muk Muk for as long as I can get those.
So for everyone who has visited my store for the first time, thank you, and you are always welcome back.
For everyone who has been here before, I’m glad you came again.
If you have been watching the games, and seen our province,I hope you do come and visit. You won’t be disappointed.
We’ve enjoyed hosting the world. And we will gladly welcome you back. So come back anytime, eh?
Well first of all, more mittens have been found. Which brings me to the wiener spotting part of the blog. I feel as happy as this fellow from on Youtube:
I would like to say thank you so much for the customers purchasing and who continue to purchase the Olympic Mittens. With this purchase you’ve actually participated in the efforts of advancing Canadian athletics not just now, but for the future.
I will do my best to continue to source these for you throughout the Olympics. Competition is fierce finding these now, and often all that is left are poor lonely mittens without their mates!
But to all my customers who continue to come back to Hound and Handbag Gift Company,or who are new I would like to say thank you. Your business means so much, and we’re glad to provide you as much of a positive online experience as possible.
Sincerely
Patricia Harold
Hound and Handbag Gift Company
Just managed to get my hands on more mittens. Whew!
I’ll do my best to have these throughout the games, as long as supplies last,but I will definitely keep people updated here.
Go Canada!
Sniffing Around for the Olympic Red Mittens?
We have sold out of the Olympic mittens. Please watch the blog for an update on their status. Thank you!
Official Olympic Red Mittens (available in s/m and youth)
Within days Vancouver British Columbia will host the world as the 2010 Olympic Games begin on February 12. This will be truly an event never seen before in this city.
Hound and Handbag Gift Company is proud to offer the famous Vancouver 2010 Olympic Red Mittens. These mittens are rather a bit of an interesting item. They are sold out at the flagship Olympic store downtown, and are a little challenging to find in the smaller sizes. But what I really like about them is that they are truly warm and comfortable. The inside is fleece lined and if you have smaller hands (like me!) ,you don’t have a lot of space at the end of the fingers. And they are very comfy!
Found By The Hound 