PARIS OLYMPICS: Top 10 costumes from the opening ceremony

By: Moneycontrol News July 27, 2024

Team Mongloia Sisters Michel, Amazonka, and Munkhjargal Choigaalaa are the creative minds behind the Mongolian couture label Michel & Amazonka, which crafted the eye-catching uniforms for Team Mongolia for Paris 2024.

Team Canada The Vancouver-based brand Lululemon has prioritized innovation to develop "one of the most inclusive and adaptable collections to date." Featuring advanced performance fabrics and cutting-edge designs, the athletic apparel line addresses athletes' comprehensive needs while maintaining a stylish edge with custom Canadian prints.

Team Haiti Italian fashion designer Stella Jean has spearheaded the design of Team Haiti's Paris 2024 collection. In tribute to her Haitian heritage, she has teamed up with Haitian artist Philippe Dodard to integrate his artwork into the uniforms.

Team USA LeBron James, Simone Biles, and the rest of Team USA will be dazzled in a 14-piece special collection by Ralph Lauren when they take the stage in Paris 2024. At the Opening Ceremony, a preppy blue wool blazer steals the show, but at the Closing Ceremony, a more carefree white jacket with a racecar vibe makes an appearance.

Team France The French brand Berluti aimed to capture true elegance à la française in outfitting the host nation. To achieve this, they consulted with athletes from Team France as well as the French Olympic and Paralympic committees during the design process.

Team Chinese Taipei Justin Chou enlisted a team of artists from Chinese Taipei to help realize his vision, drawing inspiration from the culture of the team he was representing. Featuring one of the most striking designs of the opening ceremony, the uniforms will showcase hand-crafted flowers to ensure these athletes make a distinctive impression.

Team Turkey For Team Türkiye, luxury Turkish company Vakko has created a chic line of travel and ceremonial kits by combining the nation's iconic deep red with sky blue, the colour of peace.

Team Ireland Though known as The Oranje, the Dutch will sport a refined color palette of predominantly white and navy blue at the Opening Ceremony, thanks to Amsterdam-based brand Denham the Jeanmaker.

Team Australia Designed by Sportscraft, the outfits worn by hundreds of Australians will take center stage at both the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, showcasing the national colors of gold and green. The designs are inspired by Australia's beaches, crops, and forests, with a standout feature being a distinctive scarf.