The 2024 Paris Olympics was more than just sports. It was a spectacle where athletes and stars turned the games into a fashion show, flaunting stylish outfits. Starting from the Seine to Versailles, Paris was the perfect stage for these looks. Let’s see eight outfits that rocked and seven that missed the mark.
Serena Williams’s Ruched Red Dress
This year, the Queen of tennis sports captured the show once again with her incredible fashion game as she did at the lawn tennis competition before her retirement in 2022. Her red body-con dress that detailed her finely sculpted silhouette got heads moving and cameras rolling as she walked the red carpet.
Simone Biles Final Act Outfit
Simone showed up for her final act in an unforgettable outfit. Her Art-Nouveau-inspired ombre body suit changes seamlessly from dark blue to white. With 5,000 crystals forming swirly patterns and explosive bursts, the suit dazzled as the star attraction during her performance.
The Haitian Olympic Uniform
The stunning outfit worn by the Haitians was designed by Stella Jean and was inspired by Philippe Dodard’s painting “Passage.” Blue blazers paired with passage-patterned trousers were worn by the men, while the women’s combination of skirts and blazers was equally striking.
CZECH Republic Ensemble
When the Czech Republic team made it to the Olympic parade, their colorful ensembles amused many. The attire, designed by Jan Cerny is a draping coat with a leaked ink pattern that was intended to blend and portray the culture of the Czechs and the French.
The Chinese Taipei
Taiwan athletes brought with them a signatory steel blue suit that was simply breathtaking. The details of their suits were in layers; the gorgeous flower pieces and the art on the red fabric dipped in their pockets. This ensemble easily made them the best dressed among other teams at the Olympics.
Team France Tuxedos
France not only captured the world’s attention with the 2024 Olympics, but their team also stole the fashion spotlight. The midnight-blue tuxedo jackets with a patina-effect shawl collar, designed in the color of the flag, turned heads as their male athletes wore them.
Ghanaian Outfit
From the Motherland of Africa, the Ghanaians took the spotlight with their signature Fugu attire. Fugu, a highly coveted garment made from strips of cloth woven on a traditional loom, blended simplicity with sophistication as the team made their way through the parade.
Mongolian Attire
The Mongolian team’s attire started making waves even before their procession at the opening ceremony. True to the buzz it generated online, the outfit delivered on its promise. A stunning blend of fierce, delicate, and sleek, their ensemble featured intricate embroidery that paid homage to the country’s heritage.
Canadian Bomber Jacket
Kicking off the Olympic fashion fails, Team Canada’s Lululemon outfits for Paris 2024 missed the mark. The red jacquard bomber jacket, perfect for a night out with Justin Bieber, was more suited for performance art than for athletes at the opening ceremony. It lacked the athletic edge expected for the Games.
The Italian Uniform
Armani didn’t hit the mark of expectation for a country renowned for class and expressive displays of elegance. A hoodie with the colors of the Italian flag inside the hood and a bold slogan ITALIA in front is suitable for tourist visitation more than an Olympic game. We expected more.
Belgium’s Satin Cocktail Attire
We want to believe Caroline Bliss finished watching “Three Dates to Forever” before setting out to make Belgium’s wear. A simplistic satin dress and pantsuit with bright red and yellow color will make for an exquisite dinner date or a gala but not for the most talked about sporting event.
Australia’s Blazers and Short
The Australian team’s uniform might work for a reunion, but it missed the mark for Paris 2024. Their dark green blazer with brass buttons and a blazer badge on light-colored shorts and skirts present a traditional look, yet it doesn’t align with the bold, dynamic spirit of the Olympics.
Bermuda’s Signatory Navy Blazers and Shorts
If Bermuda had repeated its signatory outlook, it would have been the usual, with no one batting an eyelid. This year, they added printed scarves for women, and their men had matching ties and handkerchiefs, making them look more like a cabin crew team than guests of the Olympics.
Brazilian Attire
Riachuelo’s ensemble for the Brazilian team felt more like an outfit for a boy’s get-together. The striped shirt and embroidered jacket with the Brazilian flag colors on white pants made the team look more like sailors on a voyage than people competing at the Olympics.
Kazakhstan’s Short-Sleeved Blazers
White shirts, trousers, or skirts with ties and navy blue short-sleeve blazers are great high school uniforms, but we are talking about the Olympics here. The designer should be hailed for making the best Umbrella Academy uniform, not an outfit for the most anticipated Olympics.
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