On July 26, 2024, the night sky of Paris will be lit up by brilliant fireworks, and the opening ceremony will kick off in this romantic and artistic city. This is not only a feast of sports, but also an exchange and display of culture.
Athletes from 206 countries will gather together to show their talents and passion. The opening ceremony parade route is 6 kilometers long, passing through the iconic landmarks of Paris, such as Notre Dame de Paris, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, as if showing the charm of this city to the world.
The costumes of the delegations at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games have always been a hot topic. This time in the “fashion capital” – Paris, the “battle uniforms” of the delegations have attracted even more attention.
Long before the opening of the Olympic Games, the delegations have officially announced their entrance uniforms. The fashionable “battle uniforms” of the delegations compete, who will lead the trend?
【Chinese delegation】
“Dream Chasing” dress
Incorporating elements of traditional Chinese culture
The opening ceremony will soon see a familiar “Chinese red”, which is the dress “Dream Chasing” created by Jiumuwang for the Chinese sports delegation.
It is understood that the design of the “Dream Chasing” dress incorporates rich traditional Chinese cultural elements. Both men’s and women’s dress coats use the I-shaped pattern extracted from the bricks and tiles of the Great Wall. The horizontal and vertical lines convey the meaning of uprightness and rigor.
Among them, the women’s dress skirts will improve and integrate the unique Chinese cheongsam and Song Dynasty costumes; the men’s dress shirts are designed with small stand-up collars and buttons full of Chinese charm.
【French delegation】
Men’s clothing mainly consists of suits and tuxedos
Women’s clothing consists of sleeveless suit jackets
As the host country, the French delegation’s clothing has also attracted much attention.
It can be seen that the French delegation’s men’s opening ceremony clothing mainly consists of suits and tuxedos, and the women’s clothing consists of sleeveless suit jackets. The base color is midnight blue, symbolizing French elegance. The collar is a gradient of blue, white and red, and there is an Olympic flame and Olympic logo on the left pocket. The inner shirt is white cotton and silk, and the women’s clothing has silk wrap skirts or woven pants.
【US delegation】
Red, white and blue are still used
Full of “American style”
The opening ceremony costumes of the US delegation are full of “American style”. The design still uses red, white and blue, including a navy blue jacket, light blue striped shirt, blue washed jeans and beige suede shoes.
【Canadian delegation】
Maple leaf red is the main color
Incorporate elements of “nature, flora, fauna and architecture”
The Canadian delegation, which once became popular with its “down jackets” at the Beijing Winter Olympics, highlighted the feeling of “expectation and celebration” in the opening ceremony costumes. With “maple leaf red” as the main color, the elements of “nature, flora, fauna and architecture” representing Canada were placed on the jacquard fabric.
【Australian delegation】
College-style
The names of 301 Australian Olympic champions are hidden inside
The uniforms and shoes worn by the Australian team at the opening and closing ceremonies. The green suit jacket is paired with gradient gold and off-white tones, while the lower body is paired with beige shorts and a gradient pleated skirt, which is full of college style.
The names of 301 Australian Summer Olympic champions are engraved on the lining of the uniform jackets. Australian boxer Paul Fleming’s Aboriginal artwork “Walking Together” is also printed on the pocket squares and scarves, and the Olympians’ Oath is printed on the lining.
【South Korean delegation】
Belted suit style highlights fashion sense
The fabric is made of summer wool material
The opening ceremony uniform of the South Korean delegation, the belted suit style highlights fashion sense, the suit uses blue to represent youthfulness and progressive spirit, and the fabric is made of summer wool material. The design not only follows the traditional concept, but also adds fashion sense.
【Brazilian delegation】
Embroidery of representative animals and plants of Brazil, such as jaguars and parrots
The ceremonial uniforms worn by the Brazilian delegation feature embroidery of representative animals and plants of Brazil, such as jaguars and parrots, to showcase ecological diversity. The ceremonial uniforms are topped with embroidered denim jackets, with green, blue or yellow sailor shirts underneath, white skirts for women, white pants for men, and flip-flops of Brazilian national brands on their feet.
According to media reports, the marketing and communications director of the ceremonial uniform provider said: “Our clothing showcases representative animals and plants of Brazil, and the athletes will show national confidence.”
【Mongolian delegation】
Already “popular”
Paying tribute to tradition while incorporating modern style
Before the opening of the Paris Olympics, the Mongolian delegation’s entrance clothing “went viral” on social platforms.
It is reported that in terms of tailoring, the Mongolian delegation’s clothing pays tribute to tradition while incorporating a simple modern style, while the exquisite details add a sense of luxury. It is reported that the production time of a set of ready-made clothing is as long as five days.
The distinctive costumes of the various national delegations at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics were more than just garments; they were symbols of identity, pride, and creativity.
Each outfit told a story of its nation’s heritage and aspirations, adding a vibrant layer to the already electric atmosphere of the event. As the athletes marched in unison, adorned in their unique attire, the world was treated to a visual celebration of global diversity and unity.
The opening ceremony set a remarkable tone for the games, reminding us all of the power of culture and tradition in bringing people together. With such a dazzling start, the 2024 Paris Olympics are sure to be an unforgettable celebration of human spirit and achievement.
