The Olympic opening ceremony is a chance for the host nation to display its cultural prowess ahead of the biggest two weeks in sports.
Likewise, individual delegations take the opportunity to show off their national swagger with culturally relevant outfits.
With Paris being the capital of fashion, here are some of the most unique Olympic opening ceremony fits fans can expect to spot.
Team Mongolia
Designed by the Mongolian fashion company Michel & Amazonka, these historical yet futuristic outfits went viral when they were released.
Meant to reflect the country's imperial past and project to a "space nomad" future, the clean tunics feature white and blue embroidery with Olympic symbology placed strategically throughout. Mongolia will be hard to miss in the parade of athletes.
Check out Mongolia’s uniforms for Opening Ceremony of the @Paris2024 Olympics. I love seeing what different countries come up with and think these look awesome. We’ll have the Opening Ceremony on @KSL5TV on July 26. Background story on Mongolia’s outfits - https://t.co/DRv0gXZI3j pic.twitter.com/IoAhuJnAs2
— Alex Cabrero (@KSL_AlexCabrero) July 18, 2024
Team Australia
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie — Ooh la la! Casual and chic is always the motivation behind the Australians' style, and this summer, they nailed it yet again.
Each athlete will sport a green blazer with the national Olympic emblem on the breast pocket. Men will wear khaki shorts and women green, yellow and tan patterned skirts. Both will have white t-shirts and sneakers to finish off the look.
Looking good, Australia!
— 9News Australia (@9NewsAUS) April 17, 2024
Australia has revealed its opening ceremony uniforms for the Olympic Games at a special event 100 days out from Paris 2024. #9News
MORE: https://t.co/7mg7frzbXj pic.twitter.com/TdPBEimC8Y
The women's scarfs and men's pocket squares will also feature indigenous artwork.
Team Haiti
Just 15 total athletes will represent the island nation in Paris, but they'll be doing so in style.
Haitian-Italian designer Stella Jean provided athletes with a culturally rich outfit, complete with artwork from Philippe Dodard on the pants and skirts.
Haitian-Italian designer Stella Jean, a pioneer in promoting diversity and inclusivity in the fashion industry, is set to design uniforms for Team Haiti at the Paris Olympics, which will take place from July 26 to Aug. 11, as reported by @wwd.
— Lunionsuite (@LunionSuite) May 14, 2024
The team of 15 athletes will… pic.twitter.com/twPsV7f74b
Team India
The largest country in the world by population will be embracing its history while also marching into the future with its opening ceremony outfits, imagined by Indian designer Tarun Tahiliani.
Indian news channel CNN News18 spoke to Tahiliani about the meaning of her design and showed more of the outfit's details, like how it reflects the country's tri-color flag of saffron, white and green.
Tarun Tahiliani makes history as the first Indian designer for Team India's official ceremonial dresses at Paris Olympics 2024!
— News18 (@CNNnews18) July 3, 2024
Over 100 athletes will sport Tasva's sharp attire. Ready for July 26!#TheBreakfastClub | @Sonal_MK | @toyasingh pic.twitter.com/KoUQVYYi3b
Team USA
Ralph Lauren dropped yet another banger for America's 2024 opening ceremony outfits featuring denim pants and the classic navy blazer with red and white trim.
The outfit embraces sustainability like the Paris Games are aiming for, using recycled polyester and "Oregon-grown Responsible Standard wool."
The official Team USA Opening Ceremony uniforms for the #ParisOlympics and #ParisParalympics!
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) June 18, 2024
The #ParisOlympics Opening Ceremony is Friday, July 26 on NBC and Peacock!
(via Ralph Lauren) pic.twitter.com/ev4mCulWpt
Fans should be on the lookout for even more flashy fits at the opening ceremony on Friday.
The Seine River will be the stage with the parade of athletes featuring national delegations floating downstream on boats.
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