Paris Olympics opening ceremony: What to know
The Paris Olympics are here and with them comes the biggest unofficial fashion show in the sports world. Over one billion viewers will get to see the entire collection of Olympic outfits for the first time during the opening ceremony, which kicked off Friday.
Fans have already gotten a taste of some participating countries' uniforms in the preceding weeks, with teams like Mongolia and Haiti stealing the spotlight on social media.
Behind the looks is a fleet of different designers, including well-known sports labels such as Lululemon and fashion brands like Michel & Amazonka, which dreamed up Mongolia's beloved outfit.
Ralph Lauren once again crafted the opening uniforms for Team USA - navy blazers lined with red-and-white trim paired with jeans, and the closing looks: white moto jackets with matching pants.
Below is a sampling of the show-stopping uniforms Olympic athletes are sporting for this year's opening ceremony in Paris.
United States: Ralph Lauren
Stephen Curry of the United States takes a photo prior to the opening ceremony.
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This is the ninth time the designer has been tasked with creating signature attire for America's top athletes.
Canada: Lululemon
Canada's flagbearers Maude Charron, right, and Andre de Grasse, left, pose for photos on a boat with their team before the start of the opening ceremony.
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In a press release, the athleisure brand said the styles they created "blend function and style" and that the bold red prints are inspired by the beauty of Canada.
Great Britain: Ben Sherman
Detailed view of a Great Britain athlete's jacket.
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Britain's bomber jackets include a rose, a thistle to represent Scotland, a daffodil to represent Wales, and shamrock to represent Northern Ireland.
Jamaica: Puma
Athletes of Jamaica board a boat prior to the opening ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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India: Tarun Tahiliani
Indian athletes wave their national flags from their delegation's boat.
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Male athletes on the team are wearing kurta bundi sets and women are in saris.
France: Berluti
French athlete Yolaine Yengo, front center, and fellow athletes of the delegation of France wave flags as they sail in a boat on the river Seine.
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The host country's "modern tuxedo" features a blend of French flag colors red and blue on the lapels.
Haiti: Stella Jean
Team Haiti, led by flagbearers Lynnzee Brown and Philippe Abel Metellus.
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The Italian Haitian fashion designer teamed up with Haitian painter Philippe Dodard to create an eye-catching print for the skirt and trousers.
Czech Republic: Alpine Pro
Athletes from Czech Republic's delegation sailing down River Seine.
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The choice of a trench coat was a wise one given the rainy weather in Paris during the opening ceremony.
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