Sustainability, cultural significance, and high fashion: the top five uniforms to look out for at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Mongolia’s uniform from Michel&Amazonka. by Treena Clark, University of Technology Sydney Fashion is many things. It is practical, it is communicative, it is commercial, and it is competitive. Looking towards the fashion of Paris 2024, some countries have multiple uniforms for the opening and closing ceremonies, podiums, media and sporting events. Some countries tell subtle or extravagant stories of their nations. The Parisian style of the host city inspires some. Some countries want to use the latest technology to produce sustainable fabrics or recycled materials. Some countries have used designers and brands to fashion their formal uniforms. Their commonality is they represent their country and communicate their national presence and essence. My top five opening and closing ceremony uniforms have been considered. The countries with notable fashion brands are not favored; my selections are based on the design’s story, meaning and overall aesthetic. These top five evoke a creative expression of national pride that resonates with my lens and preference of fashion and style. Haiti The Haitian opening ceremony uniform, fashioned by Haitian-Italian designer Stella Jean, represents and showcases Haiti’s beauty, strength and craft. The Haitian Opening Ceremony uniform showcases Haiti’s beauty, strength and craft. Stella Jean Included are the...