The Paris 2024 Olympic Games were not only a major sporting event but also a showcase for fashion and glamour.
During the opening and closing ceremonies, the stars lit up the stage with their dazzling outfits. Céline Dion, Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura... Discover the best moments from this major event.
Céline Dion in a Beaded Dior Gown
The highlight of the 2024 Olympics was unquestionably Céline Dion's return to the stage after five years away from France. The star wowed the crowd with an emotional rendition of Édith Piaf's "Hymne à l'amour." She wore a refined long white gown by Dior, designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri.
This creation from the famous fashion house, adorned with thousands of pearls and over 500 metres of fringing, added a touch of elegance to Céline Dion's performance. To learn more about incorporating elegant pieces into your wardrobe, check out our article on chic coats for women.
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Lady Gaga in a Dior Cabaret Look
The American star made a splash at the opening ceremony in a cabaret look. Lady Gaga performed Zizi Jeanmaire's signature song "Mon truc en plumes."
Dressed in a black satin bustier and a pink feathered pom-pom cape, the star recreated the classic image of a cabaret singer. Accentuated by satin gloves and glamorous makeup, the evocative, retro and "so Frenchy" look lit up the Paris 2024 fashion stage. Also discover how to incorporate bold styles into your daily life with our article on autumn-winter 2024 fashion trends.
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Aya Nakamura in a Gold Feathered Dior Gown
Singer Aya Nakamura, who was highly anticipated for the opening ceremony, chose to shine in a gold gown by Dior.
Inspired by ancient Greece, the outfit was covered in gold feathers applied one by one by hand, symbolizing a reborn Phoenix. Discover how you too can adopt a chic and bold style with our article on Ariana Grande in Thierry Mugler.
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Juliette Armanet in a High-Tech Dior x Clara Daguin Look
French music star Juliette Armanet performed John Lennon's song "Imagine." Dressed in a luminous outfit designed by Clara Daguin for Dior, she created an unforgettable image, a light in the darkness during the opening ceremony.
This Dior creation in collaboration with Clara Daguin made fashion and technology rhyme: thanks to an interactive system that lit up in time with her performance, Juliette Armanet literally made the stage shine. For more on fashion-tech innovations, explore our article on Elle Fanning, the leather trench icon.
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