At least when it comes to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, athletes aren't just competing for gold… they're also making serious style statements!
The costumes for Olympic teams are traditionally made to showcase each country's national spirit through fashion. Over the years, this has evolved into a collaboration between designers and national teams. As a result, high-profile designers from around the around team up with athletes to create outfits that scream both culture and couture. The designers involved in this creative process also consider the athletes' comfort, the country’s heritage, and the latest fashion trends.
From sleek and modern to vibrant and traditional, these fits are a perfect blend of athleticism and fashion.
Scroll through to check out the top 10 team uniforms featured at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Team Haiti, Stella Jean
Not only is this HIGH Fashion, its major representation. For us, Haiti took the best uniform. These were so incredibly detailed, The uniforms feature art by Haitian painter Philippe Dodard. This is runway worthy on all fronts.
Team Mongolia, Michael & Amazonka
Team Mongolia deserves an olympic medal in fashion for this one. Inspired by traditional Mongolian dress called a deel. It's incredibly detailed, clean, subtle and absolutely GORGEOUS. This also happens to be an internet favorite... obviously.
Team Chinese Taipei, Just In XX
Now.... At first this looks like a luxury fashion brand add. However it IS the olympic uniforms for Team Taiwan! The assembles are sickening, THIS is an opening ceremony fit!
Czech Republic, Jan Société
Talk about CHIC. The designer, Jan Cery said the pattern is inspired by Vladimir Boudnik, a Czech artist and painter born 100 years ago, back when Paris last hosted the Olympics. It’s stylish and historical!
Team Philippines, Francis Libiran
The 'Sinag' barong by Filipino fashion designer Francis Libiran is a showstopper! This gorgeous and detailed outfit is the chicest way to make an entrance at the Olympic Games.
Team France, Berluti
We are living for this flag colored collar. Team France showed out with sleek and chic navy suits and its giving RICH. This was such a cool way to spin a basic uniform and we are living for it.
Team Türkiye, Vakko
Tennis-core meets the Olympics... we LOVE. Team Türkiye and Vakko used the flags colors and also used light blue to represent peace. We stan a message through fashion.
Team Mexico, Mens Fashion
Team Mexico turned it OUT with their jackets. Now it may not be a complete assemble but the jackets are absolutely gorgeous and meaningful. The drawings on the sleeves are by the cities of Oaxaca, San Miguel de Allende, and Michoacán. The black t-shirt underneath was also well thought out, its meant to represent the El Ángel, the monument celebrating Mexico's War of Independence centennial.
Team Australia, Sportscraft
There's something about the creative use of colors. Team Australia will be representing in these gorgeous pieces with incredible gradients. The gradient is said to represent a sunset with the use Australia's national colors.
Team USA, Ralph Lauren
This is Ralph Lauren's ninth year dressing team USA. The outfits feature navy blue blazers with red and white trimmed collars. The outfits are nice, however it's just not the MOST exciting of the uniforms.