Vogue World 2024
The event included performances by artists like Lil Nas X and runway appearances by figures such as Serena Williams, aiming to combine fashion with local culture and highlight Vogue’s September issue.
The Vogue World event in London featured a runway show, performances, and appearances by British talent from the fashion and arts industries.
Models showcased the era's swimwear innovations alongside athletes, reminding the audience of how fashion adapted to the relaxed and chic post-war style.
In a grand spectacle, Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner rode into the Place Vendôme on horseback, outfitted in full Hermès riding gear.
The segment combined Victorian-inspired riding habits with the polished luxury of 1950s haute couture, merging the refinement of equestrian sports with high fashion.
Models sported metallic designs by André Courrèges's Nicolas Di Felice and Paco Rabanne's Julien Dossena, recalling the space-age aesthetic that defined the decade.
The segment's minimalist approach echoed the precision and elegance of fencing uniforms, with a focus on structure, clean lines, and innovation, much like the work of André Courrèges and Paco Rabanne.
[16] The 1980s segment celebrated the power dressing movement popularized by Saint Laurent alongside the avant-garde creations of Japanese designers like Junya Watanabe and Comme des Garçons.
The strong lines and experimental forms represented the daring fashion trends of the decade, which broke traditional norms and embraced innovation.
[16] Football stars Djibril Cissé, Blaise Matuidi and Emmanuel Petit as models took to the runway in a tribute to France's 1998 World Cup victory.
Azzedine Alaïa’s iconic tricolor dress was reimagined by Pieter Mulier and worn on the runway by Anok Yai, merging sports and fashion in a vibrant celebration of the 1990s.
The decade's focus on urban fashion, street culture, and athletic influences was highlighted, underscoring how breakdancing became a form of creative self-expression and the intersection of style and performance.
The centerpiece of Vogue World 2024 was an elaborate runway show that took place in a transformed urban space, with Paris’ historic landmarks serving as the backdrop.
This setting not only honored France's rich fashion history but also reinforced the event's international allure by combining French style with a global perspective.
Notable figures like Sabrina Carpenter, Katy Perry, Eva Longoria, Diane Kruger, and French influencer Léna Mahfouf graced the front row, showcasing their glamorous looks and highlighting the fashion-forward atmosphere of the event.
This playlist included songs by Aya Nakamura, Bad Bunny, and other artists who participated, further cementing the blend of fashion and global music as a core element of the event's design.
The police expressed reluctance, citing the significant congestion already affecting central Paris as a result of preparations for the upcoming Games the next month.
