Vogue World 2024: A Spectacular Celebration of Fashion in Paris

Paris, the city of lights, was the perfect setting for Vogue World 2024, this year marking the excitement of the 2024 Olympic Games. The Vogue event was a vibrant tribute to France and Paris, celebrating fashion, art and celebrity culture. Held at the iconic Place Vendôme, the event was a dazzling mix of creativity and glamour, marking a highlight of Paris Fashion Week.

Vogue World Paris attracted a host of celebrities, including Cara Delevingne, Katy Perry, Joey King, Pharrell Williams, Serena Williams, and many more, each sporting unique and stunning ensembles. Joey King impressed in a bold white Givenchy dress, while Pharrell showed off his eclectic style in dark flared jeans and an atlas-print jacket from Louis Vuitton, where he has been creative director for men's collections since last year.

The event featured some impressive performances:

• Aya Nakamura: Dazzling in a bespoke Jean Paul Gaultier gown, put together by the designer himself at the Ritz.
• FKA twigs: Dominated the catwalk in Alexandre Vauthier.
• Bad Bunny: Energised the crowd with live renditions of her hits.
• Serena and Venus Williams: Honoured in bespoke outfits celebrating Virgil Abloh and sustainability.

A Celebration of the Artisans

Artisans from prestigious houses such as Chanel and Dior opened the show, paying tribute to their skills as they crossed Place Vendôme accompanied by athletes in Lacoste suits, carrying the Secours Populaire Français flag.

Jean Paul Gaultier: 

Jean Paul Gaultier dressed Aya Nakamura in a combination of his past creations. The performance was hosted/narrated by Cara Delevingne, dressed by Simone Rocha in collaboration with Jean Paul Gaultier.

Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner: 

The two models made a spectacular entrance on horseback, dressed by Hermès, symbolising the equestrian elegance of the 1950s.

Karlie Kloss: 

Wore a Schiaparelli dress inspired by the surrealist art of the 1930s, with Balenciaga creations recreated by Demna.

Sabrina Carpenter: 

Wearing Jacquemus creations inspired by the 1940s, she evoked the beaches of the Riviera in style.

Parris Goebel:

The event's choreographer and creative director orchestrated a 1960s-inspired fencing sequence with outfits by André Courrèges and Paco Rabanne, featuring champions such as Laura Flessel-Colovic and Miles Chamley-Watson.

Katy Perry: 

In a dress from from Noir Kei Ninomiya’s fall 2019 collection, accompanied by martial arts masters, she made her mark on the evening.

Serena and Venus Williams :

Graced the show wearing Off-White and Marine Serre looks respectively, célébrant la durabilité et l'héritage de Virgil Abloh.

Bad Bunny: 

The 2010s featured a breakdance flashmob with dancers from the French national team in Louis Vuitton, Loewe, Off-White, and Nike outfits. With Paloma Elsesser, Kendall Jenner, Anok Yai, and a performance by Bad Bunny. Closed the event with an energetic performance, putting a sparkling end to this memorable evening.

The Finale: 

Basketball player Victor Wembanyama lit up Place Vendôme in Louis Vuitton, followed by the legendary Marie-José Pérec in a tricolour Alaïa dress.

Vogue World 2024 was not just a fashion show, but a celebration of creativity, culture and collaboration. As the lights went down and the curtains came down, it was clear why Paris remains the heart of the fashion world.