On Thursday evening, the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris was abuzz with glitz and glamour as celebrities gathered for the Vogue x NBC x LVMH Prelude cocktail event, curated by none other than Pharrell Williams. The event, held ahead of the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony, saw a dazzling array of outfits that captured the spirit of elegance and high fashion synonymous with Louis Vuitton.
A Sparkling Vision
Zendaya, fresh off her Wimbledon finals attendance and expressing a keen interest in the Olympic tennis events, looked beautiful wearing a custom Louis Vuitton black gown embroidered with glass tubes which sparkled like the midnight sky. Styled with a Louis Vuitton Micro Malle Capitale bag, I know the first thing many of you are going to say is, “this silhouette? AGAIN?” Yes, it is rather repetitive, but you also can’t deny how great she looks. Perhaps a “give her more” campaign is in order to see her in more diverse styles in the future.
A Classic Turn
Jeremy Allen White, who faced a lot of criticism for his previous red carpet look at ‘The Bear’ season 3 premiere, redeemed himself in a Louis Vuitton black single-breasted suit. Paired with a black polo and black leather loafers, was this classic and refined suit a marked improvement from his last outing?
Power Suiting
Serena Williams, who was a co-chair, took the roll a little bit too seriously with this custom Louis Vuitton black three-piece double-breasted suit accented with pearl buttons, which was inspired by the Spring 2024 Menswear collection. The waistcoat is killing this look for me. Had she undone it, or removed it completely, this would have been instantly better in my opinion. Louis Vuitton black satin pumps and a Louis Vuitton Heritage blue and green Damier Squeeze Trunk completed her look. On the plus side, her glam team is still on fire, as her hair and makeup are flawless here.
Eclectic Elegance
It is really bold work for Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton’s menswear creative director, to style his Louis Vuitton look with a Kenzo Paris cap. The look is completed with a Louis Vuitton Trunk Millionaires Speedy P9 Bandouliere to round out his signature blend of eclectic style.
Golden Accents
Tyla, the girl of the moment, let her gold accessories take center stage against her black velvet Louis Vuitton Damier tracksuit. The contrast added a touch of glamour to the sporty ensemble.
Co-Chair Chic
Omar Sy, who shared co-chair duties with Serena, donned a custom Louis Vuitton charcoal grey double-breasted suit. The suit, adorned with pearl buttons and a golden brooch, echoed the evening’s recurring theme.
Golden Gala Glamour
Natalia Vodianova brought golden gala glamour to the event in a custom Louis Vuitton sequin cut-out tank top and black jersey skirt. She completed her look with a custom embroidered headband and a gold sequined Louis Vuitton Petite Malle clutch, embodying the spirit of the gold-chasing Olympians.
Leggy Focus
Despite the elaborate details of her gold embroidered jacket, Lous and The Yakuza’s legs stole the spotlight. Her look, completed with a Louis Vuitton Coussin bag, was a typical example of her love for bold fashion and statement-making ensembles.
Underwhelming in Grey
Naomi Osaka continued to underwhelm in a Louis Vuitton grey pleated lavalliere knit blouse and a long black open skirt with ruffles. Her black leather LV Knot pumps and a silver leather Louis Vuitton GO-14 bag did little to elevate the look.
Mismatched Styling
Eileen Gu’s Louis Vuitton gold-buttoned suit left much to be desired, possibly due to the mismatched styling. The silver leather sandals and a pink gold leather Coussin belt bag failed to complement the ensemble, resulting in a less cohesive look.
Distorted Denim
LeBron James made a statement with a Louis Vuitton distorted denim Damier jacket.
Subtle Sophistication
Dan Carter, the retired New Zealand rugby union player and long-time Louis Vuitton house ambassador, opted for simplicity with a Louis Vuitton charcoal grey double-breasted suit. For those who aren’t fans of logomania, the suit’s tone-on-tone LV logo print offered a subtle touch of luxury.
Credit: Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images for LVMH x Vogue x NBC / Louis Vuitton
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