500 artisans create costumes for Paris Olympics ceremonies, combining history, sport, and flamboyance.
500+ artisans are racing to complete thousands of unique costumes for the Paris Olympics ceremonies, which combine history, sport, and flamboyance. Workshops across France are busy with sewing machines and piles of fabric, with designers overseeing the 500 craftspeople working on the opening and closing ceremonies. Daphne Burki, director of costumes, says, "We are creating the biggest party in the world."
June 26, 2024
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