The best looks worn by athletes and other stars at LVMH's pre-Olympics event

Gabbi ShawJul 27, 2024, 01:37 IST

Ashlyn Harris, a former USWNT soccer player, walked the carpet with her girlfriend, Sophia Bush.Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images for LVMH x Vogue x NBC<ul class="summary-list"><li>LVMH hosted a pre-Olympics party on Thursday called Prelude to The Olympics.</li><li>Many athletes, stars, designers, and influencers attended.</li></ul>Before the <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/category/2024-olympics">2024 Olympics</a> officially kicked off in Paris on July 26, <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/lvmh-brands-iconic-luxury-goods-bernard-arnault-2019-10">fashion conglomerate LVMH</a> — alongside Anna Wintour, Pharrell, and Rosalía — hosted a party for all the A-listers in town.The influence of LVMH, which owns brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi, <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/loewe-hottest-luxury-fashion-clothing-brand-2023-7">Loewe</a>, and Stella McCartney, will likely be felt across this year's Olympics. The French conglomerate, overseen by billionaire <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/who-is-bernard-arnault-owner-louis-vuitton-lvmh-net-worth">Bernard Arnault</a>, is believed to have spent <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/luxury-items-lvmh-louis-vuitton-dior-chaumet-custom-making-olympics-2024-7">$160 million to sponsor</a> the games, Business Insider previously reported. As a result, LVMH has had a hand in everything from uniforms to the design of the medals.At its "Prelude to The Olympics" event on Thursday, mega-stars like <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/serena-williams-best-outfits-2018-8">Serena Williams</a>, LeBron James, Zendaya, and Shaun White were on hand to kick off the festivities at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, an art museum owned by LVMH.Here are some of the best looks of the evening.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist LeBron James wore a blue patchwork jacket, blue pants, and crisp white sneakers.

James is set to be one of the USA's flagbearers at the Opening Ceremony, the first basketball player to ever have the honor.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Zendaya wowed in a slinky beaded black dress designed by Louis Vuitton.

Zendaya played a tennis player in "Challengers" this year.Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images for LVMH x Vogue x NBC

Four-time gold medalist Serena Williams wore an all-black three-piece suit designed by Louis Vuitton.

Williams won gold medals in 2000, 2008, and two in 2012.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Charlize Theron looked elegant in a one-shoulder white minidress and gold clutch.

Charlize Theron attended The Prelude To The Olympics in a white gown.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Former Olympic snowboarder Shaun White wore a monochromatic beige suit. His girlfriend, actor Nina Dobrev, wore a gold chain-mail top and a black silk skirt.

White has three gold medals in snowboarding.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Retired Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman wore a beige dress with a tulle skirt and multicolored beading. She accessorized with a classic Louis Vuitton trunk bag.

Raisman is a three-time gold medalist. She also has two more silvers and a bronze.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Actor Gavin Leatherwood skipped the shirt and most of his buttons to attend the event.

Leatherwood is best known for "The Sex Lives of College Girls" and "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina."Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Rosalía wowed in this entirely see-through beige lace dress designed by Dior.

Rosalía was one of the cohosts of the event alongside Anna Wintour and Pharrell.Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images for LVMH x Vogue x NBC

Former US soccer player Ashlyn Harris walked the red carpet with her partner, Sophia Bush, in a bronze jumpsuit. Bush wore a red bubble dress.

Ashlyn Harris and Sophia Bush made their red-carpet debut in April.Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images for LVMH x Vogue x NBC

Tennis star Naomi Osaka chose a sheer baby-blue blouse and a high-low skirt. As an LV ambassador, her Louis Vuitton purse was front and center.

Osaka represented Japan at the 2020 Olympics and will do so again.Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images for LVMH x Vogue x NBC

Baz Luhrmann wore a Canadian tuxedo to walk alongside Anna Wintour, who wore a crystal-covered floral dress.

Baz Luhrmann and Anna Wintour are close friends.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

WNBA star Angel Reese looked ready to fly to the South of France in this white dress and brown Louis Vuitton scarf.

Reese was drafted to the WBNA team the Chicago Sky this year.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Former Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn wore a silk bronze dress — perhaps a reference to her two bronze medals?

Vonn won bronze medals in 2010 and 2018. She won a gold medal in 2010, as well.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Snoop Dogg, an NBC correspondent for the Olympics, wore a snakeskin metallic jacket and matching metallic pants.

Snoop Dogg served as one of the torchbearers this year.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Emma Chamberlain looked chic in this cropped white jacket and skinny black trousers with white detailing.

Chamberlain is a YouTuber and social media personality.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Cindy Bruna, a Frech model, wore an eye-popping lime-green dress.

You may recognize Bruna as one of the Victoria's Secret angels.JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP/Getty Images

Nastia Liukin's golden chain gown weighed 8 pounds, according to designer Natalia Fedner.

Liukin is a five-time Olympic medalist for gymnastics.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Designer Mira Mikati got into the Olympic spirit with this white suit covered in multicolored tennis rackets.

Mira Mikati was raised in France, though she was born in Lebanon.Kristy Sparow/Getty Images for LVMH x Vogue x NBC

Eileen Gu, an Olympic freestyle skier, looked demure in this black suit dress.

Gu skied for China at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Tyla bared her abs in this gold-and-black bra top. She paired it with oversized black pants and a black jacket.

Tyla performed inside the event.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Alizé Lim, a French tennis player, wore a sleek silver backless dress.

Lim is set to host some of the Olympics coverage for France.JULIEN DE ROSA/AFP/Getty Images

Tennis icon Novak Djokovic, who won a bronze medal for Serbia in 2008, wore a bright-blue suit. His wife, Jelena, wore a simple white shift dress.

The Djokovics have been married since 2014.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

French Paralympian Arnaud Assoumani went for a bright-white jacket and a black shirt.

Assoumani competes in track and field with three medals to his name.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Former soccer player Didier Drogba wore a navy-blue ensemble, while his partner, Gabrielle Lemaire, wore a rose-colored sheer dress.

Drogba played professionally for Chelsea, but represented his home country, the Ivory Coast, internationally.Marc Piasecki/WireImage/Getty Images

Artist Tavares Strachan wore a white jacket emblazoned with faces.

Strachan creates multimedia installations.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Influencer Kristy Scott wore an olive mesh dress, along with a uniquely shaped clutch.

Scott has over 3 million subscribers on YouTube.Marc Piasecki/WireImage/Getty Images

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