Mark Guiducci, Vogue’s creative editorial director, aptly described fashion as a team sport, a sentiment that resonated strongly at Vogue World: Paris. For its third iteration, the event transformed the iconic Place Vendôme into a spectacle of runway walks, musical entertainment, athletic demonstrations, and dance—a captivating fusion of fashion and culture. Vogue’s hosts, Chloe and Chioma, delved into the event’s intricacies, speaking not only with Mark but also with Vogue World’s stylists: Carine Roitfeld, editor-in-chief of CR Fashion Book, and Ib Kamara, creative director of Off-White and editor-in-chief of Dazed. The event’s vision was to pair a sport, like cycling, tennis, horseback riding, and others, with a decade in French fashion. Carine and Ib collaborated closely with fashion historian Alexandre Samson to meticulously curate styles from across the last century, while beauty queen Dame Pat McGrath added the finishing touches with her masterful makeup artistry. The experience of Vogue World: Paris varied for each individual involved. While Chioma enjoyed the event from the guest seating, Chloe found herself in a windowless room, diligently working alongside the team to produce compelling stories. The reality of working at Vogue, as Mark emphasized, is not always about glamour and fashion; it often involves a collective effort—whether it’s writing web posts, running shoes across the Place Vendôme, or assisting with intricate corset lacing. Despite their distinct roles, everyone agreed that one of the night’s highlights was the red, white, and blue, Chanel finale. Vogue World: Paris wasn’t just about fashion; it transformed into a full-fledged concert, featuring electrifying performances by Doja Cat and Blackpink. As expected, the star power was palpable, both on and off the runway. Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner, clad in Hermès, made a grand entrance on horseback, joined by a constellation of other notable figures, including FKA Twigs, Maluma, Sabrina Carpenter, Serena and Venus Williams, Teyana Taylor, Ciara, and Katy Perry. In a dazzling Jean Paul Gaultier by Simone Rocha ensemble featuring a conical bra, Doja Cat took the stage, captivating the audience with her undeniable presence. With Vogue World: Paris now a memory, the fashion world turns its attention to the next grand event—couture.
Vogue World: Paris – A Spectacular Fusion of Fashion, Culture, and Sport
