The Palais Galliera unveils the outfit worn by the horsewoman at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Published on February 6, 2025 at 04:59 p.m.
Come and admire up close the outfit of the mysterious horsewoman, who marked the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games. Her outfit is presented as part of the Fashion in Motion #3 exhibition, from February 8 to October 12, 2025.

The opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was marked by numerous events and characters that captured the hearts of the public: we remember, of course, the masked man, who fluttered across the rooftops of Paris, the beheaded Marie-Antoinettes at the Conciergerie, a blue and almost naked Philippe Katerine....

Not forgetting, of course, the silver rider and her metallic horse, who rode up the Seine. This mysterious rider embodied both Joan of Arc, a famous figure in French history, and Sequana, the Gallic goddess of the Seine.

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From February 8 to October 12, 2025, this horsewoman's exceptional costume is on show at the Palais Galliera. The outfit joins the exhibition Fashion in Motion #3, which looks at how sporting practices have influenced the world of fashion and clothing - and vice versa.

Imagined by Jeanne Friot (designer) and Robert Mercier (leather craftsman), this outfit should be one of the highlights of the artistic journey.

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The costume is made up of several elements, designed both for aesthetics and spectacularity, but also for practicality: the rider embodying Sequana had to be able to move properly in this modern armor. The outfit includes a detachable hooded breastplate, a poacher, a bodysuit, boxer shorts, a pair of gloves and a pair of waders.

Visitors to the exhibition can admire this unique, made-in-France silhouette, which highlights the expertise of fashion designers and craftsmen.

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Dates and Opening Time
From February 8, 2025 to October 12, 2025

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    10 Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie
    75116 Paris 16

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    M°9 - Iéna

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    Moins de 18 ans: Free
    Tarif réduit: €12
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