Zendaya and Serena Williams Shine in Louis Vuitton, Rosalía Goes Sheer in Christian Dior and More at Prelude to the Olympics in Paris

Renan Botelho
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The Fondation Louis Vuitton, a cultural center and architectural landmark in Paris, hosted a star-studded event on Thursday to celebrate the beginning of the 2024 Olympic Games. Titled the Prelude to the Olympics in Paris, the event welcomed a mixed array of celebrities and notable figures from various fields.

Here, WWD takes a closer look at the celebrity looks from the Prelude to the Olympics in Paris celebration, including fashion moments from Zendaya, Serena Williams, Tyla, Charlize Theron, Rosalía and many more.

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Zendaya

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 25: Zendaya arrives 'Prelude To The Olympics' at Fondation Louis Vuitton on July 25, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images for LVMH x Vogue x NBC)
Zendaya at the Prelude to the Olympics at Fondation Louis Vuitton on July 25 in Paris.

Styled by Law Roach, Zendaya wore a shimmering black dress by Louis Vuitton that featured semi-sheer fabric with sparkling details throughout and spaghetti straps. She carried a Louis Vuitton Micro Malle Capitale handbag and kept it minimalistic with diamond earrings.

Tyla

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 25: Tyla attends The Prelude To The Olympics At Fondation Louis Vuitton on July 25, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Tyla at the Prelude to the Olympics at Fondation Louis Vuitton on July 25 in Paris.

Tyla wore a baggy velour tracksuit covered in Louis Vuitton’s Damier pattern. She paired it with an embellished micro bra featuring gold rings that coordinated with her necklace and belt.

Serena Williams

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 25: Serena Williams attends 'Prelude to the Olympics' at Fondation Louis Vuitton on July 25, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images for LVMH x Vogue x NBC)
Serena Williams at the Prelude to the Olympics at Fondation Louis Vuitton on July 25 in Paris.

Serena Williams was also sporting head-to-toe Louis Vuitton. The former athlete embraced power dressing in a three-piece suit that featured a vest with a matching blazer and tailored trousers. She added a pop of color with her blue and green Louis Vuitton clutch.

Queen Latifah

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 25: Queen Latifah attends The Prelude To The Olympics At Fondation Louis Vuitton on July 25, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Queen Latifah at the Prelude to the Olympics at Fondation Louis Vuitton on July 25 in Paris.

Queen Latifah went classic in an unbuttoned white button-down shirt and tailored trousers. She completed the look with Schiaparelli gilded-toe sneakers.

Rosalía

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 25: Rosalia attends 'Prelude to the Olympics' at Fondation Louis Vuitton on July 25, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images for LVMH x Vogue x NBC)
Rosalía at the Prelude to the Olympics at Fondation Louis Vuitton on July 25 in Paris.

Rosalía embraced a romantic style, wearing a sheer lace dress from Christian Dior’s cruise 2025 collection.

Charlize Theron

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 25: Charlize Theron arrives 'Prelude To The Olympics' at Fondation Louis Vuitton on July 25, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images for LVMH x Vogue x NBC)
Charlize Theron at the Prelude to the Olympics at Fondation Louis Vuitton on July 25 in Paris.

Charlize Theron added drama to a classic white minidress with a one-shoulder sleeve that transitioned into a train falling down through her arms. She carried a Dior pouch.

Angel Reese

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 25: Angel Reese attends The Prelude To The Olympics At Fondation Louis Vuitton on July 25, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Angel Reese at the Prelude to the Olympics at Fondation Louis Vuitton on July 25 in Paris.

WNBA star Angel Reese channeled old Hollywood glamour in a white button-down minidress from Louis Vuitton. She wore matching shoes and carried a Louis Vuitton Loop bag.

Lindsey Vonn

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 25: Lindsey Vonn attends The Prelude To The Olympics At Fondation Louis Vuitton on July 25, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
Lindsey Vonn at the Prelude to the Olympics at Fondation Louis Vuitton on July 25 in Paris.

Lindsey Vonn kept it simple in a gold slip dress that featured a plunging silhouette. She completed the look with gold jewelry.

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