Silver Rider’s Paris 2024 Olympic Costume to Be Displayed at Palais Galliera

The iconic leather armor worn during the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony will anchor a new exhibit at the Parisian fashion museum.

The silver leather armor worn by the rider who delivered the Olympic flag on a mechanical horse during the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will be displayed at the Palais Galliera starting February 8, 2025.
Designed by French stylist Jeanne Friot and leather artisan Robert Mercier, the costume symbolized a blend of Jeanne d’Arc, Sequana (the Seine goddess), and the Olympic spirit of peace.
The exhibit, titled 'La Mode en mouvement,' focuses on the intersection of fashion and active lifestyles, with the armor opening its third and final section.
Jeanne Friot, at 29 years old, expressed pride at having her work included in the museum's permanent collection, marking a milestone in her burgeoning career.
The exhibition also highlights historical and modern fashion trends, including ski attire evolution and avant-garde designs by Jean Paul Gaultier and Walter Van Beirendonck.