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In a night where the worlds of fashion, sport, and music collided, Tyla delivered a show-stopping performance at the Prelude to the 2024 Olympics, held at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris. The event, a glamorous kickoff to the Olympic festivities, was co-hosted by industry giants including Pharrell Williams, Charlize Theron, Serena Williams, and Rosalía.
Tyla took the stage dressed in a sporty-chic ensemble featuring an oversized Louis Vuitton jersey, spandex shorts, and thigh-high boots with bold white laces. Her setlist included hits like “Thata Ahh” and “Jump,” culminating in a powerful rendition of her chart-topping track “Water.” The performance captivated an audience filled with celebrities such as LeBron James, Mick Jagger, Zendaya, and fashion icon Christian Louboutin.
The Prelude was not just about music; it was an immersive celebration of art, culture, and philanthropy. The event featured interactive installations, gourmet food by Michelin-starred chef Jean Imbert, and cocktails by Moët Hennessy. It also had a charitable dimension, withComcast NBCUniversal pledging support to the IOC Refugee Olympic Team.
Pharrell Williams, also Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Creative Director, expressed the event’s spirit by emphasizing the unifying power of the Olympics. He highlighted how the games celebrate diversity, creativity, and the collective human spirit .
The Prelude to the 2024 Olympics set a vibrant tone for the games, blending the glamour of high fashion with the excitement of world-class sport, all under the theme of unity and celebration. It was a night that not only entertained but also inspired, making it an unforgettable prelude to one of the world’s greatest sporting events.
