Opening Ceremony is a multifaceted retail environment comprised of shops,
showroom, and private label collection that establishes a new, international
creative forum in downtown Manhattan. Opening Ceremony brings together
emerging American talent with both young and established designers and
artists from abroad. Each year, the unique commercial and cultural character
of a visiting country is represented at Opening Ceremony by capturing the
essence of the country’s consumer experience. Opening Ceremony has
also become known for its myriad collaborations with the likes of Chloë Sevigny,
Spike Jonze, Pendleton, Levi's, Timberland, Keds, Robert Clergerie, and more.
Opening Ceremony appropriates the mission statement of the modern day
Olympics from the founder, Baron Pierre de Coubertin. In 1896, he transformed
what the Greeks had created into a modern day business venture. The Olympics
were founded under the guise of creatively merging sports, business, and global
participation. Opening Ceremony takes from this foundation and applies these
elements towards fashion. Each year Opening Ceremony has introduced a new
country to its home team.
2002 Hong Kong
2003 Brazil
2004 Germany
2005 United Kingdom
2006 Sweden
2007 NY vs LA
2008 Japan
2009 partnerships
2010 France
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