ICYMI: The Best (and Worst) Looks at the Rio 2016 Closing Ceremony
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Izabel Goulart’s Carnival look
We imagine that somewhere deep down Izabel Goulart is quietly telling Gisele to suck it for not going full Carnival during the Opening Ceremony. Goulart also got to share the stage with Samba legend Renato Sorriso, dressed in his street sweeper uniform.
Julia Michaels’ jumpsuit
If you can’t wear your full-body green sequined jumpsuit to the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics, then when can you? It’s a nice nod to Brazil’s flag, it’s sparkly enough to be seen from space, and yes it’s probably really uncomfortable.
Cuba’s custom Christian Louboutin outfits
Christian Louboutin is best known for his red-soled, staggering high heels worn by celebrities, an aesthetic that seems as far away as possible from an Olympic stadium. So he surprised everyone by teaming up with former French handball player Henry Tai to outfit Cuba for the Olympics, creating entirely custom looks with input from the athletes themselves. Sadly, unlike the Olympic looks from Ralph Lauren, these won’t be available for sale to the masses.
Great Britain’s light up shoes
The flashy sneakers are courtesy of designer Simon Jersey, and are supposed to be a nod to both Great Britain’s flag and Rio’s “love of parties and carnivals.” Mostly though, they make all us grown up viewers at home long for the days when we could wear light up sneakers and not look ridiculous.
