In Pictures: The who’s who of Olympic Opening Ceremony outfits

The Paris Olympics have swiftly come upon us, and on the morning of the event’s Opening Ceremony, which is set to start with a procession on the Seine River at 7:30pm CEST, we are taking a look at a selection of the always highly anticipated uniforms that will grace some of the world’s most skilled, decorated and recognisable athletes. To create such wares, many countries turned to local talent, relying on homegrown brands and designers to bring forth uniforms that evoke their country’s identity with, more often than not, a modernised twist.