It is not an exaggeration to say there’s never been an event like . The 23 June style spectacular, which celebrated a century of French fashion and sport, is the first-ever runway show to be held in the Place Vendôme – where Gabrielle Chanel lived in an apartment at the Ritz Paris and where Elsa Schiaparelli housed her atelier. But what went into making this whole thing happen? Spoiler: a lot.
Hundreds of staffers from across the globe and production company Bureau Betak worked tirelessly for well over a year to plan the event. Even more were involved in the execution: according to Betak, they issued 3,200 credentials to employees, contractors and workers for Vogue World. Below, more numerical insights into the making of Vogue World 2024.
square feet of backstage, which event production company Bureau Betak changed the configuration of every hours to optimise space. Ladurée macrons served at fittings and to guests. looks called in for the show: for models, including Chanel Evening dresses from 1924, Dior “Bar” suits by Maria Grazia Chiuri, and recreated gowns from Cristobal Balenciaga's first Paris collection.
action items on Bureau Betak’s production checklist to manage the show. models, including Barbara Palvin and Alton Mason, walked down the runway. dancers, or “muses” of famed choreographer Paris Goebbel, performed.
hours were needed to set up all the infrastructure in the Place Vendôme – and hours to take it all down. orchestra musicians, led by Th.
