Im not able to fit all the inspirations for each look in this caption but whole thing is on my twitter and my instagram in the comments :) China The blazer underneath the coat is worn with the collar up to parallel a Tangzhuang, a traditional Chinese jacket which features the mandarin collar which originated in imperial china, the texture and material of the outer coat is to represent the dragon, which is the fifth animal in the Chinese zodiac cycle, which corresponds to the year 2024, the Wood Dragon and the year of the recent Olympic Games, the star brooches also representing the starts on the flag INDIA Styling took direct inspiration from the Indian flag as well as the traditional garment, the kurta, which is a long collarless shirt, typically loose fitting. The scarf around the waist is to achieve how a kurta would sit on trousers. This look also features accessories from Bhavya Ramesh, a conscious silver wear brand based in Mumbai Palestine Initially the idea was to create a look drawing inspiration from a traditional Palestinian garment called a Thawb, a long ankle length garment, which is typically long sleeved. Upon my research I discovered hundreds of Palestinian athletes had been killed recently amongst the atrocities ongoing in Gaza. Understanding the strength and courage it would take to perform at a world stage given a genocide in ones own country, I wanted to make a look that feels like a human embodiment of the flag itself but most importantly, I wanted something that felt beautiful and free USA The classic red white and blue, with classic denim. The look itself is "Made in America" as it features American icons such as Ralph Lauren, and nephew Greg Lauren, as well as one of the most iconic American brands, Coach. The look also contains accessories from Chrome Hearts as well as a hint of the Brooklyn Based streetwear brand Kidsuper. Mexico This look takes inspiration from the traditional charro suit, which is a type of suit originally worn by the horsemen of the Charreria, and often associated with the Mariachi. The look also features two rings in the shape of a skull, refrencing the Mexian skull, the Calavera, which represents death and rebirth and is a symbol of Mexican holiday "el Día de los Muertos" the Day of the Dead. Spain This look features a cropped jacket and slim trousers, in the Spanish colors and takes direct inspiration from the "traje de luces", which are the traditional garments that Spanish bullfighters wear in action. France This look Features French Fashion giants Balmain, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès, the latter responsible for arguably the most popular designer bag of all time, the Birkin. This look Features the iconic Haut à Courroies 50 in Crocodile, one of the most coveted and financially consuming bags from the legendary french house. Germany There's a lot more black than I would have preferred to use for this look, but those from the capital city, Berlin, are known for wearing said color. I wanted this look to have a more structured shape to reference Bauhaus design which originated in Germany. The look also mostly consists of Rick Owens, a designer who references Bauhaus in his work. Ukraine Following the design of the Ukrainian flag, this look follows the horizontal blue and yellow bicolor, and features a sunflower brooch, the sunflower being the national flower of Ukraine. Netherlands Following the tricolor of the Dutch flag, this look takes direct inspiration from traditional attire worn by sailors in the fishing village of Volendam in the 1900s, which featured wide legged trousers, designed to fill with air and provide buoyancy if one fell overboard. The look though following the tricolor of the Dutch flag, features a hint of orange which is a significant part of Dutch history, which can be traced all the way back to the Dutch royal family. The colors historical popularity is said to have been was popularized by Willem the Silent, and was even one of the three colors in the original Dutch flag. - @wisdm8