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05 June 2012 - News

London 2012 unveils look of Victory Ceremonies

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The London 2012 Organising Committee (LOCOG) has unveiled the podiums, costumes, flowers and make-up that will be used during the Victory Ceremonies at this summer’s Olympic Games. Students at the Royal College of Art (RCA) in London worked closely with LOCOG over the last eight months to develop the designs.

The unique royal purple podiums – designed by students Gaetano Ling, Hong-Yeul Eom, Luc Fusaro, Heegun Koo and Yan Lu – feature dynamic lines representing the energy that the Games and athletes represent.

The elegant and dynamic costume designs – created by students Thomas Crisp and Trine Hav Christensen – represent London’s unique architecture and also feature a modern twist. When designing the costumes, the students were inspired by Greek mythology as well as British heritage. The presenter escorts will also wear a hat, created by former student Zara Gorman. The inspiration for this design includes the architecture of the London 2012 venues, combined with traditional aspects of British tailoring and sportswear.

Floral bouquets will also be presented to athletes along with medals during the Victory Ceremonies. The victory bouquet has been designed by internationally renowned florist Jane Packer and represents the vibrancy of the Games. The four sections each hold a different variety of the rose, an iconic British flower, and are divided by traditional herbs. These ingredients are designed to provide an unusually eclectic fragrant mix.

The make-up that will be worn by all the athlete and presenter escorts and medal and flower bearers has been provided by Max Factor, part of Worldwide Olympic Partner Procter & Gamble (P&G). The unique look has been created by award-winning make-up artist Caroline Barnes, with the purple and gold shades creating a simple, modern design as well as a natural and fresh look.

Seb Coe, LOCOG Chair, said: “The Victory Ceremonies mark the moment athletes can celebrate and share their achievements with fans in the stadiums and a worldwide TV audience. I’m delighted that we have worked with not only with established British designers but also with the next generation of designers to create this special moment for them.”

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Opening date	27 July 2012
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The London 2012 Games were centred around the Olympic Park in east London, which is the site of a number of new sports venues. Up to 180,000 spectators a day entered the Park to enjoy the Games, making it the principal focus of Olympic activity.

The main venues – the Olympic Stadium, Aquatics Centre, Velodrome and BMX Circuit, as well as the hockey, handball and basketball arenas – were easily accessible through a network of footbridges and walkways within the Park. The Olympic Village was within walking distance of all the venues in the Park, enhancing the experience for athletes and officials. The use of other prestigious venues – such as Wembley Stadium for football, the All-England Club in Wimbledon for tennis, Lord’s Cricket Ground for archery and Horse Guards Parade for beach volleyball – was also a feature of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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