Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony

Multi-Label Retail Concept & Brand

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Founded 2002
Headquarters New York, NY, United States

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Opening Ceremony is a brand and US-based multi-label retail store; founded by Humberto Leon and Carol Lim in 2002. Opening Ceremony originated when the founders went travelling, which served to inspire the duo to create a space to share their findings from their travels, passion for art and fashion. The name is inspired by the the modern Olympics, paying homage to the brand’s aim of curating pieces from all around the world. OC has become known for its plethora of collaborations with Vans, COMMES des GARCONS, adidas and Maison Martin Margiela etc.
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Latest Collections

52 Artists Partnered to Create This Deck of Contemporary Art Playing Cards
Art

52 Artists Partnered to Create This Deck of Contemporary Art Playing Cards

More sophisticated than your standard nudie deck.

Opening Ceremony's Carol Lim Designs Her Own Chandon Bottle
Fashion

Opening Ceremony's Carol Lim Designs Her Own Chandon Bottle

The first ever Chandon bottle to be designed by a collaborator.


Opening Ceremony Designs Tour Merch for Classical Musicians
Fashion

Opening Ceremony Designs Tour Merch for Classical Musicians

Rep the likes of Beethoven, Bach, Tchaikovsky and Debussy.

Opening Ceremony and Deer Dana Create Printable Holiday Cards
Art

Opening Ceremony and Deer Dana Create Printable Holiday Cards

Custom illustrations featuring Fetty Wap, Run DMC, David Bowie and Grimes.

Go Behind the Scenes of a Spike Jonze Fashion Film Set
Fashion

Go Behind the Scenes of a Spike Jonze Fashion Film Set

Hang out with Mr. Jonze.

Björk's Collaborator Embroiders on Top of Sportswear Logos
Fashion

Björk's Collaborator Embroiders on Top of Sportswear Logos

James Merry is infusing some much-needed nature into logos.

Iconic Costumes From 'Star Wars' Are Reinterpreted by Opening Ceremony, Ovadia & Sons and More
Fashion

Iconic Costumes From 'Star Wars' Are Reinterpreted by Opening Ceremony, Ovadia & Sons and More

What ‘Star Wars’ would look like in the hands of high fashion.

Opening Ceremony Celebrates a Seasonal Icon With Coca-Cola
Fashion

Opening Ceremony Celebrates a Seasonal Icon With Coca-Cola

The soda mascot gets some downtown street cred just in time for the holidays.

Opening Ceremony x Vans 2015 Fall/Winter Old Skool & Sk8-Hi Collection
Footwear

Opening Ceremony x Vans 2015 Fall/Winter Old Skool & Sk8-Hi Collection

A premium rework featuring high-quality leather uppers.

Opening Ceremony x Alpha Industries 2015 Fall/Winter MA-1
Fashion

Opening Ceremony x Alpha Industries 2015 Fall/Winter MA-1

Air Force fashion gets the Opening Ceremony treatment.

Opening Ceremony x RAINS 2015 Fall/Winter Capsule Collection
Fashion

Opening Ceremony x RAINS 2015 Fall/Winter Capsule Collection

Stay dry and stylish.

Spike Jonze Showcases Never-Before-Seen 35mm Photos for Opening Ceremony
Fashion

Spike Jonze Showcases Never-Before-Seen 35mm Photos for Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony juxtaposes its looks with some of Jonze’s previously unseen shots.

 

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