Olympics Closing Ceremony

London is a proud city after the amazing Olympic Games closing ceremony, which featured a wide range of stars, from music and ballet to fashion. British fashion industry was given a special place, with a set of pictures commissioned by Vogue magazine taking centre stage.

Lily Cole (Erdem), Karen Elson (Burberry), Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell
(both in Alexander McQueen). Photo: hollywoodreporter.com 

Midas Touch, by fashion editor Lucinda Chambers, was published in the September issue. Nick Knight's fantastic photographs, displayed in huge trucks, were ripped off revealing celebrity models wearing fabulous golden pieces by star British designers.  

Karen Elson wearing Burberry
(Vogue's fashion shoot detail)

The closing ceremony was as hectic as London itself, with rhythm and an eclectic mix of performers, undoubtedly an accurate portrait of its edgy and vibrant energy. Unable to get a last minute ticket, I ended up joining many people watching the ceremony together in one of the big screens across the city.

Maddox club beach bar at Forman's Fish Island Riviera

The Maddox club beach bar at Forman's Fish Island Riviera was close enough to the Olympic stadium and the whole atmosphere was almost as enthusiastic with people singing along, dancing and cheering. The fireworks display was definitely the cherry on the top of the cake!

Maddox club beach bar at Forman's Fish Island Riviera

It was an unforgettable evening where millions of people around the world have joined together to celebrate sport. Athletes are such an inspiring example of determination, hard work and open-mindedness! John Lennon's words continue to resonate inside us and sadly we still have to 'imagine all the people living life in peace...'



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