The official Olympic and Paralympic torch design was revealed Tuesday, with an inventive new shape from French designer Mathieu Lehanneur.
“We were looking for a strong message bearing in this case, of course, the message of peace and unity, but also a symbol of parity,” said Roncin.
Lehanneur — who has designed the Maison Kitsuné flagship in New York as well as interiors and experiences for brands including Guerlain, Audemars Piguet and Cartier — said that while it was unusual for him to enter a competition, “it was impossible for me to say no.” “I turned it into an object playing on this idea of symmetry,” he said. “We tried to play with symmetry on top and below. So this is the very first time we tried to work on a totally new type of shape.”
Tinged in a soft champagne color, the torch has two finishes, a matte brushed steel and a reflective polished steel, separated by a thin golden ring. With medals in mind, the color in meant to invoke a blend of gold, silver and bronze. “It’s a question of balance,” he told WWD of hitting the right notes while going through a rigorous testing process to push the design boundaries both aesthetically and technically.
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