mWhile the eyes of the world were fixed on the celebrations dedicated to the Coronation of King Charles III, another long-awaited event enlivened the United Kingdom. In fact, it opened to Liverpool the week ofEurovision Song Contest 2023which will be held in the Beatles’ hometown on behalf of theUkrainewinner country of the 2022 edition battered by the Russian invasion.
In the shade of St George’s Hall, on a rigorously turquoise carpet, the 37 competing artists paraded last night. It could not be missing Marco Mengonirepresentative of Italy as winner of the Sanremo Festival 2023, ready to conquer the European public thanks to its Two lives, and his gritty leather outfits. For seven days dedicated to music and fashion.
Countdown to Eurovision 2023
After the opening ceremony on Sunday, a week full of appointments awaits. In fact, the two semi-finals will be held on Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 Maywhich will lead to the highly anticipated evening of saturday 13during which he will perform as a super guest Mahmood. There the final will see the twenty finalists battle it out (the top ten of each of the two evenings) together with the representatives of Big Five – United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, France, Italy and Ukraine, as winner of the previous edition.
Where to follow the event? The two semi-finals will be broadcast on Rai 2 at 21, while the final will be visible on Rai 1 from 20.40. All three evenings will also be streamed live on the Eurovision Song Contest YouTube channel.
Fashion to the rhythm of music
The looks sported by the singers competing on the turquoise Eurovision carpet promise three evenings in which the key word will be dare, at least in terms of style. Bright shades, princely silhouettes, precious fabrics, over the top accessories: the music competition is an opportunity to experiment and have fun, without taking yourself too seriously.
He remained faithful to the wardrobe shown on the Ariston stage Marco Mengoniwho for his debut in Liverpool chose an outfit consisting of black leather trousers and vest, combined with a tank top ton sur ton and a belt with metal buckle. L’ensemblessigned again Versace and made with the styling of Lorenzo Posoccoconfirm theattitude gritty and sensual by the artist from Ronciglione.
Marco Mengoni at the opening ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 (Photo by Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)
He preferred a more romantic but no less contemporary mood Mae MullerBritish singer-songwriter who will represent the UK with the song I Wrote A Song. The dress sported by the artist is a creation of London brand AGRO STUDIO, characterized by a fitted silhouette enriched by gatherings, an asymmetrical panel and hooded sleeve. Together with the silver sandals, it conveys a fresh and original femininity. A choice similar to the one made by LoreenSwedish singer already winner of Eurovision in 2012, who paraded wearing one slip dress impalpable enlivened by ton sur ton ruffles. The extra touch? Pumps with strap and maxi platform.
From left, the looks of Mae Muller and Loreen on the turquoise Eurovision 2023 carpet
Style cufflinks
To enchant during the opening ceremony of Eurovision 2023 were also the TuralTuranX, musical duo representing Azerbaijan formed by twin brothers Tural and Turan Bağmanov. The two artists combined the new hair color and vintage-style hairstyle with a floral blouse with a maxi bow, tailored trousers and a black leather corset-belt. A very successful synthesis of feminine and masculine, perfectly in line with contemporary taste.
The TuralTuranX between floral prints and tailored trousers (Photo by Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)
The opening ceremony of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 anticipates a week full of glamor and surprises. Starting with the looks.
Always to the rhythm of music.
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