World Cup Fashion History
Yves Saint Laurent Fashion Show 1998 at Paris World Cup
YSL at FIFA World Cup Final 1998. Image sourced via Pinterest.
On July 12, 1998, YSL presented three hundred archival designs and models at the Stade de France for the FIFA World Cup Final in Paris. The collection was designed by Yves Saint Laurent himself to celebrate the monumental 40th anniversary of his luxury house.
According to Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris, it took nine hundred people to organize the 15-minute show and a historical 1.7 billion people worldwide tuned in.
The haute couture collection was vibrant, bold, and playful. The event taught the fashion industry the untapped potential of live broadcasting runway shows on a global scale. Meanwhile, it gave a new elevation of culture to the sports industry beyond athletics.
YSL at FIFA World Cup Final 1998. Image sourced via Pinterest.
75,000 spectators attended the event live for the highly anticipated match between host nation France and Brazil.
France won the match 3-0, with two points scored by Zinedine Zidane. Zidane earned his title as a national hero and secured the Golden Ball as the tournament’s standout player.
Sources: Khamsa
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FRANCE NATIONAL TEAM WON THE LUXURY BAG GAME
Malo Gusto & Robin Risser with Louis Vuitton Bags, Marcus Thuram with a Chanel x Robin Williams XXL Flap Bag.
The French team is taking over the fashion internet upon their Boston arrival sporting these luxury and rare handbags. Although an incredibly viral fashion moment, many posts aren’t naming the athletes.
These men deserve fashion credit where credit is due.
In terms of global male figures, we see celebrities or musicians wearing men’s luxury bags. Fashion icons such as Jacob Elordi, A$AP Rocky, and Harry Styles.
Travis Kelce is the first recognized athlete who is frequently spotted wearing Louis Vuitton travel bags.
Rayan Cherki & Ousmane Dembele with Hermès bags, and William Saliba with a Bottega Veneta bag.
France is the home country to Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Chanel, Christian Dior, Saint Laurent, Celine, Cartier, and Givenchy - so it’s no surprise these athletes showed up in luxury style.
Historically, France has been the global fashion capital since the 17th century. Haute couture was invented in France by Charles Frederick Worth in the mid-1800s.
LOEWE X SPAIN NATIONAL TEAM
Loewe is the official formalwear partner for Spain’s men’s and women’s national teams with the agreement extending through 2030. As a Spanish clothing label, it is fitting athletes will be traveling in custom Loewe tailoring, footwear, and leather goods.
Source: Euronews
JACQUEMUS X NIKE X FRENCH FOOTBALL FEDERATION
Jacquemus developed a lifestyle collection for France’s team to coincide with France’s World Cup Campaign.
NIKE X PALACE SKATEBOARDS FOR ENGLAND'S MENS TEAM
A retro-inspired football collection for England’s national team to merge streetwear, culture, and football fans. The collection has been available for purchase since June 12th.
VIRGIL ABLOH ARCHIVE X NIKE FOR UNITED STATES NATIONAL TEAM
A varsity inspired capsule collection that celebrates Virgil and Off-White’s legacy in football culture. The capsule will launch on June 16th.
Virgil Abloh Archive x Nike for U.S. World Cup Team. Image sourced via Vogue.com.
WILLY CHAVARRIA X ADIDAS FOR MEXICO NATIONAL TEAM
Mixing contemporary streetwear with football heritage, the Chavarria and Adidas collection of tracksuits, footwear, rugby tops and shorts released on June 10th.
Willy Chavarria x Adidas FIFA World Cup Collection. Image sourced via Vogue.com.
CORTIEZ X WORLD CUP CULTURE
This global capsule collection by Cortiez in partnership with World Cup Culture is inspired by 11 national teams to reflect football’s growing influence on youth fashion and streetwear.
Further World Cup fashion collections include the Balenciaga Soccer Series, Puma x Salehe Bembury, and Gap’s FIFA collection.
Source: Vogue
DR OF CONGO’S FASHIONABLE RETURN TO THE WORLD CUP AFTER 52 YEARS
Image sourced via Instagram.
Pictures say a thousand words. Now THIS is high level athlete statement fashion as the team makes their return to the FIFA World Cup after 52 years.
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