Jude Bellingham is Louis Vuitton's Latest Friend Of The House
The English soccer superstar is furthering his foray into the fashion world with a new relationship to one of the industry's biggest luxury names.
Jude Bellingham is truly a Jude-of-all-trades. Soccer all-star, philanthropist, It boy, model, and now, a close collaborator with Louis Vuitton.
He began his elite career with the low-ranked Birmingham City Football Club before ultimately ending up as the top-scorer for Real Madrid, one of the best soccer teams in the world. His rapid rise on the scene, especially at the young age of 21 reflects his unique disposition, which includes discipline, positivity, and an unparalleled eye for the game. This culminated in his being 2024's La Liga Player of the Season and brought win after win. He is an international threat on the soccer scene whose name is sure to be on people’s tongues for years.
Bellingham's perceptive eyes and creative mind are just as effective off the soccer field as they are on it. Put simply, he has a remarkable sense of what looks good and what doesn’t, setting himself apart from other athletes with crafty outfits and strong red carpet showings. His aesthetic sensibilities already secured him a collaboration with Kim Kardashian’s loungewear-underwear-shapewear company Skims, and now he has caught the eye of Louis Vuitton. The prominent French Maison proudly announced on August 16, 2024, that Bellingham was its newest Friend of the House.
The union demonstrates a link between style and sportsmanship that has become increasingly important as sports celebrities aim to look good in and out of competition whilst in the public eye. For Pharrell Williams at Louis Vuitton, the connection is an opportunity to connect with a standout performer in the soccer world who is positively captivating to watch. “I’m excited to welcome Jude to the House, his charismatic personality and what he has already achieved on his inspiring journey will add so much to our LVers community,” the musician-turned-creative-director said in a statement.
For Bellingham, the collaboration is an opportunity to work with someone he has idolized for years. “It is such a pleasure to join the Louis Vuitton family. Since I was young, I have always been attracted to the House. I am so happy to continue building a relationship with Pharrell whose work I truly admire,” Bellingham said in a statement. With both parties equally fired up for the collaboration, it’s safe to expect exciting results from this mutually electrifying pairing.
