Kylian Mbappe is definitely the hottest name in the football world recently with his hat trick against Barcelona. On this occasion, let’s join ELLE Man in taking a look at the energetic fashion colors in the style of the precious gem from the land of the continent!
In the 2016-2017 season, the AS Monaco club proudly won the French national championship – Ligue 1, to the surprise of the fans. Referring to the battle-hardened army of those days of the Duc Duc football team, perhaps people will immediately think of a young man with speedy running steps and a passionate kicking style. That’s Kylian Mbappe.
AS Monaco players celebrate the Ligue 1 championship in the 2016 – 2017 season. Photo: Agent Nice Presse
With a more impressive debut, the Cameroonian striker was considered a promising football talent at that time. Moving to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2017 with the “thermonuclear bomb” named Neymar, Kylian Mbappe not only stood firm under enormous pressure but also had a spectacular breakthrough.
Kylian Mbappe and Neymar with stylish outfits at an event. Photo: Mirror
STYLENEYMAR JR.’S FASHION SENSE. – THE CLASS OF A “KING”
With his speedy steps, smart moves, top-notch technique and killer instinct of a leopard, the 19-year-old boy captivated fans with his brilliant performance at the 2018 World Cup. The day the French team was crowned in Russia was also the day Kylian Mbappe officially rose from a young talent to one of the most outstanding names in world soccer.
Kylian Mbappe with the most prestigious golden trophy in soccer. photo: Matthias Hangst
Similar to his playing style full of speed and enthusiasm, Kylian Mbappe’s fashion style is also very dynamic and youthful. Although he is a close friend of Neymar or Paul Pogba, most of Mbappe’s outfits are not too colorful and ostentatious. On the contrary, the golden boy of Luc Lang is quite interested in simply coordinated outfits, but still exudes a sporty look and ensures just enough prominence.
Mbappe stands out in a red checkered Nike tracksuit. Photo: Getty Images
Kylian’s outfits are often quite simple but very effective
With great potential and rapid growth, it is not surprising that the Nike brand quickly approached Kylian Mbappe very early on. Besides, the fact that Jordan Brand officially cooperated with PSG – Mbappe’s parent club in 2018, has made items from the swoosh house always accompany him from on the field to in real life.
“98 was a great year for French football. That year, Kylian was born” – The campaign shows Nike’s favor for Mbappe. Photo: Nike Football
Kylian Mbappe plays the central role in the lookbook of the Air Jordan x Paris Saint-Germain collection. Photo: Jordan
Kylian Mbappe himself also has a special affection for Nike as he always wears the most unique items in this sports giant’s sportswear collections. In 2018, while his career was skyrocketing, Kylian Mbappe was also “chosen by Virgil Abloh” to be the main model for his OFF-WHITE x Nike Football mini collection. Since then, sneaker designs in the Nike/Jordan x OFF-WHITE collections have appeared with increasing frequency on the 22-year-old player’s feet.
Kylian Mbappe designed Nike Mercurial Vapor soccer shoes in collaboration with OFF-WHITE. Photo: Nike Football
Virgial Abloh (standing) with the Nike Football x OFF-WHITE collection – the intersection of fashion colors and the dynamism of the king sport. Photo: Nike Football
Mbappe on Nike Blazer Mid (left) and Air Jordan 1 (right). Both are extremely hot collab versions with OFF-WHITE
A sports jacket from Nike Sportwears, combined with jogger pants and a sneaker design with “huge” hype like the Jordan 1 x OFF-WHITE or Jordan 1 “Shattered Backboard” and a luxury piece of jewelry like a Hublot watch – Kylian Mbappe’s daily outfits are often created according to a fairly simple formula, but are very flattering as well as affirming his dynamic personality, stylish dressing sense and star class.
Kylian Mbappe on the feet of the “Shattered Backboard” colorway of the Air Jordan 1. Photo: Reuters
Mbappe designed a special tribute version of the “Nike Pro Club” varsity sweater for Phil Knight – founder of the Nike brand, and a Nike x sacai sneaker version. Photo: Reuters
Although he is still very young, Kylian Mbappe was soon chosen by luxury icon Hublot to be the brand ambassador. Photo: Michael Regan
Soccer king Pele (left) and Kylian Mbappe – two symbols of the past and future of world soccer at a Hublot event. Photo: Getty Images
Besides, with his outstanding talent and being born right in Paris, Kylian Mbappe is very favored by French fans with the nickname “Prince of Paris” or “Dear child of French football”. The golden boy of the soccer world himself also knows how to solidify his position, as he carefully wears items in collaborative collections from Jordan Brand and Paris Saint-Germain, even when attending matches. request, participate in events or in daily activities.
Collaboration items between PSG and Jordan brand are increasingly upgraded in terms of fashion
Photo: Hypebeast
Mbappe has been gradually replacing Neymar as the representative face of new collections from Jordan and PSG. Photo: Jordan
This sophistication and intelligence has helped Mbappe gradually surpass Neymar to become increasingly widely recognized as an iconic image of football in Paris in particular and the country of Luc Lang in general.
Mbappe on the feet of the masterpiece Jordan 1 x Dior with Neymar with the equally hyped Jordan 5 x OFF-WHITE version. Photo: Getty Images
Although he admits that he is not a fashionist, Kylian Mbappe still creates sympathy with a style that is not too flashy but still retains its prominence, simple but reasonable combinations, and youthful colors. bearing a strong breath of sport. Therefore, although there have not been many breakthroughs and creativity in fashion style, Kylian Mbappe can still be seen as a representative of the talented and enthusiastic generation of young players in world football in both both visual and professional aspects.
Photo: Kylian Mbappe on the cover of Hypebeast magazine
Kylian Mbappe is stylish during a training session with the French team. Photo: Getty Images