Nothing can keep the NBA stars from fashion and glam. And Victor Wembanyama, who is all set to kick start his sophomore year, isn’t any different. The San Antonio Spurs center grabbed a lot of attention with his stunning appearance at the Louis Vuitton Paris show. The 7 ‘4 tall star walked in style donning a gray jacket over a white shirt with matching colored trousers and classic black formal shoes. Importantly, he carried a teal-colored LV bag with him, leaving the fans gathered there, flabbergasted.
Of course, it’s an expected site from the newest brand ambassador of the $382 billion fashion company. Cameras and fans surrounded him as he made his entry. The rising superstar posed for the pictures as he confidently donned the thread. And there is indeed a story behind the confidence. The story of how Louis Vuitton solved the big man’s biggest concern being a seven-footer.
The 20-year-old had always found it a “struggle” to fill his wardrobe with the best of fashion. Speaking to GQ earlier, he said, “I’m tall, but I’m also pretty thin, so it’s always been hard to find clothes that fit.” However, all the misery came to a halt when Victor Wembanyama partnered up with the LV.
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The French man, with the help of the luxury brand, was able to fulfill his wish and also broke the myth about big men and stated, “Size 20 is no longer a fantasy”. As a reflection of the story, Wemby walked in with confidence at the Louis Vuitton Spring 2025 Men’s Ready-to-Wear Show in his home country.
Wemby pulled up to the Louis Vuitton show 🔥
via @VicWembanyamaFR pic.twitter.com/MQ08v0VtvE
— WembyMuse (@Wemby_Muse) June 18, 2024
Moreover, with Wemby’s career yet to achieve its prime, the rising superstar could fulfill more such dreams in the years to come. The LV deal was just a first step in his NBA ladder. Coming back to the fashion show, it was a star-studded event in Paris, with big names from across various industries taking center stage. From cross-sport pictures to Hollywood collaboration, Wemby experienced it all.
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Victor Wembanyama ends up trolling Lamar Jackson at Luis Vuitton event
Representing the NFL, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson turned up for the event. The 27-year-old even interacted with Wemby and dropped a hilarious story on his Instagram. Jackson shared a picture of Wemby standing next to him at the event and wrote, “You make me look 5’11”, next time just sit down,” with a laughing emoji. Several other celebrities also made their way to the event. To name a few: Michael Fassbender, Sabrina Carpenter, Maya Jama, Tahar Rahim and Stormzy. Victor Wembanyama has truly set himself on the right track to find himself among the stars right after his rookie season.
It easily lays parallel roads with Giannis Antetokounmpo, who also came into the league from Europe. The Greek Freak, who faced a really tough journey before the NBA, turned it around in a matter of a few seasons. Moreover, just like Wemby, Breitling, a multi-billion watch brand signed him up as their brand ambassador. And the superstar even managed to give the brand a sporty touch to the luxury watches. The bottom line is that Wembanyama might see similar deals coming his way in the future.
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