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Les Bleus: The Designer Bags of French World Cup Stars
As the French national team gathers in Clairefontaine ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the focus is not solely on the game. From Louis Vuitton and Dior to Chanel and Hermès, several of Les Bleus' biggest stars showcase a personal style where exclusive designer bags become a natural extension of their identity, both on and off the pitch.
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Text: Camilla Åsedal
When the French national team gathers at the training facility in Clairefontaine, it’s not just about tactical briefings and preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The arrivals have become a showcase for the players' personal style, with several of the team’s biggest stars opting for exclusive designer bags – often bold choices like women's bags from Hermes or Chanel – as complements to their outfits. France is set for the World Cup finals in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, and expectations for Didier Deschamps' squad are high.
Ibrahima Konaté with a Speedy P9
Clairefontaine En Yvelines, France. May 29, 2026.
Here arrives the newly signed Real Madrid player Konaté in a relaxed, sunny look with wide light jeans and a suede bag signed by Louis Vuitton under his arm. The physical center-back Konaté combines strength, speed, and a keen sense of positioning. His ability to win duels and cover large areas makes him a vital part of France's defense.
Here arrives the newly signed Real Madrid player Konaté in a relaxed, sunny look with wide light jeans and a suede bag signed by Louis Vuitton under his arm. The physical center-back Konaté combines strength, speed, and a keen sense of positioning. His ability to win duels and cover large areas makes him a vital part of France's defense.
Jules Koundé with a Reporter Bag
Clairefontaine En Yvelines, France. May 29, 2026.
Barcelona player Koundé has long been known as one of the most fashion-conscious players in the football world and deserves his own article. Here, he wears jeans, boots, a Jimi Hendrix T-shirt, and a Reporter Louis Vuitton bag in monogram canvas slung over his shoulder. On the pitch, he is a technical and intelligent defender capable of playing both right-back and center-back, with particular strength in one-on-one situations.
Barcelona player Koundé has long been known as one of the most fashion-conscious players in the football world and deserves his own article. Here, he wears jeans, boots, a Jimi Hendrix T-shirt, and a Reporter Louis Vuitton bag in monogram canvas slung over his shoulder. On the pitch, he is a technical and intelligent defender capable of playing both right-back and center-back, with particular strength in one-on-one situations.
Kylian Mbappé in an oblique pattern from Dior
Clairefontaine En Yvelines, France. May 29, 2026.
France's captain Mbappé keeps it simple with a short-sleeved shirt, shorts, diagonally patterned sneakers, and a clutch from Dior. Mbappé is one of the world's most explosive forwards, known for his acceleration, runs behind the defense, and his ability to decide matches on his own with his controversial dictatorial traits. Is he France's primary offensive weapon in the World Cup?
France's captain Mbappé keeps it simple with a short-sleeved shirt, shorts, diagonally patterned sneakers, and a clutch from Dior. Mbappé is one of the world's most explosive forwards, known for his acceleration, runs behind the defense, and his ability to decide matches on his own with his controversial dictatorial traits. Is he France's primary offensive weapon in the World Cup?
Hugo Ekitike carries Chanel under his arm
Clairefontaine En Yvelines, France. 10th Nov, 2025.
Liverpool's Ekitike arrives at Clairefontaine En Yvelines in an all-black outfit, complemented by a quilted bag and cap from Chanel. The tall forward offers a different option compared to France's other offensive players, with his combination of technique, movement patterns, and ability to link up play. Unfortunately, he will miss the 2026 World Cup due to an Achilles injury.
Liverpool's Ekitike arrives at Clairefontaine En Yvelines in an all-black outfit, complemented by a quilted bag and cap from Chanel. The tall forward offers a different option compared to France's other offensive players, with his combination of technique, movement patterns, and ability to link up play. Unfortunately, he will miss the 2026 World Cup due to an Achilles injury.
Rayan Cherki with a Haut a Courroies
Clairefontaine En Yvelines, France. 10th Nov, 2025.
Cherki chooses a knitted sweater with an artistic pattern and carries a Haut a Courroies bag, the predecessor of the Birkin, from Hermes. The attacking midfielder is one of France's most technically gifted players, valued for his dribbling skills, game understanding, and creativity. "We're going to the World Cup and crush everyone," he tells French TF1.
Cherki chooses a knitted sweater with an artistic pattern and carries a Haut a Courroies bag, the predecessor of the Birkin, from Hermes. The attacking midfielder is one of France's most technically gifted players, valued for his dribbling skills, game understanding, and creativity. "We're going to the World Cup and crush everyone," he tells French TF1.
With the 2026 World Cup around the corner, Les Bleus demonstrate that they belong to the world elite not only on the football field. From Louis Vuitton monograms to quilted Dior bags and Chanel purses, the players' choice of accessories reflects as much personality as it does status. And if France performs as well on the pitch as they do in the arrivals area at Clairefontaine, another long World Cup summer is likely in store for the reigning European giants.
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