From Haaland to Mbappé: luxury bags at the World Cup

Haaland has a massive, highly publicised bag collection that is heavily anchored by Hermès. He clearly prefers the brand’s oldest, most historic equestrian travel shape: the structured Haut à Courroies (HAC). Instead of sticking to basic, everyday styles, Haaland hunts down highly collectible pieces with intricate details, like the pop-art-inspired “Endless Road” landscape mosaic. His collection is all about massive scale, rare finds and serious investment value.

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Bellingham’s collection reflects his close relationship with modern French luxury, focusing almost entirely on the Pharrell Williams era at Louis Vuitton. His collection hits the perfect sweet spot between classic house signatures and fresh, modern updates. Instead of searching the secondary market for vintage pieces, Bellingham uses his insider status to get his hands on the newest runway releases, focusing on custom-trimmed monogram Keepalls and the ultra-soft, slouchy leather Speedy lines. His vibe is clean, functional and effortlessly high-fashion.

Neto’s collection is built around timeless silhouettes that swap flashy logos for beautiful textures and understated craftsmanship. He has a clear preference for mixed-media heritage pieces that combine rugged, neutral canvas with untreated, premium leather trims. By choosing structured, low-key bags that rely on quality rather than loud branding, Neto’s collection takes a page straight out of the David Beckham style playbook.

Itakura’s bag game proves he keeps a very close eye on the intersection of high fashion and modern streetwear. His collection stands out thanks to bold, vibrant colour choices and exceptionally soft leather finishes. He heavily favours pieces from Pharrell Williams’ debut Louis Vuitton collections—specifically the bright, drum-milled calfskin Speedy bags. It’s a collection defined by immediate visual impact, trading traditional coated canvas for a slouchier, more relaxed energy.

Thuram treats airport arrivals like his own personal Paris Fashion Week runway, and his bag collection completely challenges traditional menswear rules. He regularly skips the standard masculine travel duffels altogether, opting instead for oversized, archival versions of traditionally feminine silhouettes. By adding rare, collaborative pieces to his rotation—like the jade-green, quilted lambskin Chanel x Pharrell Williams XXL flap bag—Thuram has built a collection that is artistic, unexpected and designed to turn heads.

Mbappé keeps his accessory collection incredibly disciplined, geometric and sharp. You won’t see him lugging around massive, heavy travel trunks; instead, he collects compact, structured pouches and geometric accessories that act as clean accents to his outfits. Centred mostly around the crisp, classic lines of Dior monograms, Mbappé’s collection is all about effortless coordination and low-key luxury that feels right at home in a private terminal.

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