Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow stepped into the glamorous world of high fashion as he walked in the Vogue World Paris fashion show on Sunday.
Joining him were illustrious sports figures like Serena and Venus Williams, signaling a unique intersection between the world of sports and fashion.
This event was part of a distinctive showcase by Vogue, which creatively paired various sports icons with different eras of French fashion, tracing back to the 1920s.
The event, held a month before Paris hosts the Olympics, drew a constellation of stars from across the spectrum of entertainment and sports. Notable attendees included Kendall Jenner, Pharrell Williams, and Jared Leto, alongside NBA luminaries such as French player Victor Wembanyama, Jaylen Brown, and Russell Westbrook.
Houston Texans receiver Stefon Diggs was also present, adding to the glittering roster of sports personalities.
Joe Burrow’s participation in the fashion scene was not a solitary venture.
He was joined by Justin Jefferson, his former teammate at LSU and current star for the Minnesota Vikings. Vogue reported that the duo spent the week attending various fashion-related events, where Jefferson also took to the runway.
They were seen exploring Paris, mingling at exclusive parties, and even touring the renowned luxury fashion house, Hermes.
Burrow, known for his keen interest in fashion and personal style, seized this opportunity to delve deeper into the fashion world. “I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and grow as a person, [and] I think walking in the show is a great way to do that,” he shared with Vogue. During the show, Burrow showcased a sleek black suit with satin lapels, designed by Peter Do, as he confidently strutted down the Parisian streets.
The event itself was a spectacle, featuring performances by a Japanese drum corps, martial arts groups, supermodels Gigi Hadid and Jenner on horseback, and even a surprise performance by Katy Perry.
The presence of Bengals receiver Ja’marr Chase, also in Paris, was captured in a photo on the Vogue website, highlighting the close ties among teammates in these off-field adventures.
This period in Paris offered a welcome break for the NFL players, aligning perfectly with the NFL offseason, as teams were on a break before reconvening for training camps in late July.
For Burrow and his peers, this experience not only provided a momentary escape from the rigorous demands of professional sports but also an enriching cultural and personal development opportunity, exploring the vibrant intersection of fashion and sports in one of the world’s fashion capitals.
