Real Madrid sensation Eduardo Camavinga has taken a huge step in the fashion world and went on the runway to become the first-ever baller to walk for Balenciaga. Check it out!
What Happened?
The midfielder earned plaudits for his role in Los Blancos' 2021/22 UEFA Champions League title as his cameos as a substitute often swinged the match in Real's favour.
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The star has now swapped his boots for another influential industry – fashion. Camavinga has been chosen to model for one of the most influential brands in the industry. He walked down the runway dripped in Balenciaga's latest season during Demna Gvasalia's second couture show for the French fashion house.
Camavinga wore the Georgian designer's creations in a surprise appearance at one of the most highly anticipated events in the industry.
The star follows Hector Bellerin's footsteps who was one of the first players after he walked for Virgil Abloh's Louis Vuitton show back in 2019.
Camavinga walking the runway for Balenciaga is yet another major moment that brings the football and fashion worlds together.
The star is adding to his reputation as being one of the best-dressed footballers in the world.
Actress Nicole Kidman, American socialite Kim Kardashian and singer Dua Lipa joined him on the runway.
Did you know?
Balenciaga also released their own £612 (R12 280) football jersey made from mid-weight premium cotton and collar to help it "further blur the line between sportswear and streetwear-indebted luxury" while they also released their own 'Soccer Sneakers got slapped a hefty £595 (R11 939) price tag on the leather-free boots.
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