There is chemistry between Carlos Alcaraz and Louis Vuitton. The tennis player feels comfortable among trunks, bags and There is chemistry between Carlos Alcaraz and Louis Vuitton. The tennis player feels comfortable among trunks, bags and the most elegant garments from Pharell Williams' spring/summer collection. And he looks to other brilliant sports stars, ambassadors before him of the emblematic firm of the great luxury empire. Messi and Cristiano in their memorable chess game in a session by Annie Leivobitz. Or the foosball moment of Zidane, Pelé and Maradona.
Today Alcaraz belongs to the batch of successful young people who have joined the French brand to attract new generations: actresses Saoirse Ronan or Ana de Armas, K-pop idol Jackson Wang or NBA star Wembanyama. At 20 years old, with two Grand Slams already in his bag, on his way to the world tennis elite, Alcaraz has surrounded himself with powerful travel companions. Louis Vuitton's global ambassador, he aligns himself with the firm that will present its Cruise 2025 collection in Barcelona in May.
The crush “I've always been interested in fashion and when I started playing well, my team and I were interested in starting conversations about what could be possible. For me, Louis Vuitton is really a brand that I have always aspired to and when the opportunity to work with the team arose, I immediately felt like it was a good fit,” reflects the player in a questionnaire published by the brand. “Right now I'm doing things I never thought I'd do when I started my tennis career, and I can't wait to do more!”
Big fan of Pharrell “I was very excited when he was named male creative director. Men's fashion at Louis Vuitton has become a cultural emblem, beyond simple fashion. I think Virgil Abloh really installed this before his death and left a legacy in the world of fashion,” says Alcaraz. Pharrell joined the brand at the beginning of last year and has brought a new look to the men's collections. His new version of the Speedy bag is already a success. “The new LV Speedy that Pharrell gave me is one of my favorite accessories right now.”
Basics and tailoring Alcaraz knows how to be. On the court and also off it. She looks impeccable in white at Wimbledon, classic at Roland Garros and lets loose in Indian Wells with a pink t-shirt or in Australia with a sleeveless yellow elastic. Youth, divine treasure. Off the court, he leans towards the simplicity of “basic and timeless garments, but I am learning to combine them with more fashionable pieces.” “I also enjoy occasions to wear more formal looks: suits and tailoring,” says the tennis player.
Occasional model Photographer Jorge Ortiz's shoot is Alcaraz's second for Louis Vuitton. On the first occasion he posed in formal fashion. “This session was special for me. It's for Pharrell Williams' SS24 collection, a mix of smart casual and tailoring, and we made it at Club de Campo, the tennis club where I grew up playing. I felt nostalgic and proud to be there.”
A time capsule Carlos Alcaraz is one of the few privileged people who have their own Malle Vestiaire, a travel trunk, almost a dressing room. In it he has included “important objects and memories from recent years,” such as a trophy from a tournament he won when he was 10 years old. “There is also the Nike shirt and the shoes I wore at Wimbledon; There is my Babolat racquet, and I also added my LV Speedy bag, a gift from Pharrell Williams.”
Disconnection “I enjoy being back home and resting, breathing a little. It helps me recharge and it is important for me to have my family and friends close and to be able to enjoy doing things that I cannot while traveling to play tennis,” she says.
The happy champion “I always liked playing tennis, but it wasn't until quite late that I decided to play professionally. For me, it has always been a dream to play in Grand Slams and reach number 1, but I didn't imagine that moment would come! “I love what I do, that's why I always have a smile on my face.”
