San Antonio Express-News

Look like rookie by sporting LV

- By René A. Guzman

Victor Wembanyama is the new house ambassador for Louis Vuitton, all but sealing the Spurs star’s status as a titan of tunnel fashion. Those off-the-court looks could be yours, too. If you have the cash and the courage to wear it like Wemby.

We scoped some of the Frenchman’s pregame LV ensembles and latest promotiona­l photos to get a sense of just how much goes into draping the 7-footer in style. (You know, besides loads of fabric.) Here are a few of those choice pieces from Louis Vuitton.

Wrapped Martingale Jacket ($4,200):

Remember that forestgree­n, kimono-style suit at the NBA draft back in June? Turns out Wembanyama’s fashion tastes have leaned Louis Vuitton even before he rocked a Spurs jersey. The tailored, wrapped jacket features an adjustable martingale belt and hidden button closures. It’s also fully lined in silk.

Signature Varsity Jacket ($6,450): Wembanyama’s largerthan-life billboard ad features his sprawling wingspan in a luxe varsity jacket, in Spurs-friendly black and white to boot. The jacket includes embroidere­d pearls around a velvet LV patch on the chest, plus “Marque L. Vuitton déposée” embroidere­d across the back.

Denim Shearling Jacket, Flannel Shirt (prices upon request):

Louis Vuitton went wild for western wear in its fall/winter 2024-2025 line, courtesy menswear creative director and the “Happy” man himself, Pharrell Williams. The denim shearling jacket on Wembanyama looks right at home on the range with its workwear detailing, punctuated by turquoise buttons. As for the red, white and blue flannel, the unbuttoned button-down channels classic Americana.

Damoflage Western Cut Puffer Jacket, Custom Denim Pants (prices upon request):

Williams’s digital camouflage take on Louis Vuitton’s classic checkerboa­rd Damier pattern,

naturally called “Damoflage,” rolls on in his fall/winter 20242025 line. This time, the pixelated camo goes West with sunset hues on a western-cut puffer, which pops even more when paired with simple custom denim.

Mix Leather Jacket ($5,900): Who wouldn’t command attention with this military-styled leather jacket, featuring a leather yoke on the front, back and shoulders with relief-effect jacquard fabric? This 100% cowskin gem comes with a removable shearling collar and two flap pockets.

Embossed LV T-shirt ($695): The white cotton T-shirt. Simple, chic, timeless. Add a tonal embroidere­d LV to the chest and a few other hidden house signatures and you have the basic tee elevated.

Leather Aviator Jacket ($6,600): Ignoring what’s going on above Wembanyama’s neck — the sleek aviator jacket below it soars with smooth deer leather and a removable shearling collar with those signature LV square tips. Other features include a VVN leather tab, removable label

and “snaphook” accessorie­s. Tightly clung copy of Stephen King’s “The Gunslinger” optional.

Wool Blend Napolitana Jacket ($3,050), Wool Blend Drawstring Shorts ($1,160):

The Louis Vuitton “short suit” would look, if not feel, right at home in the San Antonio summer. And fall, winter and spring. The unlined, stretched wool jacket and pleated wool shorts feature a “Wavy Damier” jacquard pattern with subtle LVS in blue and black.

 ?? Monte Bach/staff ?? A Louis Vuitton billboard featuring the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama looms over the city near downtown. For a price, you can wear the same designer garb.
Monte Bach/staff A Louis Vuitton billboard featuring the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama looms over the city near downtown. For a price, you can wear the same designer garb.

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