Harry Styles, Jared Leto, KAI, Lee Jung-jae, and Shison Jun, these familiar names all have one thing in common – they can all remind you of different characters wearing retro Gucci clothing, appearing in different scenes, and often leaving a lasting impression. Recently, there have been reports that Gucci is about to sign another brand ambassador, breaking into a new field once again – they are set to collaborate with Manchester City star Jack Grealish.
According to multiple foreign sports media reports, 26-year-old midfielder Jack Grealish, who currently plays for the English Premier League powerhouse Manchester City, is set to sign an endorsement deal with Gucci led by Alessandro Michele, becoming a brand ambassador with a staggering 7-figure sum. If this turns out to be true, he will be the first athlete and footballer ever signed by Gucci in its history.
Born in Birmingham, England, Jack Grealish, who transferred from Aston Villa to Manchester City last summer for a transfer fee of £100 million, immediately put on the team’s number 10 jersey, becoming the most expensive player in Premier League and English football history.
Even though his performance this season is still in the exploratory stage, he has already played 30 times for Manchester City in various competitions this season, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists. Prior to this, the English midfielder had spent 20 years at his parent club Aston Villa, progressing from the youth team to becoming a core player and captain of the team; with his outstanding performances in the Premier League in recent years, he is now seen as a key player for the England national team.
However, the question arises, why Gucci – emphasizing again, if the matter is true – specifically chose Jack Grealish? Why not choose from other popular sports fields such as basketball, F1, etc.? Obviously, this has no direct relation to Jack Grealish’s fashion sense.
To be honest, Jack Grealish is definitely not a fashion icon in the sports world, nor is he one in the football world, not even a fashion icon for his team or national team. Perhaps it is influenced by his sexy, elegant appearance and charm. Compared to football players of the same age, even though Jack Grealish is only 26 years old, in recent years, after taking on a big role in his former team, his style on the field is evident every time he plays, coupled with his maturity and progress in terms of skills, this young player exudes the charm of a mature man. In today’s football world that emphasizes the younger generation, he can be considered a rare example.
Of course, if it eventually happens, this young man who still likes the Hip-Hop style and displays different large logos will need to be re-examined by the brand and professional stylists for his image. Otherwise, I believe Jack Grealish will face a lot of criticism off the field, and even more fierce attacks on the field – stemming from this genius midfielder, who is also one of the most fouled attacking players in the Premier League. However, the collaboration between Gucci and Jack Grealish is believed to help the brand expand its business into the sports world, especially after seeing the stunning cross-border collaboration between Gucci and adidas Originals in the past FW22 season, it is easier to understand the relationship with Jack Grealish.
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