Karim Benzema, one of the world’s best football players and our April cover star, has finally won his first Ballon d’Or.
While everyone discusses how well deserved the award was – which we could also go on about at length – we were intrigued by what he was wearing. Benzema’s affection for Tupac is well-documented, here he is belting out Check Out Time in his Veyron, his drama with Mbappe was expressed through a cryptic shot of Tupac with and one of the Baldwins (we’re never sure which).
What is Benzema wearing at the Ballon D’Or?
The tux is by Fendi. It’s an MTM navy tuxedo with satin embroidered rever and waistband, accented by a flat bow tie with a pair of Fendi Shadow lace up shoes. To be precise.
Where are Benzema’s glasses from?
Benzema has a line of glasses in collaboration with Jean Paul Gaultier. The website description also has some hints as to the inspiration: “Jean Paul Gaultier joins forces with Karim Benzema for a second drop of the brand’s iconic eyewear. The model 56-6106 of the 90s, worn by icons such as 2Pac, were selected from the brand’s archives by “KB9″.” It’s all connected, man.
What’s on Benzema’s wrist?
Benzema wore a 45mm richard mille RM65-01 Automatic Winding Split-seconds Chronograph in 18-carat rose gold and carbon TPT featuring a skeleton dial, on a black rubber strap.