Consistent with its history of prominent hires, Crocs has now endorsed William Saliba as a brand ambassador. The Arsenal center-back, known for his impeccable sense of style, has become a member of the footwear family with the dual purpose of motivating individuals to express themselves through fashion and, more significantly, to convey the notion that athletes can also be fashion powerhouses.

Having joined the north London club at a time when fashion inspired by football was gaining popularity, he utilized his platform to exhibit his evocative sense of style, which made him a subject of considerable interest off the field as well. Although football has historically been unsupportive of players’ fashion preferences, Saliba aspires to contribute to a shift in perception by collaborating with his fashion-conscious teammates. Although the sports-oriented trend may not have materialized, the footballer’s distinctive style and audacious fashion choices would have nonetheless elicited curiosity.

.

Saliba, who was born in northern France, subsequently settled in Saint-Étienne in the south, and currently resides in London, employs his fashion sense with assurance to symbolize the various locations he has inhabited. In his typical approach, he selects mid-layers crafted by high-end designers that are both minimal and classic, akin to a foundation that embodies the French aesthetic. Subsequently, he accessorizes his ensembles in a more avant-garde fashion sense by donning glittering footwear, daring handbags, and an extensive assortment of tinted eyeglasses.

.

This fashion progression is depicted in the most recent Crocs advertisement as Saliba transitions from the rural abyss to the urban landscape via a collage of photographs. Displaying an impeccable ensemble comprising a short-sleeved shirt, shorts, and a bold red Crocs Echo Clog, he demonstrates that his sense of style is an integral component of his persona and will remain consistent regardless of his future location. Saliba elaborates in an exclusive interview with Hypebeast on the significance of his distinctive style in his life.