William Saliba is the latest high-profile hire for Crocs, continuing the company’s tradition of collaborating with influential figures. The Arsenal central defender, renowned for his excellent taste, has joined the shoe family to inspire people to express themselves through fashion and to show that athletes can also be style icons. His vibrant sense of style, both on and off the field, has garnered significant attention since his arrival at the north London club, coinciding with a fashion trend influenced by football.

Saliba hopes to collaborate with his fashion-forward teammates to change the perception of football, which has traditionally been unsupportive of players’ fashion choices. The footballer’s bold and unconventional dress choices would have been intriguing even without the sports-themed fashion trend. His vivid style has always set him apart, making a statement that transcends the typical boundaries of sports fashion.

Born in the north of France, later moving to Saint-Étienne in the south, and now calling London home, Saliba confidently uses his fashion sense to represent the diverse places he has lived. His approach combines the French aesthetic, selecting mid-layers from high-end designers that are both classic and minimalist, with bold accessories like colored spectacles, striking handbags, and glittery shoes. The latest Crocs commercial illustrates this trend, using a photo montage to show Saliba’s journey from rural France to the urban cityscape. In an exclusive interview with Hypebeast, Saliba discusses the importance of his unique style in his life, highlighting how his exquisite sense of fashion remаins a constant no matter where he goes.