Most pro athletes get their street cred on the court or field, but what most people don’t realize is that their game off stomping grounds is just as hype – their handbag game that is. From Lebron to OBJ, our faves are out there killing it with their designer bags – whether they’re catching flights or making their rounds at a press conference. Here are our top 5 moments athletes carried designer bags in 2019.
LeBron James
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Lebron stylishly catches flights with not one, but 3 different bags. He pairs his LV computer case with Off-White luggage and Nike x Off-White Vapor Streets.
Deandre Hopkins
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Houston Texans wide receiver Deandre Hopkins casually brings all the Kaleidoscopic vibes to the field with the most defining handbag of 2019: Mr. Virgil Abloh’s iconic Louis Vuitton Prism Keepall from his debut SS19 collection.
Odell Beckham Jr.
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Whether he’s on or off the field, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr is always killing the game. He complements his LV Toiletry bag with a purple flannel shirt and matching joggers.
Ben Simmons
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Aussie native Ben Simmons of the Philly 76ers adds a pop of color to his head-to-toe Nike fit with an LV Taiga Messenger bag from Abloh’s Men’s SS19 Taigarama capsule collection for Louis Vuitton.
James Harden
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Houston Rockets all-star James Harden puts his best foot forward with a sleek navy tux, accessorized with headphones and of course his trusty LV Trousse Toiletry Bag in classic Damier Ebene print.
