When you think of football, a few things come to mind: Keira Knightley in Bend It Like Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo, and, of course, Brazil. There is no one nation that is more frenzied about football than the South American nation. With World Cup season on our heels, fashion houses are paying homage to the brilliant, vibrant spirit that is embodied by Brazil. From Versace’s Rio de Janeiro-inspired tee shirt to Hublot’s elegant tribute to the country’s sporting tradition, take a look at our picks of fashion’s best Brazilian tributes.
Versace Loves Brazil T-shirt
To celebrate the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Versace has created a vivacious t shirt combining a magnificent mélange of elements drawn from Brazil’s football culture and the core Versace DNA.
Hublot Big Bang Unico Special Unique Piece
Getting in the spirit of the World Cup, Hublot has come up with an elegant tribute to the beautiful sport in the form of its Big Bang Unico Special Unique Piece featuring the country’s national colours. The timepiece brand will also be the official timekeeper and official watch of the World Cup, and will be notably visible on the referee’s board throughout all the matches in the competition.
Kate Spade Summer 2014
Whimsicality isn’t forgotten at Kate Spade, with their fun and fresh translations of the South American joie de vivre.