It was natural, and even expected, for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, in its 70th edition, to turn into a platform for elegance and fashion. The ceremony was not just a celebration of the achievements of football stars on the green rectangle, but rather an arena for a different kind of competition that is no less present. On this night, they replaced carefully designed suits bearing the signature of international fashion houses, with which they may sometimes have a work contract or just a mutual admiration, for their club shirts. Thus, elegance was not far from the sporting competition, but rather formed an extension of it outside the stadiums, in a scene that combined classic elegance and bold modern touches, from black formal suits to velvet materials and striking accessories, the athletic structure of each of them contributed to highlighting the precision and beauty of their details.
The concert was held at the London Palladium, located in Soho, central London. This is the first time that the British capital has hosted the ceremony, in a year that saw Englishman Harry Kane win the award in the men's category, becoming the first English player to receive it since Michael Owen in 2001, ending a 25-year wait. While the anticipation was focused on the identity of the winner of the most important award in the world of football, the looks of the players and their companions stole some of the limelight, such as:
Haren Kane...classic elegance
Harry Kane chose a classic formal look in black, which was given a striking presence by the fine details. The player chose it from Tom Sweeney, and it was distinguished by a pointed collar and satin-covered buttons. He paired it with formal shoes of shiny leather, emphasizing that elegance does not always require revelry in order to leave a strong impression, especially on an evening associated with his name and his historical achievement.
Kylian Mbappe...velvet luxury
As usual on these occasions, Kylian Mbappe caught attention with an official look from the house of Dior, as he is one of its ambassadors. He chose a tuxedo that combined velvet and silk, with a shawl collar, which he paired with a white cotton shirt and a black satin tie. He completed his look with black patent leather “derby” shoes, to reflect a classic style that combines luxury and simplicity.
Lamin Yamal... youthful boldness
Lamin Yamal reflected his age and tendency to play and have fun with fashion, by breaking away from the traditional rules of the tuxedo. His look from the Chanel house was a rather short black jacket made of light wool twill with a satin collar, and light wool trousers interspersed with satin ribbons... The blackness of the suit was broken by a striking light pink rose in the form of a brooch. This flower, with its color and size, was enough to take the look out of its formality and add to it the boldness and naughtiness that has been associated with the player in recent years.
Ousmane Dembélé... a burgundy look
Ousmane Dembélé, the star of Paris Saint-Germain, chose a different path from the majority of those present by choosing a burgundy suit. The look was signed by Zegna, of which he is one of its ambassadors. It goes without saying that the appearance of this color on a similar night gave it an independent character that combined simplicity and confidence.
What is noteworthy is that, with the exception of Ousmane Dembélé, black was the predominant color in the suits of most, if not all, attendees. Classicism was also a common denominator, as it relied only on details and accessories to mitigate its formality.
The Spaniard, Rodri, also appeared in a monochromatic look from Dolce & Gabbana, and Mark Cucurella, in a suit from Louis Vuitton, while Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta also chose a black suit from Giorgio Armani.
