Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson Take Paris by Storm—then Walk in Vogue World 2024
For friends and former college teammates Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson, first came a national championship with LSU, then NFL superstardom, and now an instantly viral trip to Paris Fashion Week Men’s—capped off by walking in Vogue World 2024.
“I’ve always loved clothes but never really understood the industry, so I wanted to learn more,” Burrow tells Vogue. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback landed in Paris earlier this week, where he and Minnesota Vikings wideout Jefferson sat front row at Amiri, toured the Hermès atelier, and indulged in French cuisine.
“The lobster and shrimp at L’Avenue is fiiire,” says Jefferson, who is visiting the City of Light for the first time. “There’s a lot of traffic, and the way people drive is kinda crazy, but it’s a great city,” he says, adding that he hopes to be known “as more than just a football player” and was partial to the Amiri show. “I wear Amiri a lot. It’s my style—relaxed and chill.”
Following a whirlwind of shows and parties, Burrow and Jefferson both hit the Vogue World 2024 runway. “I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and grow as a person, [and] I think walking in the show is a great way to do that,” says Burrow, who was dressed in a backless black suit with satin lapels by Peter Do. “I think the crossover between fashion and sport is going to continue to grow.”
Participating in the star-studded, fashion-filled night was just as appealing to Jefferson. “This is my first show,” he says, “and who wouldn’t want Vogue World to be their first?”
Ahead, an exclusive look at Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson’s trip to Paris.
Kyle Smith1/18“Night one in Paris. Dinner at Le Clarence. Hard to beat.” —Joe Burrow
Janaye Johnson2/18“Getting dressed in the car right before the Amiri show. I would always see people on TV and social media having to do this and thought it was crazy. Now I realize between traffic and close show times, it’s just something you have to do sometimes.” —Justin Jefferson
Janaye Johnson3/18“Out in the streets of Paris with the papz was crazzzy.” —J.J.
Kyle Smith4/18“Two sides of the same coin. Outside the Amiri show.” —J.B.
Janaye Johnson5/18“Joe and me taking a tour of the Hermès métier factory. It was dope to see the history behind the brand and how everything is made. The thoughtfulness, attention to detail, craftsmanship, and ability to reuse and recycle are impressive.” —J.J.
