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 Hermes 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 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.