Vanity Fair U.S. The Global Sports Issue Kylian Mbappe 2026

Description

Athlete Kylian Mbappe is featured balancing a white soccer ball on his forehead while seated backwards on a modern white dining chair inside a luxury hotel room. Captured by photographer Annie Leibovitz for Vanity Fair's Global Sports Issue, the portrait features styling by Law Roach and set design by Mary Howard. The subject wears a denim jacket and jeans, resting his bare feet on the patterned carpet and furniture. Cool blue tones and soft natural window light define the atmospheric interior setting.

Style

Editorial, Vertical, Cool, Clean

Techniques

Natural light

Industries

Basketball

Color

Background

Hotel Room

Context

Advertising Campaign, Editorial