London Fashion Week is typically the stomping ground of models, designers, and influencers. But this year, the global spectacle had a different kind of star strutting the floor—Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka.

Bukayo Saka via Getty
Bukayo Saka via Getty

Saka’s appearance at Burberry’s show

Bukayo Saka took to London Fashion Week in an all-black ensemble. The outfit was minimalist but eye-catching, reflecting the player’s quiet confidence which he’s become known for.

Who else was at the Burberry Show?

Saka wasn’t the only footballer at the fashion event.

Also spotted were Tottenham’s forward Son Heung-min, Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze, and Olympic legend Mo Farah.

Each made their unique fashion statement, but it was Saka who caught the most attention with his subtle elegance.

The event served as a reminder of the growing confluence of sport and style. Athletes like Saka are expanding their footprint beyond the pitch, getting involved in other arenas like fashion, which is growing increasingly significant in shaping public personas.

Attendance at such a high-profile event has implications for Saka’s brand. As he gains prominence not only in English football but in the broader cultural landscape, he’s establishing himself as a multidimensional individual.

London Fashion Week in a nutshell

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Angela Ahrendts, Mario Testino, Poppy Delevingne, Donna Air, actor Aaron Paul, Alexa Chung, model Douglas Booth, actress Sarah Jessica Parker, tennis player Serena Williams, tennis player Andy Murray and Kim Sears attend the Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show during LFW at Chelsea College of Art and Design on September 21, 2010 in London, England.  (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Burberry)
LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 21: Angela Ahrendts, Mario Testino, Poppy Delevingne, Donna Air, actor Aaron Paul, Alexa Chung, model Douglas Booth, actress Sarah Jessica Parker, tennis player Serena Williams, tennis player Andy Murray and Kim Sears attend the Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show during LFW at Chelsea College of Art and Design on September 21, 2010 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for Burberry)

This year’s London Fashion Week highlighted sustainable fashion, innovative designs, and of course, celebrity appearances that ranged from actors to athletes.