Excited for FIFA 2022? Rare $100k Louis Vuitton World Cup ball trunk could be yours
Published on Apr 04, 2022 at 11:31 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Apr 28, 2022 at 4:20 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
Would you like to start with the good news or the bad news first?
The good news is this gorgeous 13-piece Louis Vuitton bag collection, including a trunk designed specifically for FIFA World Cup balls, is heading to auction with Christie’s in the Spring.
The bad news is, according to the most recent estimate, you’re going to need up to US$102,000 to get the rare piece.
This amazing selection of 13 Louis Vuitton trunks belongs to a Japanese collector and it includes a variety of different pieces, ranging from small jewellery boxes to a made-to-order tablewear and wardrobe trunks that are taller than a supercar.
This is the year of the FIFA World Cup, scheduled to take place in Qatar in November 2022, and that’s why everyone will be focusing on the party piece: an official match ball monogram trunk that contains replicas of the official Adidas match balls from the last 13 World Cups from Mexico 1970 to Russia 2018.
FIFA began using official Adidas match balls for the World Cup in 1970, until then the whole thing was a lot more casual.
They even give these balls official names from the Ja’bulani (South Africa 2010) to the Al Rihla, the ball that’s going to be used in Qatar in 2022.
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The entire collection is valued at HK$3 million, equivalent to about US$430,000.
As for the World Cup ball trunk, only 25 pieces were made in total and this one’s valued about HK$600,000 to $800,000, about US$77,000 to $102,000.
The auction will take place on May 25 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
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Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
