Top 10 | Sports-related Christmas sweaters

The infamous ugly Christmas sweaters have seen an inexplicable surge in popularity in recent years, so much so that sports fans from all walks of life are now catered for. Here are our 10 favorites, with the added bonus of comments – which may or may not have been said – from 10 world-renowned couturiers, encountered randomly during our coverage of major fashion shows.

10. Long “sleeves” for tennis fans

This one, unfortunately, now seems impossible to find, probably because Eugenie Bouchard's two million Instagram followers flocked to this sweater made by New Balance. “Green leaves me cold, but the perfect sweater when it's not hot for the water pump,” says Thierry Mugler.

See Eugenie Bouchard’s publication

9. « Ho ho ho » ou « Woo woo woo » ?

Ric Flair hasn't exactly been a model citizen during his long career, but the “Nature Boy” Christmas sweater is sure to stir up excitement among your 19th-century Scandinavian philosophy doctoral friends.^e century who are also wrestling fans. “This sweater is so magnificent that I regret never having watched wrestling,” admitted Paco Rabanne.

See the shirt on the Extreme Wrestling Shirts website

8. For supporters of “Sainz” Nicolas

This gem will please the diehard tifosi in your family, while taking us back to that time when tobacco companies could bombard us with advertisements for their products that were not at all toxic or smelly, all for our own good, obviously. “Seven thumbs up,” said Gianni Versace.

See the sweater on the Hooktab.com website (in English)

7. A “dog” gift

Because we must not forget doggie, and because doggie is not necessarily aware of the fact that the New York Jets are the laughing stock of the NFL, this sweater does the job perfectly. “I regularly read Richard Labbé's NFL columns and, knowing his love for the Jets, I would give him this gift without hesitation for his little Buddy,” assured Jean Paul Gaultier.

See the sweater on the FOCO website (in English)

6. For your last minute “shopping”

Small departure from our theme here. We're not just talking about sport athletes here. No. For the true athletes in the family, these shoes will be all the rage. “The perfect shoe if you want to look like a bitch to Jacques!” », was indignant Christian Louboutin.

See the shoes on the Hooktab.com website (in English)

5. The more or less holy flannel

The Canadian also has its place in the ugly sweater market. “The concept was well understood, because it’s ugly as a little plaster Jesus,” exclaimed Christian Dior.

See the sweater on the La Baie website

4. For your Christmas “merry treat”

Despite himself, Grosse Douceur became a sporting icon in New York. His ceremonial pitch before a Mets game on June 12 started the team on a seven-game winning streak. The story is better than the sweater itself, which Karl Lagerfeld gives two stars out of five. “Ugly simplicity,” lamented Lagerfeld.

See the sweater on the Skullridding website (in English)

3. For a “tight-knit” team

Are your garage league jerseys starting to get worn out? Do you feel a little breeze on your stomach while skating at full speed? How about Christmas hockey jerseys? It’s also possible that you will be tired after three matches. “I like the sweater, but I fear that the humidity will be hard to get rid of in the long run,” said Hubert de Givenchy, a reference in matters of odors.

See the jersey on the Jersey Ninja website (in English)

2. « Ho ho ho maha »

Peyton Manning is probably as popular in retirement as he was during his playing career, thanks in part to the famous “ManningCast”, those Monday night games that he and his brother Eli commentate on. It's hard to find a better gift for your fans. “The Antwerp Six organized a gift exchange for Christmas, I picked out Dirk Bikkembergs and that’s definitely what I’m going to give him,” revealed Ann Demeulemeester.

See the sweater on eBay

1. The cream of the crop

In 1987, “Macho Man” Randy Savage delivered the craziest interview in professional wrestling history, which is saying something. If you contributed to the 13 million views of this anthology piece where Savage tells “Mean” Gene Okerlund that he is “the cream of the crop”, this sweater is for you. “I kept this interview on an old VHS tape. The sweater does not disappoint me! », told us Iris van Herpen.

Watch the video (in English)

See the sweater on the Skullridding website (in English)