Overview

• Coverage of the national team’s arrival at Ezeiza shifted from football preparations to the players’ outfits and accessories.
• Lionel Messi appeared in an all‑black look with Adidas Superstar sneakers while carrying a high‑end Hermès handbag that drew the spotlight.
• Reports identified the bag as an Hermès Haut à Courroies Cargo 40 from 2021, a scarce model currently outside the brand’s official collection.
• Resale platforms cited by local media list wide‑ranging prices for that model, from about $41,546 on Joli Closet to around $65,000 on JaneFinds and up to $99,000 on 1stdibs.
• Teammates reinforced the style narrative with visible luxury pieces, including Rodrigo De Paul’s Louis Vuitton bag, Leandro Paredes’ Loewe jeans and Hermès carryall with a Labubu charm, and additional Louis Vuitton items among younger players.