If you want to get your hands on the latest Louis Vuitton limited edition, the competition will be especially tough. For this one, you won’t have to fight off just the rest of the waiting list, but the world’s brawniest footballers, too. This morning in Paris, the label debuted its special-order case for the World Cup trophy, which was commissioned by FIFA and hand-made by a single master craftsman in LV’s Asnières workshop. The Cup kicks off on June 11, but anticipation is ramping up fast, even here in America, where soccer is usually greeted with a resounding “eh.” To get in the spirit, check out our roundup of the 16 hottest players (and one hottest retiree!) in the 2010 games, and browse a few products that should get you in the mood for the World Cup.
