Kylian Mbappé, a brand ambassador for Hublot, is the star of a new advertising campaign for the company. Mbappé holds a place as one of the world’s top footballers; many view him as the personification of passion, success, and the force of the human spirit. Mbappé is front and center as he collaborates with Ezra Petronio, a creative director, and photographer, on Hublot’s latest advertisement.
Kylian Mbappé for Hublot Campaign
Hublot’s current ad features Kylian Mbappé, photographed by Ezra Petronio. He sought to create a view of the footballer that reflected his excellence and openness in a timeless but contemporary fashion.
According to Petronio, “What I love more than anything when creating a portrait is to capture that spark that is unique to each one of us – whatever that may be.” Petronio elaborates, “And to evoke emotion in the viewer so that nothing can distract the gaze from the essence of the subject.”
Mbappé talks about his experience working with Petronio on his Hublot campaign. “It was an honor to pose for Ezra as he worked to capture the person I really am,” Mbappé said of the experience. “I love simplicity, and the beauty of lasting things that have soul.”
Working with Kylian Mbappé is a dream for Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe. “One of the brand’s ambassadors, Kylian is universally respected for his excellence on the pitch and his humility off it,” explains Guadalupe. “Ezra is a seeker of perfection whose unique signature is a creative vision that finds inspiration in all areas of the creative arts. Their shared ethos reflects the Hublot philosophy, and we were delighted to bring them together for this campaign.”