Rojas is among a number of names in the MLB who consistently wears Van Cleef & Arpels: see also Tampa Bay Rays infielder Junior Caminero’s Alhambra chokers, likewise those belonging to Texas Rangers outfielder Joc Pederson.
Beyond baseball, VC & A have struck a chord in pro athletics overall: tennis’s Grigor Dimitrov and Aryna Sabalenka are fans, basketball’s LeBron James has been known to wear a stack, and soccer’s Lamine Yamal has been seen wearing Alhambra bracelets.
Tampa Bay Rays infilder Junior Caminero in Van Cleef & Arpels.
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There are myriad additional examples, with the Alhambra being the most popular of the label’s design applications. Generally speaking, this makes sense: the Alhambra is a smoothened 4-leaf clover motif, which is universally recognized as a symbol of good luck.
Grigor Dimitrov in Van Cleef & Arpels at the 2024 Laver Cup.
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