IN CONVERSATION WITH TIMOTHY WEAH

interview by SAMO ŠAJN

Timothy Weah is redefining what it means to be a modern athlete. While excelling on the pitch, the US Men’s National Team star has cultivated a deep passion for fashion and creative expression. Regularly attending Fashion Weeks and co creating the brand Arkyvs with close friends. Equally inspired by an eclectic range of music from contemporary sounds to Frank Sinatra, Weah approaches creativity with the same curiosity he brings to football. As he prepares for the 2026 World Cup on home soil, he remains deeply connected to his African roots. Investing in long term projects across Africa that reflect both personal heritage and a forward looking vision beyond sport.

When you decided to create Arkyvs with your friends, what was the original idea behind it, and what do you want people to feel when they wear it?

Arkyvs was born from a shared history. The idea came from my best friend, someone I grew up with, and it was rooted in a desire to represent who we are and where we come from. We are from New York, a city shaped by street culture, fashion, food, and constant movement. We wanted to create something that felt authentic to that energy, something we would genuinely want to wear ourselves. What started as his vision became a collective one when I joined, and today the ambition is to take Arkyvs to the next level while staying true to our city and our roots.

You spend a lot of time around the fashion world now shows, designers, creative people. What part of that world do you connect with the most?

What I connect with the most is the people. Fashion brings together creatives from all over the world who share the same passion and drive. Being in those rooms, exchanging ideas, having real conversations, that is what excites me the most. It is inspiring to be surrounded by people who are successful, yet still deeply connected to creativity and self expression.

outfit FULL DROLE DE MONSIEUR LOOK
shoes PIERRE HARDY

When you are putting an outfit together, what usually guides you the mood you are in, the music you are listening to, the city you are in, or something else?

It is completely instinctive. It really comes down to my mood. I do not dress up every day I am usually in sweats so when I do put an outfit together, it reflects how I am feeling when I wake up. Some days I feel more street, other days more relaxed, and sometimes I just want to go all in and be extravagant. There is no formula it is all about how I feel in that moment.

With the 2026 World Cup coming up on home soil, what personal and team goals are driving you right now?

On a personal level, my goal is simple to have the best World Cup I possibly can. As a team, we want to go as far as we can and make history. Playing on home soil gives it even more meaning. I am representing my family, my friends, and my city, and that responsibility drives me every day.

full look LOUIS GABRIEL NOUCHI
shoes J.M. WESTON

Music seems to be a constant in your life. How does it fit into your daily routine, whether you are training, traveling, or just unwinding?

Music is essential to my life. Growing up in a Jamaican and African household, music was always present it shaped everything. I try to carry that with me every day, whether it is waking up to Bob Marley, listening to music before stepping onto the field, or writing my own songs. Writing music gives me an escape, a space outside of football where I can express myself freely. It is a balance I need.

Your taste in music is pretty wide, from modern artists to someone like Frank Sinatra. What do you enjoy about moving between such different sounds and eras?

Music creates worlds. Sometimes I want the energy of a Travis Scott concert, and other times I want to feel like I am sitting in a room in the 1960s listening to Frank Sinatra. Each sound puts me in a different mindset, a different emotional space. When I listen to music, I let my imagination take over, and that is the beauty of it.

full look MOUTY PARIS
jewellery TIFFANY & CO.

You have spoken about how important Ghana is to you. What does spending time there give you that you do not really find anywhere else?

Like Liberia and Jamaica, Ghana is home. It has been home to my family for generations. Being there gives me a sense of warmth, love, and grounding. Returning to the motherland is always humbling. The reality of Africa is very different from the image many people have of it. Spending time with the people, sharing experiences, eating our cultural food, listening to our music, it recharges me and prepares me mentally and emotionally for what is next.

With your projects in Ghana the gym, spa, and cafe, what kind of atmosphere or lifestyle are you hoping to create for the people who use those spaces?

I want to create a space in Accra that feels exclusive but welcoming, a place dedicated to wellness. Health, both physical and mental, is essential, yet often overlooked. In the US, wellness spaces are everywhere, gyms, spas, places to reset. Being able to bring that culture back home feels important to me. I want people to have a space where they can focus on their bodies, their minds, and their overall well being.

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shoes PIERRE HARDY

When you are away from football and public life, what does a good, balanced day look like for you?

A perfect day for me is simple. Staying home, resting, disconnecting. I am a homebody I love my own space and being around family. When I am off season, I bring my best friends together, my cousins come over, we have sleepovers, watch movies, play games, and eat a lot of Jamaican food. That is what balance, love, and life look like to me.

When you think about the future, beyond football, what kind of life and creative legacy do you want to build for yourself?

Legacy matters to me. First, it is about honouring my father’s footsteps and respecting his career as much as my own. Beyond that, I want to leave something rooted in love. I love the game, I love the people who connect through it, and I push myself every day to be the best I can be. If I can inspire the next generation to love football, to enjoy it, and to care for one another, that would be the greatest legacy I could leave.

full look LOUIS GABRIEL NOUCHI
jewellery TIFFANY & CO.

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shoes PIERRE HARDY

TEAM CREDIT:

talent TIMOTHY WEAH
photography JULIEN PERRICHON
styling and coordination OFF TIME MGMT
video VICTOR GONINET
makeup SUKY
retouching LEO LARDY
assistant ÉMILIE KALK
editor TIMOTEJ LETONJA
interview SAMO ŠAJN
cover design ARTHUR ROELOFFZEN
agency DAZE MGMT