The obvious answer is his massive unibrow. But what’s the other thing about the standout forward for the New Orleans Pelicans that grabs your attention? He not only kills your favorite squad with 40 points, but he also looks amazing as he confidently and stylishly rocks his feral eye hair. The NBA’s style battles are becoming hotter, and even if pre-game peacocking is becoming as common as garbage officiating, we still think Davis is at the top right now.
One example is the capsule collection at Saks Fifth Avenue. Like most NBA players, Dwayne Wade has attempted to start a clothing line, but it has been an absolute failure. Really? — The partnership between Saks and Davis is incredible; it offers an elevated—dare we sаy it—intellectual take on athleisure. “It was extremely tricky for me to acquire clothes [that fit],” the 6’10” celebrity says. I decided sewing my own clothes would be a great idea.
This month, Saks debuted the second season of the Davis line; after all, it was a really smart idea. Customers love the youthful attitude and athleisure bent that our exclusive capsule collections with Anthony have brought to the [Saks Fifth Avenue] brand, according to Louis Digiacomo, general merchandise manager for me𝚗’s apparel at Saks Fifth Avenue. The big man seems to be doing something right.
While Davis was in Toronto for the Saks season opener, we talked about the difficulties of dressing for the game, shoes to wear, and pushing the boundaries of brow style.
Just a tiny bit. It was definitely triggered by my Olympic experience with Kobe, LeBron, and the other guys. I used to go to dinner in nothing but sweats when I started working full-time after college. However, everyone else was decked out in these outrageous costumes and other accessories! Having said that, they had harsh criticisms for my outfit. After that, I realized I had to step it up.
Is it assumed that every NBA player, especially those from recent years, needs to improve their pre-game routine?
I think there’s a brief moment between getting off the bus and going into the locker room. At this point, you’re being filmed by the NBA photographers, your teammates, Instagram, Snapchat, and more. It’s not really a mountain to climb, though. Many players in the NBA are conscious of their attire, whether they are in the locker room or on the bus. Of course, some people don’t give a dаmn. Males quarrel over what to wear. My team members are all well-versed in everything, including what it is, how much it costs, when it was released, and other details. Now that guys have to stay the night before to choose their clothes, I believe things are becoming more serious.
Haha, it takes a lot of thought! Could you please tell me the key to mastering the tunnel walk?
There truly isn’t a sеcrеt, huh? Just get up and move! It’s not very lengthy! Many players tend to follow behind players who are dressed more formally because they are either self-conscious about their attire or are simply wearing sweatpants. (Laughs). But truly, there’s nothing more to it than that. It’s an easy stroll. Nobody has really shown off their goods to me yet; I haven’t seen someone point it out or anything. Simply walk, be natural, and be yourself. In any case, it will be discussed. The nice thing about it is that you’re not really required to flaunt your outfit. People will speak about you if you just walk about being who you are.Pin de Anthony Davis♚⁁quelᴳʳぉ̢Ű၉ˡˡ
How do you select the appropriate pre-game attire? How do you go about things?
It’s always the shoes first for me. I consider what kind of shoes I want to wear, whether it Balenciaga or red bottoms. or even sneakers—I also wear them a lot. From there, things proceed. The shirts are the next challenge; the pants are relatively simple. To begin with, though, it has to be the shoes for me.
Which shoes are you now into?
I love sneakers a lot. I actually can’t wear anything, but I adore every pair of Jordans and Nikes. For some reason, I’m a big time red bottom guy. I cherish them. I therefore own practically every pair of those. Other than Balenciagas, of course, that is all there is to it. Many other items are either too big or too little for me to wear.
Sports Illustrated’s Anthony Davis Q&A: The Brow On Fashion, Sneakers, And More
Speaking of size, I am aware that you went through a significant growth spurt in high school. That undoubtedly helped your basketball career, but how did it affect your day-to-day activities?
I was dodging far more often. My bed was not big enough. To be honest, though, the clothes were the major attraction for me. Every few weeks, my parents would purchаse me new shoes, clothing, and other items because I would simply grow out of them. They now always bring it up, saying things like, “Can I get five dollars for all that money I spent on you and the clothes?” (Giggles.) All they would do was buy me clothing all the time. in particular, the pants. They were purchasing a lot of pants since they were simply always too short.
No. I don’t want to deal with all of it, so I have someone make suits for me. To be honest, there’s nothing I can purchаse off the shelf. I’ll have to have a suit tailored if I go to the store and find one I like. And if I’m going to get it tailored anyhow, I’d rather to play about with it. I therefore never go into a store and make an impulse purchаse. Anything short-sleeved or t-shirt-style is good, but anything long-sleeved or jeans-style will be difficult.
It’s clear that over the years, people have paid close attention to your eyebrows. Well, thick, bushy brows are quite trendy right now if you follow fashion blogs and other related sites! What is the sensation of having been a trailblazer?
I had no idea that was comparable to… that’s a current phenomenon?
Yes, it is! It exists. As you can see, brows aflame.
I guess I was the one who initiated it then! The nicest thing is that I didn’t even get full credit! I was unaware of that. If it all started with me, I will always be appreciative. That’s just who I am, guy. For my part, I don’t care. But I guess I was just ahead of my time. I could have trademarked it or applied for a copyright to protect it financially. Having said that, it’s really awesome. Yes, that is quite ill.