Cam Newton’s style has been a topic of conversation for many years. From his bold patterns and mixed prints to his extravagant hats, people have often wondered how he was able to put his looks together. Whether you love it or hate it, the 2015 NFL MVP is sharing the deets into his styling process. Cam recently uploaded a video on his YouTube page where he gave viewers a peek into his one-million-dollar closet while explaining how he picks out an outfit for each day.
“The hardest thing may be where do you start. Starting may be..Do I start with the shoes? You can. Can I start with the pants? You can. Can I start with the shirt? Like, yes, yes, yes, you can,” he suggested. “So, that's the hardest thing. Like, for me, so now I make my shit simple. So, it’s like I just start with whatever the picture tells me to start with.”
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Before picking out an outfit for the day (he typically begins this process the night before), the Atlanta native looks through his “digital scrapbook,” which is filled with photos he saved from Instagram and magazines, and uses that as a starting point for what to wear. The video shows Cam going through his closets, which are also on two separate floors, looking for clothes to complete the look from the photo, which shows a man wearing a brown sports coat, button-down collar pinstripe dress shirt, and a brown, blue, and cream tie.
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While it may seem that it would be hard to keep track of multiple closets with two floors, Cam has a system where he divides everything into sections, such as sports coats, sets, etc. His pieces range from a Dapper Dan original to thrifted clothing. “I do not have to shop another day in my life and trust me, I will always have on a style that is current,” he said.
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As he continued putting pieces together, he shared how he believes that an outfit should have details and layers no matter the weather. Cam has become somewhat of a connoisseur when it comes to accessories. We’ve seen him rock a wide variety of hats, scarves, and glasses. “I love flair, I love pop, I love shebang,” he explained while adding a lapel to his sports coat. The former Carolina Panthers quarterback shared that he got into accessorizing with glasses because he wore glasses growing up. However, he got LASIK surgery, and while he didn’t need glasses anymore, he began feeling “naked” without them.
The Final Look
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Overall, Cam describes his process of getting dressed, sans a stylist, as being intentional. “My intentions, when I’m getting dressed for myself, is so intentional to what I am and what I’m doing that I already know what kind of look and feel that I’m going for,” he noted.
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The essence of effortless poise and refinement shines bright through the iconic university colors of indigo blue, red, and white. Every October, Howard University students, alumni, staff, and friends gather on the prestigious campus in Washington, D.C. to take part in time-honored traditions and events, which is Homecoming. This year's theme, “The Meccaverse,” was a week-long celebration of Howard University’s heritage, including the Homecoming football game and Bison Pep Rally, the Fashion Show, Greek Life Step Show, Homecoming Day of Service, Lavender Reception, and the iconic Yard Fest Concert.
As 2024 marked the 100th anniversary of the Howard Bison trek back to The Mecca and after two years of virtual events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this was to be a celebration of a lifetime. We enlisted HU alumnus Sharmaine Harris, a luxury retail buyer, as she revisited her alma mater as eyes on the yard for fashion-forward outfits mixed with personal style and campus pride for the weeklong celebration.
Before we get to the looks, discover how attending Howard University impacted her career in fashion and her day-to-day style:
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xoNecole: Describe your personal style. Did attending Howard have any impact on developing it?
Sharmaine: Howard taught me that there’s no such thing as being TOO dressed. There’s always a reason to “put it on” and look presentable, even if it’s just for a day of classes. Standing out was celebrated and encouraged with my peers embracing the opportunity, giving me the confidence to try new styles and trends.
xoNecole: How did Howard shape your career as a luxury buyer?
Sharmaine: I studied Fashion Merchandising, through which I was fortunate to have professors who were very connected to the industry and able to give first-hand accounts of opportunities and what to expect post-college. I was also able to build a network through my peers and other Howard Alum, which has opened doors to endless possibilities both within fashion as well as daily life.
The same confidence instilled in me through my style has also been rooted deeply within me as I step into any role or project I’m faced with throughout my career.
xoNecole: This year marked Howard’s 100th-anniversary Homecoming celebration. Can you describe what the weekend looked and felt like?
Sharmaine: I’ve gone to many Howard Homecomings since graduating, but this year’s 100th anniversary felt like a huge family reunion filled with nothing but love. It was beautiful to see so many Bison return home looking great and radiating joy. It was beautiful!
xoNecole: What makes Howard fashion different from other HBCUs?
Sharmaine: Being that Howard is The Mecca, we have such a diverse population with each individual having their own spin on fashion. Getting dressed is second nature for us, but the layered confidence is our secret ingredient to make any look come together. Through that comfortability to push barriers, we have a legacy of setting trends, as indicated by the many alumni we have in the fashion and entertainment industry.
Keep scrolling for the top street style moments from The Mecca's Homecoming weekend:
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