Courtesy of Gilt
It’s no secret NBA players are into fashion, from the clothes they wear in postgame interviews to their attendance at various Fashion Weeks around the world. Think Dwyane Wade and Russell Westbrook.
Now, Gilt, which provides insider access to top designer labels, has teamed up with New York Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire to create a sale of clothes and accessories inspired by Stoudemire’s “eclectic, electric and irreverent approach to style”
The sale, which is called “Elevate Your Game With Amar’e Stoudemire” and starts at noon on Monday, will include suits, ties, shirts and vintage watches from such brands as Pierrepont Hicks, Martin Greenfield, Calvin Klein, Del Toro Shoes and Rolex.
With the ESPY Awards on Wednesday, Stoudemire revealed his varied approach to the red carpet.
“It all depends on what type of image I want to portray,” he told Gilt. “If I feel ‘rock-star status’ I’ll throw in a pair of All-Stars with a nice suit, or if I feel more contemporary. I’ll throw in a nice tailor-made suit. It all depends on how I feel in the moment. With my style. I’m very versatile so I’m able to mix up a lot of different looks and styles.”
Stoudemire has attended Fashion Week in Paris, New York and Milan and has partnered with designer Rachael Roy on a women’s fashion line.
“My approach is contemporary. I go off what I feel, and I try not to do too much. I make sure it’s clean and classy and it fits my character,” Stoudemire said.
With all the varied styles in the NBA, Stoudemire said he likes Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant’s approach to fashion.
“It’s very contemporary, very easy,” Stoudemire said. “He’s not doing too much. It’s always good to see a little class with fashion.”
Anything a man needs this summer?
“This summer’s more about loafers. Nice loafers … and a nice watch,” Stoudemire said.