San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis' interview with Honey magazine has us scratching our heads. Not because he knows more about fashion than any other football player we know, or that he idolizes Kanye, or that it takes him an hour to get dressed. And not even because he carries a murse - a man purse. It must be noted, though, he doesn't wear high heels. Or is it that he doesn't wear them for an extended period of time?
Honey: Most underrated/overrated designers?
Dolce, Gucci and Louis Vuitton make excellent accessories and leather goods, but it’s usually hit or miss with me. I'll contradict myself here, but I got a chance to preview Gucci's menswear Fall ‘09 and woooo! An underrated designer, in my opinion is Salvatore Ferragamo the classic loafers and dress shirts mixed with their trenches is dope.
What are three basic items that every man needs to have in his closet?
A Suit, Casual Dress Shoes, and a pair of crisp jeans.
Do you see yourself diving deeper into fashion, joining a fashion house or interning like Kanye?
I think if the right opportunity presents itself I definitely could see my diving deeper in. Maybe if I was to intern at a major fashion publication like GQ or Men's Vogue. Also I wouldn’t shy from getting my own clothing line or becoming the face of a line. I’ve considered becoming an interior decorator full time once my football career is over.
When you're going out without the help of a stylist, how long does it take you to get dressed?
It takes me around an hour because I have to make sure what I have on really reflects my personal style, and then it has to be perfect, or close to it.
That’s not too long for a man who cares about the way he looks. Do you get any grief from your fellow teammates for being into fashion?
Sometimes [I do], because they can't see themselves wearing a lot of the stuff I wear. They think it's too different: jeans that are a tailored to my body, Swarovski crystals on the back of my jeans, the color combinations I choose and some of the sneakers that I decide to wear. I once wore a blazer that was made out of Godiva wrappers that this young designer asked me to wear. I thought it was extremely different, but that's just the lane I'm in — separate from everyone else.
Do you have a style icon? Who?
Kanye, because he's open to trying new things in fashion. I don't want to dress like him, necessarily, but I admire how he takes risks and doesn't change to how people perceive him.
Football and fashion typically do not go together. How do you plan on marrying the two worlds?
Well, I definitely make sure my look is on point whenever I step out. I attend a lot of red carpet events and do quite a few on-camera appearances, so I try to wear things that will help people say, "Vernon really has style.” They already know I'm a football player, but I want to also be known for my style. So far, I've seen that the best way is to attend fashion-related events and become a part of that scene is to wear something that people can remember.
What have you gotten to see thus far?
I got to see the way different designers wear and make their pants. I got to see how things work behind the scenes. It was also my first time seeing organic clothes as high fashion.
Do you follow any trends or do you prefer playing around with different pieces?
Say I have two suits. I might wear them the way I bought them one time, and then the next time switch around the jackets and pants or wear the jacket with jeans. I'll experiment with different types of shirts, add accessories, dress it up or dress down depending on occasion.
When is a murse appropriate? Do you carry one?
Yes, I carry one only when I am going to the beach, pool party or outdoor event.
Haha! That’s confidence, I love it! Biggest ‘fashion don't’ for a man of brawn like yourself?
Don't try to wear the outfits you see on TV because it does not depict your individuality. Don't wear your jackets so tight that you can't button your jacket.
Finish this sentence. I love it when a woman wears...
High heels because it shows off her nice legs.
What's the best thing about fashion? The worst?
It's great that it's always changing and reinventing itself. I love that. I hate that they don't have enough high fashion designers for guys with my build.
Biggest fashion purchase?
Jewelry, like my Bentley Breitling watch.
Sometimes women sacrifice comfort for fashion. What would you sacrifice for fashion?
No, I don't think I could sacrifice comfort for fashion because looking uncomfortable isn't stylish. I give props to women for standing in heels all night. I don't think I could.
What's next for Vernon in the fashion world?
The next thing for me is to keep growing and getting better. I'm getting more into suits and different looks for special occasions.
So, is Vernon a wide receiver after all? Or just a metro? What does his alleged girlfriend Niecy Nash has to say for herself?
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