LeBron James Reveals His Secret Formula for Getting Dressed
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By Will Welch
LeBron James has been kinda busy. But when we hit him with the news that he’d made our 2015 Most Stylish list, he still took time to respond to a few pointed email questions about his sneakers, the fit of his suits, and even his advanced layering techniques.
GQ: How would you describe your state of mind over the last year, and how does that show up in the way you’ve been dressing?
LeBron James: Confidence is the word that I would use. When you know what you stand for and who you truly are, it can translate to fashion.
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We think you’re a master at matching: The way the color of your sneakers picks up in other layers you’re wearing. Can you say a little about how you build a look around your sneakers?
Ever since I was younger, I always liked to start my outfit off first with my shoes and then go from there. That means everything to me. So now to be able to have my own signature shoe line like the LeBron 12s is a huge plus.
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We also think you are a master of fit and proportion. You’ve figured out what works best for your physique. What are the keys to the way you like your suits and your casual clothes to fit?
I like to feel comfortable in my clothes. I like to have my suits fit and when I start, I think it’s like a painter looking at a fresh canvas. My casual clothes fit just a tad differently, but they still fit my physique and stature. And I’m very fortunate to have my own apparel line custom-designed to my likeness.
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