Is it any real surprise that a guy that bought 13 custom suits for his entire team would be anywhere else on an NBA style list than at No. 1?
Chris Paul regained the top spot in The Athletic’s NBA Style Power Rankings this week, thanks in part to the bespoke three-piece FRÈRE suits he gifted his teammates.
And honestly, the argument could be made that Paul should’ve earned the No. 1 ranking simply because he’s the first person in years to get Steven Adams into a pair of real pants and shoes.
However, it’s not just about the fact that Paul bought designer suits. It’s also about which designer CP3 went with to create the custom looks.
Rather than opting for one of the tried and true stalwarts in the field of men’s suits — be it Tom Ford or Armani — instead the brand was that of a young, black, American designer. The type of person who traditionally doesn’t get this kind of spotlight in that industry.
But, as noted by Wosny Lambre, Paul’s generosity isn’t the only reason that the veteran point guard landed on the list.
Turtlenecks continue to dominate the season and Paul went back to the well in an aqua-blue neck hugger. Need we even mention how scrumptious the jacket of the same hue was? Superbly tailored gray slacks to boot?! The simple yet timeless Nike Tailwind 79 added to the breathlessness vibe of the entire ensemble. Chris Paul is putting together an MVP level season in personal style.
This isn’t the first time that Paul has taken the top spot.
CP3 also landed at No. 1 in November, a Pyer Moss pinstripe jacket paired with an Ambush hoodie and Air Jordan’s was a standout look in what, so far, has been a season full of them.