Cam Newton is coming back to Charlotte — and with him, his fashion
By Melissa Oyler and
Heidi Finley
Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton arrives at the stadium before an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)
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We can’t talk about Cam Newton without talking about his fashion.
His outfits might be almost as famous as the NFL quarterback himself. While the rest of Charlotte awaits his return to the Carolina Panthers, we’re here to pay homage to the items in his closet. (Remember when meteorologist Nick Kosir was duping Cam’s looks on Insta? We’re not the only fans.)
Here are a few of our favorite Cam getups from over the years:
Cam Newton’s Coachella romper (that was actually two pieces) from 2017 was made by SCORE Retail Lounge and Sweets Bar owner Jay Knox in Charlotte. CharlotteFive archives
SPOTTED: The famous Coachella romper (that was actually two pieces) from 2017.
Cam Newton is the MVP of layering. In this photo, taken as he arrived for the Jan. 24 NFC Championship game against Arizona, Cam is rocking gray slacks, a plaid sports jacket and a khaki colored overcoat (willing to bet there’s also a collared shirt and sweater under that jacket), with a scarf, knit hat and a small leather attache. Please, please pay special attention to studded loafers. Bob Leverone AP
SPOTTED: Arriving for the 2016 NFC Championship game against Arizona.
WHY WE LOVE IT: All the layers, the loafers, the scarf and the knit hat.
Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton arrives at the stadium before an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015. Bob Leverone AP
SPOTTED: Arriving at an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints in 2015.
WHY WE LOVE IT: The bow tie, the blazer, the Beats — and the swagger.
As of this past weekend, this may be Newton’s most famous outfit. Or to be more accurate, his most famous pants. The skin-tight zebra-striped Versace pants with a gold Barocco print, worn for the trip to Super Bowl 50, caught the eye of pretty much everyone on earth. He paired the pants, which reportedly retail for $850 but are sold out everywhere (sorry, guys), with black and gold oxfords and a black leather jacket. You be you, Cam. David J. Phillip AP
SPOTTED: On a trip to Super Bowl 50 in 2015.
WHY WE LOVE IT: The skin-tight zebra-striped Versace pants are pure fire.
Carolina Panthers’ Cam Newton speaks to the media after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2014. Bob Leverone AP
SPOTTED: After a game against the Cleveland Browns in 2014.
WHY WE LOVE IT: The pattern-on-pattern punctuated by a flower on the lapel is just right.
Carolina Panthers football player Cam Newton sits on the sidelines during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, in Atlanta. David Goldman AP
SPOTTED: At an NBA basketball game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2015 in Atlanta.
WHY WE LOVE IT: We love the jacket, we love the toboggan — but most of all, we love the pure joy on Cam’s face.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton speaks to the media following the team’s victory over the San Diego Chargers 28-16 on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
SPOTTED: After a game against the San Diego Chargers in Charlotte on Dec. 11, 2016.
WHY WE LOVE IT: The Mister Rogers cardigan, the scarf, the hat
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton walks the blue carpet prior to the premiere of Amazon’s “All or Nothing,” a season with the Carolina Panthers. The premiere was held at the Knight Theater in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Jeff Siner jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
SPOTTED: The premiere of Amazon’s “All or Nothing” in Charlotte in 2019.
WHY WE LOVE IT: All the accessories, from the bracelets to the hat and everything in between.
The Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton wore a hat to his press conference that included several trout flies, a pheasant feather and a rabbit’s foot. Newton and Ron Rivera spoke at a post-practice press conference at Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. John D. Simmons jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
SPOTTED: A press conference at Bank of America Stadium on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016.
WHY WE LOVE IT: The feather, natch.
What will he wear next? We can’t wait for a chance to find out and return Charlotte’s NFL player fashion to top ranking. Christian McCaffrey — complete with his own sharp suits — can’t hold down the fort all by himself.
This story was originally published November 11, 2021 at 11:41 AM.
Heidi Finley is a writer and editor for CharlotteFive and the Charlotte Observer. Outside of work, you will most likely find her in the suburbs driving kids around, volunteering and indulging in foodie pursuits.Support my work with a digital subscription
Melissa Oyler is the editor of CharlotteFive. When she’s not writing or editing, you’ll find her running, practicing hot yoga, weightlifting or snuggling with her rescue dogs, X and Charlie. Find her on Instagram or X: @melissaoyler.Support my work with a digital subscription
