Conor McGregor is a risk taker. If he’s not dominating his opponent in the cage with his unorthodox approach to fighting, the UFC champion is killin’ it in the style game.
The 29-year-old professional mixed martial artist has a flashy fashion sense that only a brave, confident man can pull off.
In celebration of his highly-anticipated and unprecedented fight tomorrow night with undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather, FEMAIL chats with Conor’s stylist and David August CEO, David Heil.
Fearless fashion: Conor McGregor is a risk taker. If he’s not dominating his opponent in the cage with his unorthodox approach to fighting, the UFC champion is killin’ it in the style game
FEMAIL chats with Conor’s stylist and David August CEO, David Heil (pictured left)
‘Conor’s style is bold,’ said David. ‘He loves taking risks and pushing boundaries in both his sport and fashion.
‘Everything he does has style so we make sure to provide him with an impeccable wardrobe that is all about color, pattern, prints and most importantly, fit.’
With Conor’s size fluctuating depending on his fight class, David needs to always take that into consideration.
Head-to-toe impeccable: ‘Conor loves a full complete look, down to the details. Whenever we create a new look for a public appearance, he’s almost always in a 3-piece suit, with coordinating shirt, tie, pocket square, lapel pin and cufflinks to complete the style’
‘Conor loves a full complete look, down to the details. Whenever we create a new look for a public appearance, he’s almost always in a 3-piece suit, with coordinating shirt, tie, pocket square, lapel pin and cufflinks to complete the style.’
At this week’s press conference in Las Vegas, Conor wore a custom David August 3-piece dark hunter green and navy plaid suit fabricated in a Super 130s wool from Italy.
The look is complete with a white dress shirt, a navy blue with green and silver stripe tie, coordinating pocket square and lapel pin.
‘As a famous personality, we use fashion as a way to engage his fans and show a different side to him outside of the cage/ring,’ shared David.
Fashion God: The fighter may have made his biggest fashion statement at the New York stop of the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor World Press Tour
Mixing prints: Since Conor sported these custom David August pants, David shares the label is getting requests for similar styles from people all over the world
Head to head: According to David, there’s no contest when it comes to fashion between Floyd and Conor. ‘I don’t think there’s even a doubt who will outshine here in winning style’
The fighter may have made his biggest fashion statement at the New York stop of the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Conor McGregor World Press Tour.
‘The New York stop was fun for all of us. Because there was intense heat and humidity in the city that day, Conor wanted to do something different. He called me while shopping that afternoon with the idea of wearing our floral pants with the Gucci mink coat with no shirt.
‘I actually didn’t want him to go shirtless, but when he has a vision in mind, it’s hard to steer him in a different direction. Once again, he looked great and completely owned the look.’
No style contest: At the tour’s first of many press conferences, Floyd arrived in a star printed hooded track suit, while Conor wore a custom David August pinstripe suit
At the tour’s first press conference, Floyd wore a star printed hooded track suit by sportswear brand The Money Team.
Conor made it a point to mock the boxer for his boyish fashion choice, while he wore a supremely tailored custom David August pinstripe suit.
But on closer inspection, the print wasn’t ordinary run-of-the-mill pinstripes: It was the words “F**k You” written over and over again. That’s one way to use fashion as a form of self-expression!
Getting his message across: On closer inspection, they weren’t ordinary run-of-the-mill pinstripes: It was the words “F**k You” written over and over again.
‘I think Conor recognizes the importance of dressing for the occasion so he’s always thinking about his image regardless if it’s for public appearances or not,’ said David.
Having worked with him for several years, the stylist knows what he likes and makes all fabric selections and designs well in advance.
‘Ultimately when making final fabric choices I not only think of Conor but truly consider his amazing fans who support and love him.
‘When working with professional athletes the goal is to help them create their brand through fashion. I really try to create a signature look for each and every client that their fans will come to know and love.’
While what the champion will be wearing on Saturday night is still undecided, David assures that Conor’s look in the ring will make his fans proud. He also shares that the fighter has a few wool 3-piece suit options to choose from for his arrival.
As reported, his opponent Floyd Mayweather, 40, will wear a custom boxing robe and trunks designed by Phillip Plein.
But according to David, there’s no contest. ‘I don’t think there’s even a doubt who will outshine here in winning style.’
Instagram worthy: ‘I think Conor recognizes the importance of dressing for the occasion so he’s always thinking about his image regardless if it’s for public appearances or not’
Off duty style on point: ‘Conor’s style is bold,’ said David. ‘He loves taking risks and pushing boundaries in both his sport and fashion. No matter the occasion, Conor can make a t-shirt and sweat pants look great. He just has an effortless style that most guys wish they had’