CANNES — Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson refuses to interrupt the financial institution for designer garments, however is far more keen to spend relating to jewellery.
“You know, I’m cheap as f–k,” the previous NFL vast receiver joked whereas chatting with The Put up on Monday at Sport Seaside through the Cannes Lions Worldwide Competition of Creativity.
Johnson, who co-hosts the “Nightcap” podcast with former Tremendous Bowl-winning tight finish Shannon Sharpe, broke down his head-to-toe look from Zara that price a complete of $80.
“For most of you that don’t know, when you see this floral shirt, this is 100 percent Egyptian cotton — not just any cotton, we went to Egypt to get this cotton,” Johnson stated of his black and white button up, which he paired with a white tank.
An identical relaxed shirt at Zara is made from a mix of lyocell, viscose, linen and cotton material.
Johnson, who was smoking his Eighty5 Cigars, stated his blueish-gray shorts have been made from Indian cotton material.
“My shoes, they look like Common Projects, right? Common Projects are too f–king expensive,” he stated of his low-top white sneakers. “So, you know what I did? I got them from f–king Zara.”
A pair of low-top white sneakers from Frequent Tasks can price greater than $500.
Johnson didn’t embrace his two diamond necklaces that spelled out his nickname, “Ocho” and “Cinco” in diamond letters.
“The jewelry? OK, I spent some money here, so forgive me,” he stated. “I spent some cash right here. Forgive me.
“I didn’t want to buy a Richard Mille, so what did I do? I got a Philipp Plein watch that looked just like it — same neon green [design]. [It cost] $900, but I got it on sale for $200.”
Johnson is understood for his outspoken style and character, which made him a standout away from the gridiron throughout his 11-year NFL profession.
The graceful-talker lives his life being unapologetically himself and can share his data of constructing a profitable model from authenticity at Sport Seaside on Thursday on the panel, “Identity Matters: What’s Your Identity and Why it is Relevant, All the Time” at 1 p.m. on the primary stage.
