By now, we know Cam Newton doesn’t care what anyone thinks about his style. We got used to the fox tails last year.
"tell PETA my mink is dragging on the floor" pic.twitter.com/9rSQkEAy0G
— skylar bergl (@skylarbergl) November 22, 2015
Those haven’t gone away, but he’s kicked it up a notch with the headwear. Let’s take a journey.
Jan. 17: Cold in Herre
Cam Newton just stepped up to the podium for postgame @WFMY pic.twitter.com/x3WLirVngG
— Patrick Wright (@ptwright) January 17, 2016
Never mind that this press conference is inside. Cam’s not taking any chances.
Now fast forward to this summer.
July 29: Member of Beyoncé’s Formation Family
Cam Newton at the podium. In regard to his busy offseason he says, "you just have to remember your day job." pic.twitter.com/Vm1dKoHI1x
— Max Henson (@PanthersMax) July 29, 2016
He’s not messing around anymore. The winter hat was stylish, but now it’s summer. He would have fit right in with Beyoncé’s New Orleans family right here.
Baron Samedi was in Beyonce's Formation video, dude in the top hat. pic.twitter.com/qwfcMWDcuD
— Andrale Marie' (@Andrale_Marie) August 7, 2016
Aug. 12: Carlton Banks from the ‘Fresh Prince’ Got Ahold of the Arby’s Hat Somehow
Cam Newton applauds Olympian's discipline: "My hat goes off to Michael Phelps" #Olympicshttps://t.co/VEblmP7FPD pic.twitter.com/VSPJkROBvD
— Mordecia Strickland (@StrickObs) August 12, 2016
Newton is clearly jacking Carlton’s signature look with a fast food twist. And look, in this interview he was saluting Michael Phelps with a subtle hat pun. What a wordsmith.
Sept. 3: Man Visiting Casino for the First Time Tries to Fit In
Auburn may be losing to Clemson but Cam Newton's hat game is always winning #ClemvsAub pic.twitter.com/GYB3BsMBKC
— Matt Harris (@MHarrisWSOC9) September 4, 2016
He’s got the hat down, but he wasn’t sure what else to wear and the denim shirt is a bit of a miss. It’s okay, though, he’ll get it next time.
Sept. 4: Athleisure Meets Italian Dandy
Surprise! Cam Newton is at the podium to discuss Thursday's game.
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 4, 2016
Watch LIVE: https://t.co/bq2Pkd9YTG pic.twitter.com/IZmjw3pzSY
This was his second visit at the casino. He tried. Still not there yet.
Sept. 18: Uncle Cam Wants YOU to Support the Panthers
An EXTREMELY dapper Cam Newton is at the podium
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 18, 2016
Watch LIVE: https://t.co/ZWRWDfTKoJ pic.twitter.com/y6adSd8Q6u
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He just needs to grow out his goatee a little and he’s got the complete look.
Sept. 25: Extremely Woke Mr. Peanut
Cam Newton is at the podium now
— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 25, 2016
Watch LIVE: https://t.co/Vw8PiA0nak pic.twitter.com/KL25KsZcaE
Newton’s hat has a pin on it that says “Don’t be a puppet.” He’s missing only the ornamental walking stick Mr. Peanut carries, which he would probably use to defend himself from the mainstream masses.
Oct. 16: Singin’ in the Rain Minus the Rain
Cam Newton and his have arrived at the SuperDome. Kelvin Benjamin and Jonathan Stewart are also both in the house. pic.twitter.com/T2nxg3k5dC
— Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) October 16, 2016
Just look at Gene Kelly.
Singin' in the Rain is heading to #Hinckley's Concordia Theatre https://t.co/CSflMwL2t8 pic.twitter.com/esZ2h8e0pa
— The Hinckley Times (@hinckleytimes) October 1, 2016
Oct. 30: The Carolina Pink Panthers
Greetings Earthlings. pic.twitter.com/g1Xe8bP3DB
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) October 30, 2016
Plus a tasteful Pilgrim hat to get into that Thanksgiving spirit. And let’s not neglect the shoes, patterned with what looks like amoebas swimming in a Petri dish.
Need we say more?
This all culminated in Cam not dressing up enough before the Panthers played the Seahawks Dec. 4. He was benched for the first play of the game. So we took a look at what he can get away with.
