San Diego Padres’ Matt Kemp Talks Love For Fashion

These days, Matt Kemp is known for more than just the work he exhibits on the field, as a baseball outfielder for the San Diego Padres. The 30-year-old Oklahoma-bred player (whose been linked romantically with the likes of Rihanna and Khloe Kardashian) was drafted in 2003 and has a thing for fashion off the field. So much so that he’s snagged campaigns with GAP and Oakley, and is becoming one of the more fashionable athletes in the industry.

In a recent interview with Sporting News, Matt dishes on his fashion perspective; a few of his favorite brands and if his move from Hollywood to San Diego has changed his personal style. Peep a few excerpts.

On his style philosophy:

Matt Kemp: For me, less is better; a little subtle. I just try to put the right things together. I don’t try too hard … like trying to go with the bright colors.

On his go-to designer for suits:

MK: I love Calvin Klein; that’s one of my favorite designers for suits. I actually just bought 12 new suits from them. I also have a couple of Tom Ford suits that I love.

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