Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson shows off $80 fit at Cannes Lions with stunning admission
CANNES — Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson refuses to break the bank for designer clothes, but is much more willing to spend when it comes to jewelry.
“You know, I’m cheap as f–k,” the former NFL wide receiver joked while chatting with The Post on Monday at Sport Beach during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
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Johnson, who co-hosts the “Nightcap” podcast with former Super Bowl-winning tight end Shannon Sharpe, broke down his head-to-toe look from Zara that cost a total 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 said of his black and white button up, which he paired with a white tank.
A similar relaxed shirt at Zara is made of a blend of lyocell, viscose, linen and cotton fabric.
Johnson, who was smoking his Eighty5 Cigars, said his blueish-gray shorts were made of Indian cotton fabric.
“My shoes, they look like Common Projects, right? Common Projects are too f–king expensive,” he said 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 Common Projects can cost more than $500.
Johnson didn’t include 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 said. “I spent some money 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 known for his outspoken fashion and personality, which made him a standout away from the gridiron during his 11-year NFL career.
The smooth-talker lives his life being unapologetically himself and will share his knowledge of building a successful brand from authenticity at Sport Beach 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 main stage.
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