Kit Connor’s sharp style is quickly embodying the versatility of modern “everyman” dressing.
Connor, who stars as athlete Nick Nelson in Netflix’s hit teen romance “Heartstopper,” has quickly risen as a star to watch on the fashion scene. Since rising to fame after the show’s debut in 2022, the 19-year-old has become a muse for brands including Loewe, Kenzo and JW Anderson. Connor’s label alignment also smoothly complements his own style, which features contemporary attire with subtle vintage inspirations: tonal shirts, trousers, tailored suiting and denim in hues of black, white, blue and olive green, complete with accents of khaki, brown and tan.
The “Rocketman” actor’s attire is also grounded by equally sharp shoes, as well. For formal occasions, Connor often wears smooth black leather loafers and lace-up brogues. However, when off-duty and at business-casual affairs, he laces into monochrome high-top and low-top sneakers crafted from canvas and leather. The actor’s also been seen in tonal suede boots in cooler months, rounding out his wardrobe with “everyman” styles that can be worn for a range of occasions.
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In 2021, a then-17-year-old Connor hit the red carpet in a classic navy blue suit at the “Attitude” Awards with “Heartstopper” co-stars Yasmin Finney, Joe Locke and William Gao. The teen’s attire was layered atop a beige and tan leopard-printed shirt, bringing his look a distinct ’70s groove. However, a smooth black leather belt and glossy matching dress shoes sharply complemented the bold pairing with a classic base.
2022 found Connor entering the fashion scene to viral acclaim, attending fashion shows and parties for labels including Loewe, Tag Heuer, Kenzo and JW Anderson. At Tag Heuer’s Paris Fashion Week party in Oct. 2022, the actor channeled timelessly dapper ’70s style with a long-sleeved olive green and tan-piped polo shirt, worn with a dark-faced Tag Heuer watch and khaki trousers. His look was complemented with a set of monochrome white runner-style sneakers for a sporty finish.
Connor made waves while attending JW Anderson’s fall 2023 fashion show in London, England at London Fashion Week in 2023, braving the February chill in a soft printed T-shirt by Anderson himself. The star’s casual top was tucked into a set of pleated black trousers with an attached belt for a minimalist edge, which he smoothly streamlined with all-black high-top sneakers.
Within two months of the release of “Heartstopper” season 2, Connor sat in the front row of Loewe’s spring 2024 menswear show in Paris, seated alongside stars including Troye Sivan and Murray Bartlett. The actor made a vintage-inspired entrance in a white T-shirt with black trim, layered beneath a blue denim jacket and matching jeans with wide-cuffed hems. His outfit was complete with Loewe’s warm brown round-toed suede boots — also a favorite style of designer Jonathan Anderson — for a versatile, relaxed base.
About the Author:
Aaron Royce is the Assistant Digital Editor for Footwear News, where he writes stories on celebrity style, brand collaborations and in-depth profile interviews. Prior to joining Footwear News, Royce wrote and interned for publications including PAPER, Grazia and the Daily Front Row. He currently holds a B.S. in mass communications from Virginia Commonwealth University.
