Gracie Abrams wears Paul Mescal's GAA shorts in Rolling Stone
Gracie Abrams wore boyfriend Paul Mescal's Naomh Conaill GAA shorts in her Rolling Stone cover shoot, putting the Glenties club's blue-and-white kit on one of music's biggest stages. Mescal received the shorts as a gift while filming in Donegal in 2021, and fans believe he lent them to the US pop star for the spread.
Naomh Conaill have scored another celebrity fashion moment after US pop star Gracie Abrams was pictured sporting the club's shorts in a Rolling Stone shoot. The iconic blue and white shorts feature in images photographed by Laura Jane Coulson and styled by Spencer Singer for the singer-songwriter's Rolling Stone cover story.
Abrams discusses her childhood, songwriting and relationship with Irish actor Paul Mescal in the feature. It's believed that Oscar nominee Mescal is to thank for Gracie's superb fashion choices.
Key Takeaways
- Gracie Abrams wore Naomh Conaill GAA shorts in her Rolling Stone cover story, styled by Spencer Singer.
- Paul Mescal received the club shorts as a gift while filming God's Creatures in southwest Donegal in 2021.
- Mescal previously turned GAA shorts into a global fashion trend after Normal People; Abrams is now extending that legacy.
- Glenties extra Micheál Brennan, who gifted Mescal the gear, called the Rolling Stone moment "mental."
Why is Gracie Abrams wearing GAA shorts in Rolling Stone?
Rather than runway designer labels, Abrams opted for authentic Irish streetwear from Mescal's wardrobe. The Grammy-nominated singer sent social media into overdrive when she appeared in the iconic music magazine sporting the distinctive Naomh Conaill kit.
The shoot forms part of Abrams' Rolling Stone cover story, where she opens up about songwriting, her upbringing and her relationship with Mescal. For more on celebrity style moments like this, see our Celebrity Breaking News hub.
How did Paul Mescal get Naomh Conaill shorts?
Mescal was gifted Naomh Conaill gear in 2021 while working in southwest Donegal filming the drama God's Creatures alongside Emily Watson. Glenties man Micheál Brennan, an extra on the film and known on Instagram as @DonegalDaddy, presented the jersey and shorts to the Kildare actor.
"I gave him shorts and a jersey as a wee Donegal welcome and just to say thanks for coming to Donegal to make a movie," Brennan said. He never expected the gift to travel this far. "And now Gracie Abrams is wearing them in Rolling Stone magazine. How mental is that?"
The coincidence was made even more special because Brennan's daughter, also named Gracie, is a big fan of the US singer. "One of my Gracie's favourite singers is wearing our club shorts. Class," he added.
What does this mean for Donegal GAA and Paul Mescal's fashion legacy?
Mescal made headlines in January 2022 when he was photographed wearing the club shorts on the streets of Fitzroy in Melbourne, Australia. Naomh Conaill proudly shared the pictures with the simple message: "Good man Paul."
During his Donegal stay, Mescal became a regular at the Brew in Thru coffee van at the Salmon Leap in Teelin and supported efforts to replace the flood-damaged footbridge in Carrick. He even signed a Donegal jersey and a pair of O'Neill's shorts for a fundraising raffle organised by Brew in Thru.
Mescal famously helped turn GAA shorts into an international fashion statement after the success of Normal People, regularly wearing O'Neill's gear during public appearances and photoshoots. It seems Abrams is now following his lead by bringing Naomh Conaill's colours onto one of the biggest stages in music publishing, as reported by Donegal Daily.