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Petr Yan in a $30,000 Himalaya Crocodile Vest: His VLAD BYKOV Couturier House Look Ahead of UFC 333
Petr Yan in a $30,000 Himalaya Crocodile Vest: His VLAD BYKOV Couturier House Look Ahead of UFC 333
By Vlad Bykov, Founder and Couturier, VLAD BYKOV Couturier House, Dubai · Published 21 October 2026 · Updated 21 October 2026
For the press conference ahead of his fight against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333, VLAD BYKOV Couturier House put together Petr Yan’s complete look. At its centre was a Himalaya crocodile leather vest priced at $30,000, paired with a light beige silk and cotton long-sleeve top, wide-leg trousers in Italian LP fabric, and handcrafted semi-matte crocodile sneakers on white Italian soles.
The combination reflects couturier Vlad Bykov’s vision: a champion should look like a king on stage. His presence should be expressed through exceptional materials, distinctive textures, and carefully chosen colours.
“A Champion Should Look Like a King on Stage”
When putting together Petr’s look, we took our inspiration from his character. We wanted to convey inner strength, composure, and the quiet confidence of someone who knows his worth.
“To me, a champion should look like a king on stage. His outfit needs elements that make a statement without shouting. That is how I envisioned Petr’s look,” says Vlad Bykov.
We chose a restrained, light palette: the natural colour transitions of Himalaya crocodile leather, the soft beige of the knitwear, and the grey of the footwear. To us, these shades reflect Petr’s character — confidence without fuss and strength expressed through presence.
The Himalaya Crocodile Vest: “I Definitely Need It”
The centrepiece was a Himalaya crocodile leather vest by VLAD BYKOV Couturier House, priced at $30,000.
As soon as Petr saw it, he said: “I definitely need it.” The choice was immediate: from the first moment, he recognised it as his kind of piece.
Himalaya’s characteristic transitions from light tones to grey highlight the leather’s natural scale pattern. This distinctive texture draws the eye and sets the direction for the entire outfit.
We selected the remaining pieces around the vest, preserving its presence while creating a cohesive look that Petr could feel comfortable wearing.
Silk and Cotton: A Long-Sleeve Top from the New Collection
Under the vest, we selected a light beige silk and cotton long-sleeve top from the new VLAD BYKOV Couturier House collection.
Softness and the way fabric feels against the skin are central to our approach to clothing. We want wearing a piece to feel rewarding from the moment it is put on.
The light beige knit complements the natural Himalaya palette and brings warmth to the outfit. Its soft texture sits beautifully alongside the distinctive surface of the crocodile leather.
Wide-Leg Trousers and the Philosophy of Modern Sprezzatura
For this look, we chose wide-leg trousers in Italian LP fabric, blending wool, linen, and silk.
Their relaxed silhouette expresses our house philosophy: Modern Sprezzatura — contemporary elegance. Beautiful proportions, ease of movement, and an effortless appearance come together through thoughtful work on shape and fit.
Paired with the crocodile vest, the wide-leg trousers create a contemporary silhouette. They introduce volume and freedom while keeping the outfit composed. The wool, linen, and silk blend reveals its character through the fabric’s texture and movement.
Soft Crocodile Sneakers on White Italian Soles
Completing the look are semi-matte crocodile leather sneakers in Gray, a shade reminiscent of wet asphalt. The pair is handcrafted and finished with white Italian soles.
The grey echoes the colour transitions of the Himalaya vest, while the white soles bring freshness and reinforce the outfit’s relaxed character.
We paid particular attention to comfort: the sneakers are exceptionally soft. On a day involving interviews, movement between appearances, waiting to take the stage, and a face-off with an opponent, comfort matters. The footwear should allow Petr to move freely and focus on the moment.
Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333
Petr Yan’s bantamweight title defence against Merab Dvalishvili will serve as the co-main event of UFC 333.
The main event will feature Alexander Volkanovski against Movsar Evloev for the featherweight title.
For the press conference ahead of this occasion, we brought together pieces that express a shared idea: a champion’s presence, contemporary elegance, and comfort.
“Petr inspires me with his character, discipline, and dedication to his craft. I am pleased that we were able to put together a look in which he recognised himself. I wish Petr a successful title defence and victory,” says Vlad Bykov, couturier and founder of VLAD BYKOV Couturier House.
Create Your Own Champion’s Look
At VLAD BYKOV Couturier House, we work with the world’s finest materials and create clothing and footwear for those who choose the best for themselves. For champions — in sport, in their profession, and in life.
We put together personal looks in which materials, colours, and silhouettes reflect the individual.
Would you like to create your own champion’s look? Send us a message or submit an enquiry through our website. The VLAD BYKOV Couturier House team will help you select clothing and footwear with attention to your preferences, comfort, and every detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Petr Yan wear to the press conference ahead of UFC 333?
His look was put together by VLAD BYKOV Couturier House: a $30,000 Himalaya crocodile leather vest, a light beige silk and cotton long-sleeve top, wide-leg trousers in Italian LP fabric, and handcrafted semi-matte crocodile sneakers on white Italian soles.
How much does Petr Yan’s Himalaya crocodile vest cost?
$30,000. The Himalaya crocodile leather vest by VLAD BYKOV Couturier House is the centrepiece of the look: the other pieces were selected around it to preserve its presence and create a cohesive outfit Petr feels comfortable wearing.
What did Petr Yan say when he saw the vest?
“I definitely need it.” The choice was immediate: from the first moment, Petr recognised the vest as his kind of piece. The Himalaya crocodile vest became the centre of his look for the press conference ahead of UFC 333.
What makes Himalaya crocodile leather distinctive?
Its colouring. Light tones shift into grey and highlight the leather’s natural scale pattern. The texture draws the eye, so the Himalaya vest set the direction for Petr Yan’s entire outfit, and the palette of the other pieces followed its natural transitions.
What is Petr Yan’s long-sleeve top made of?
Silk and cotton. The light beige long-sleeve top comes from the new VLAD BYKOV Couturier House collection and feels soft against the skin. The knit complements the natural Himalaya palette, brings warmth to the outfit and sits beautifully alongside the crocodile leather.
What fabric are Petr Yan’s trousers made from?
Italian LP fabric blending wool, linen and silk. The wide-leg cut introduces volume and freedom while keeping the outfit composed, and the blend reveals its character through the fabric’s texture and movement.
What is Modern Sprezzatura?
The philosophy of VLAD BYKOV Couturier House: contemporary elegance. Beautiful proportions, ease of movement and an effortless appearance, achieved through thoughtful work on shape and fit. In Petr Yan’s look, it is expressed by the relaxed silhouette of the wide-leg trousers.
What sneakers did Petr Yan wear?
Handcrafted semi-matte crocodile leather sneakers in Gray, a shade reminiscent of wet asphalt, on white Italian soles. They are exceptionally soft: on a day of interviews, movement between appearances and a face-off with an opponent, the footwear has to let him move freely.
When is Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333?
On 24 October 2026 in Abu Dhabi. Petr Yan’s bantamweight title defence against Merab Dvalishvili is the co-main event of UFC 333. The main event features Alexander Volkanovski against Movsar Evloev for the featherweight title.
How can I create my own champion’s look with VLAD BYKOV Couturier House?
Send us a message or submit an enquiry through our website. The VLAD BYKOV Couturier House team will help you select clothing and footwear with attention to your preferences, comfort and every detail, so that materials, colours and silhouettes reflect who you are.
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