No amount of money can suppress the human urge to dress like the cool guys from high school.
Bezos may have amassed an inhumane fortune, but even he can’t shake the all-too-human urge to dress to impress for his high school reunion.World’s richest man Jeff Bezos had quite the year in 2021: he stepped down as CEO of Amazon, went to space, and was increasingly public with his girlfriend of three years, Lauren Sánchez . On cue, Bezos’s New Year’s Eve style punctuated the fact that he’s entered a new phase in his charmed life.
Isn’t it a bit understandable? As much as many of us like to pretend we transcend our upbringing and hometowns, our personal style can often betray how hard it is to let go of the influences from our youth. Northeastern WASPs will always have a special place in their hearts for a nicely cut Brooks Brothers blazer or an. Many a Texan will never quite shake the innate urge for a nice pair of jeans, cowboy boots, and a Stetson.
In Miami, there exists a house style that is maximal in its color, print, and embellishment—and often minimal in its proportions and overall coverage. Bezos’s NYE shirt is from the French brand Casablanca. Their clothing always tends to have a bit of “life of seaside luxury” flair—although this particular shirt was originally designed to hang loose . In true South Florida style, Bezos either decided to opt for the smallest size he could fit in, or had it tailored to accentuate his hard-won biceps.