Michael Jordan’s suits and ties: How well did he dress in court? (critique)

As a jury considers what Michael Jordan’s image is worth, his appearance in the courtroom can’t help but come into play. We asked Ge Wang, a Chicago tailor who knows the rigors of dressing professional athletes, whether Jordan’s sartorial choices during his civil trial in Chicago are adding damages — or doing damage — to his case.

Wang’s work, by the way, is in 25 of 32 NFL locker rooms. Bears running back Matt Forte is hosting a private party later this month to celebrate the opening of Wang’s new storefront ESQ in the West Loop. Wang also outfitted point guard Jerian Grant in a look that Men’s Journal chose as the best of the NBA draft. Here, Wang’s expert testimony outside the courtroom.

Aug. 11: Custom lining

Ge Wang says: Michael Jordan’s consistency on the court led him and the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships. Jordan’s fashion sense has likewise been consistent since the ’90s, and in the world of fashion, this may not be a good thing. The custom lining adds a great accent on Jordan’s bespoke suit. The colors gray, black and white are always classic, and the jacket fits great in the shoulders. However, this ensemble drapes on MJ’s body like his old No. 23 jersey. And Mr. Jordan, please no more pleats.

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Aug. 12: Broken-up look

Wang says: It seems that Jordan has fully embraced the broken-up looks that athletes have trended toward these past few years. Suit jackets with other pants create versatility; in other words, two suits can create four looks. We’re a big fan of this outfit at ESQ Clothing, even if the fit is much larger than today’s tailored style.

Aug. 13: Calling Regis

Wang says: Jordan is attempting to pull off the broken suit look again here, but the colors between the jacket and the trousers are too similar; we suggest more contrast. Everything just looks large. And the tie looks as if it came from the Regis Philbin Collection. Lose it. You can do better, Mr. Jordan.

Aug. 14: Feeling the blue

Wang says: MJ supporting the Bears? The blue and orange color scheme is not seen often outside of Chicago and Champaign. We may be biased, but the suit color is on point. Bold blues seem to be some of ESQ’s most popular fabric choices. One can stand out without being obnoxious, and it fits the boardroom as well as the bar.

Aug. 17: Brown too dull

Wang says: What can brown do for you? When done properly, it can be a great statement piece for fall and winter. When done incorrectly, one tends to look like Jordan does here. Brown is a staple suit color that the British and Italians have been using for years, but the fabric typically requires a pattern or texture. We feel the suit should also pop in some manner. Jordan’s dull brown color here seems way dated. Another staple of Jordan’s wardrobe is the curved point collar. Outside of him, Pat Riley and Gordon Gecko, I’m not sure the world has seen this prehistoric accessory lately. My father loved these … in the ’90s.

Aug. 18: Too big to fail

Wang says: Overall the fit is the same as his suits before. The sleeves look like they were made for Hulk Hogan. It’s too large overall, which muddles the silhouette — can’t decide if he wants a British or Italian look. The colors, though, are very elegant, simple. In fact, it would be the GOAT (great of all time), like MJ, if it were 1997.

Photos from baiduhai, AP and WGN

Source: Tribune reporting