Meta AI CEO Alexandr Wang sets the record straight on his Meta Connect 2026 outfit
Meta AI CEO Alexandr Wang clarified the cost of his outfit worn at the Meta Connect 2026 event after social media users speculated it was worth thousands of dollars. Wang confirmed the outfit was actually a budget-friendly combination of thrifted and affordable items.
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The story highlights the intersection of tech culture, social media scrutiny, and the 'fit check' trend among high-profile Silicon Valley executives.
Meta AI CEO Alexandr Wang recently made headlines for his outfit onto the Meta Connect stage. Rather than a polished tech suit, the tech CEO wore a deer-print camouflage T-shirt, dark trousers and camouflage Crocs. While many criticised Wang’s his casual wear, others started doing a fashion price check. A post on X (formerly known as Twitter) allegedly claimed that Alexandr Wang was actually wearing a £600 ($800) Hermès 'hunter classic shirt', £900 ($1,200) Loro Piana trousers and £1,125 ($1,500) Ferragamo shoes. Put together, the outfit supposedly cost £2,625 ($3,500). Wang was quick to “correct the record”.Alexandr Wang corrects the recordResponding to the post by X user Goltra @Goltra, the Meta’s AI chief said: “excuse me I must correct the record on this slander”.
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