Mark Zuckerberg’s monotone wardrobe could look ordinary at first-glance, but it's rather an insight into what drives him and other icons to stick to simple dressing. Let's find out!
Ever wondered why Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, and even some fashion week favourites, are often seen sticking to a signature hue anytime? It's like watching a cartoon character come to life - always the same look, every single day. Now, before you send your patience on a coffee break and imagine a boring closet full of bland gray shirts, there's a formula (and just a dash of brilliance) behind the one-tone obsession. Let's figure out.
Let's get the show on the road with Mark Zuckerberg, the style ambassador for all things monochrome. Look at his Instagram feed or spot photos on X - it's wall-to-wall grey T-shirts and blue jeans (yep,
the look that Silicon Valley wore into the ground).
Well Zuckerberg has often been asked this question, and for years, he explained his style stating that he wants little distractions. In a world, where the tech giant is regularly making decisions that influence a billion of lives, he'd rather not fritter away his precious “energy on inconsequential things like what to wear”, as he said in an interview. So, every morning, it's the regular, understated look for the Meta CEO - plain gray T-shirt, simple blue jeans paired with a hoodie (if the day’s chilly).
Mark Zuckerberg hates clothes.
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He wears the same grey T-shirt every day.
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At times, just for fun, he’ll ditch the usual for an all-black look or a shimmery outfit (for instance - Mark wears Benson Boone's iconic jumpsuit on his wife's 40th birthday) igniting a frenzy across social media platforms.
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Before Zuck, there was Steve Jobs - his signature black turtleneck, blue jeans, and New Balance sneakers. Steve once explained that his signature black look liberated him from making one more decision, letting him pour all his energy into changing the world.
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You might be wondering “is this style exclusive to Silicon Valley?” - well, no. Some of the world's trendsetting A-listers are experts at nailing the single-hue styling, as well.
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The American model and entrepreneur nailed a cool, monochrome look in a Bottega Venenta maroon mini-dress paired with matching tights and heels at an event in New York.
Zendaya at Save the Children's 2019 Centennial Gala in NYC pic.twitter.com/mmAxQGbQHd
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Zendaya, one of fashion's powerplayers, owned the "chromatic menswear minimalism” trend at the Save the Children Gala in a head-to-toe, crisp white Tommy Hilfiger pant-suit and sleek pair of silver heels.
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These two iconic figures from the Land of the Royals and the Land of Opportunities - Catherine, Princess of Wales and Michelle Obama, former US first lady - have often been spotted wearing crisply structured, monochrome pants-suits - think colours like pink, electric blue, or a kingly emerald.
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Here’s why these famous people, and many among us love a one-shade closet:
When you have fewer choices to make, you get room for more brainpower to invest in things that actually matter.
You are like a walking-talking brand now - the colour becomes your signature sass - you become instantly recognizable.
Several studies over the years have shown that monochromes give off “I’ve got this” energy with a side of sleek simplicity.
Moreover, it's in psychology - in surrendering to one shade, you find a quiet kind of freedom. It's very comforting - imagine your favourite hoodie, except it's your entire look.
Nailing single-colour fashion isn't a piece of cake. There's something extremely pacifying, rather thoughtful about a wardrobe with a range of, say, grays in different textures - like luxe cashmere for early winter, breezy cotton for the summer sun - all in harmonious neutrals. The effect? You look no-sweat cool, and may even come off as mysterious.
So, go hit the stores now and grab that perfect single-colour that could really single you out from the crowd - pull off that power move, and who knows, it might just change something about your aura. Happy styling
