Michael Jordan is known for serving it up on the basketball court, but he’s also known for his slam dunk fashion sense. Even with a towering 6-foot-6 frame, the basketball star is able to source a variety of dashing outfits, from sleek single-breasted suits to sporty leather blazers to a stylish sweat suit set. Jordan forever changed the footwear industry with the launch of his eponymous sneaker brand back in 1997, introducing the now-iconic Air Jordan 13 model. The basketball star has never been afraid to take risks on or off the basketball, whether it’s a winning slam dunk or a unique fashion piece, like a metallic quilted bomber jacket.
Footwear News goes back in time to sort through some of the basketball star and footwear industry entrepreneur Jordan’s most stylish looks through the decades.
Michael Jordan and Marvin Hagler arrive at a cocktail reception on May 13, 2002, at the Yacht Club of Monaco in Monte Carlo. CREDIT: Getty Images
Jordan and boxer Marvin Hagler arrive together at the Yacht Club of Monaco in Monte Carlo on May 13, 2002. Here, Jordan is sporting a coal-gray single-breasted suit consisting of a pair of straight-leg trousers and an oversized jacket. Jordan styled the look with a pair of black, rounded-toe oxfords and Y2K-style pair of silver, wire-rimmed sunglasses.
Michael Jordan at the half-time celebration during the 2003 NBA All-Star game at the Phillips Arena Feb. 9, 2003, in Atlanta. CREDIT: Getty Images
On Feb. 9, 2003, Jordan was seen presenting at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta for the Eastern Conference All-Stars in a navy-blue Nike sweatsuit set. Jordan styled this sporty look with a classic pair of white leather Air Jordan sneakers.
Michael Jordan attends Jordan Brand Brings House of XX3 to New Orleans at the Board of Trade on Feb. 15, 2008, in New Orleans. CREDIT: Getty Images
We jump ahead in time to where we see Jordan at the Jordan Brand Brings House of XX3 to New Orleans EVENT at the Board of Trade on Feb. 15, 2008, in New Orleans. The basketball star styled a pair of straight-leg black trousers with a black-and-white checkered blazer, a white button-down shirt and a metallic silver tie. Jordan wrapped up the snazzy look with a pair of black, patent-leather oxfords.
(L to R) Michael Jordan and NY Yankees All Star player Derek Jeter attend Jordan Brand’s party celebrating Derek Jeter and New York City during the 2008 MLB All-Star Week at Marquee on Jul. 14, 2008, in New York City. CREDIT: Getty Images
Jordan and baseball star Derek Jeter are seen together at the 2008 MLB All-Star Week at Marquee on Jul. 14, 2008, in New York City. For the event, Jordan sported a pair of wide-leg, blue denim jeans, a white button shirt, and a tan-and-white pinstriped blazer. Jordan topped off the ensemble with a pair of brown and tan leather shoes that coordinated well with the jacket.
Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan and recording artist Ne-Yo arrive at the 11th annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational gala at the Aria Resort & Casino at CityCenter on Mar. 30, 2011, in Las Vegas. CREDIT: Ethan Miller
Jordan and musician Ne-Yo attended the 11th annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational gala at the Aria Resort & Casino at CityCenter on Mar. 30, 2011, in Las Vegas in equally stylish ensembles. For the event, Jordan wore a charcoal-gray, single-breasted suit with a white button-down and a metallic gold tie, topped off with a pair of patent-leather oxfords.
Vanessa Bryant is helped off the stage by presenter Michael Jordan after speaking on behalf of Class of 2020 inductee, Kobe Bryant during the 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 15, 2021, in Uncasville, Connecticut. CREDIT: Getty Images
We jump all the way to 2021 where Jordan is wearing a sharp black-and-grey jacket with a pair of straight-leg black pants to the 2021 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 15, 2021, in Uncasville, Connecticut. Jordan paired the stylish yet somber outfit with a white button-down, a black tie, and a matte black pair of shoes.
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