Leading up to Meta s quarterly earnings report, a viral image of Mark Zuckerberg wearing a silver chain sparked widespread attention, overshadowing his AI announcements. The sudden focus on Zuckerberg s appearance signals a shift in Silicon Valley s image game, with the former tech icon now embracing a more relatable and diverse fashion sense.
Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Meta, has become a more democratized figure in Silicon Valley, as evidenced by his shift from a traditional daily uniform to a more relaxed and experimentative style. This change began in 2021 when Facebook became Meta, and Zuckerberg s first avatar was dressed in a T-shirt and jeans. His transformation began with the introduction of the platform Threads, which allowed him to experiment with different outfits and styles.