The pandemic changed my worldview about a lot of things. One of the weirdest realizations I had was that, actually, I’m a cold-weather person. I prefer the cold. I prefer a cloudy, chilly day to a sunny, warm day. I realized that because I spent so much more time outside during the pandemic. I thought of this pandemic-realization as I read through these quotes from Michael B. Jordan as he promotes his contract with Coach. He’s been the face of Coach since 2019, and he’s currently promoting the Fall 2021 line. Some highlights from People Magazine:
He loves layers: “I’m a sweater weather guy, so jackets are my favorite because I love layering up. I’m from the east coast, so whenever I could throw on a couple layers, I jump at the opportunity. Living in LA, we don’t get too many of those. It takes me back to my East Coast roots! I just feel comfortable. It’s nice and snug…and they fit really well, especially since I started working out. I’ll throw on a nice turtleneck and it just fits right.”
He loves working with Coach: “You spend so much time working closely with certain brands, and you adapt some of the best qualities. Then you can take that to your repertoire. [Because of Coach], I’ve started to look at jackets with a certain eye. Find the styles and sizes that you fit, and then start to collect different jackets that fit in that wheelhouse.”
He began developing his own style “a few years ago.” He tends to be in one of three modes: work mode, relaxation mode and red carpet mode — the latter of which is where he most expresses himself. “I change into other people’s clothes for a living. When I get on set first thing in the morning, I’m taking my clothes off and I’m putting on my wardrobe. At night, I’m taking the wardrobe off and putting on my clothes just to go back home. So I think a lot of times, [I dress] for comfort.”
His collection of hoodies. “For me, they’re what I wear the most often — when I’m traveling or lounging around the house. My most versatile piece, I think, is my hoodies. You can have more luxury hoodies, more vintage hoodies — there’s so many versions of it. It’s like a layer of armor.”
I’ve only got one heavy hoodie and three light little hoodie coverups. I don’t think of them as particularly versatile – they’re what I wear when I’m working out or about to work out, or when I’m out running errands. That being said, I have seen glam hoodies. There is this sequined silver hoodie which lives rent-free in my head. Anyway, I want to be in cold weather with MBJ. I want him to wrap his oversized hoodie around me as we kiss. Alas, I am not Lori Harvey.
Photos courtesy of MBJ’s Instagram/Coach.
I’m from Texas and love a good sunny day. I don’t care if it’s hot- I’ll just change clothes. Three sundresses in one day, laundry be damned!
I like his note about how things “fit” since he’s been working out. I have no doubts in my mind that he can fill out a turtleneck. But I also suspect his choice of “fit” would be more snug than you see on the street.
It’s funny that he says that because I think he’s too buff to look good in suits. He always looks like his clothes don’t properly fit him on the red carpet.
I prefer him with less clothes on anyway :))
I usually prefer the cold too, but I need at least one nice sunny/warm month per year. I’m constantly moving countries and I like to chase the weathers I want at any certain moment lol
I do love hoodies as well though, they are so comfy and versatile. Trevor Noah was wearing one in the Daily Show that has this burgundy color that I loved and am actively looking for a similar one to buy.
Im in Ottawa, Canada – Autumn is my season!! Winter here is cold, long and cold lol
Nah I love the summer. I love the heat (humidity I could do without) and the sun and spending time in a pool. I don’t mind fall but only early fall when its still really sunny and the leaves have only begun to change. After that, I fantasize about living somewhere warmer until May the following year. Hahahaha
Autumn, just beginning of winter is the best. I love having the windows open when it’s super cold and laying watching my shows with a lot of blankets. I love oversized sweater weather and everything pumpkin 🎃
Looking at Michael B. Jordan’s beautiful face was the best pick-me-up for me today. Thanks Celebitchy and Michael B.
I miss the lovely cool autumns and winters since we moved to south central NM. I still have my coats and the mufflers my mom crocheted for me and I’m hanging onto them. I have come to loathe summer, but like the other seasons except this year. This year the monsoon showed up and we had many genuinely nice summer days, the way I remembered them being, when I could just lay out on the grass and look up at the clouds again, as I did as a kid.