DEBUNKED: Was Luigi Mangione’s Sweater Really a $1000 Maison Margiela?
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Luigi Mangione, accused in the high-profile murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, made headlines again—this time not for his charges, but for his choice of clothing during his arraignment in New York on December 23, 2024. A viral tweet from @21metgala claimed Mangione was sporting a $1,000 Maison Margiela sweater, sparking widespread speculation and even causing the Parisian haute couture brand to trend on social media.
The tweet read:
“Luigi Mangione was seen wearing a $1,000 Maison Margiela sweater at the Manhattan Criminal Court in New York.”
The post quickly amassed 2.9 million views, with many users weighing in on the supposed fashion statement. Maison Margiela, known for its avant-garde style and subversion of norms, became a central talking point, especially since the sweater in question is reportedly priced at $1,250.
This is not Margiela. It's a Nordstrom Merino Wool sweater he got on sale lol https://t.co/EH2nyR2zeN
pic.twitter.com/KKhmbgzPtY— Antonio Padilla (@apadilla1021) December 23, 2024Advertisement
However, the claim was debunked the following day. Fashion commentator Antonio Padilla clarified via a tweet on December 24, 2024, that Luigi Mangione’s sweater was not a Maison Margiela piece. Instead, it was a “Nordstrom Merino Wool sweater he got on sale lol,” Padilla wrote, injecting humor into the correction.
Despite the fashion controversy, Mangione’s legal troubles remain the real story. He pleaded not guilty to charges including first- and second-degree murder and terrorism in the December 4, 2024, shooting of Thompson. Arrested five days after the incident, Mangione was found in a Pennsylvania McDonald’s carrying a gun linked to the crime, a fake ID, and a notebook filled with grievances against the health insurance industry, according to federal prosecutors.
Luigi Mangione at Supreme Court. pic.twitter.com/py5HwSuxPp
— Favs Pop Culture (@favspopculture) December 23, 2024
Luigi Mangione’s attorney, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, criticized the public spectacle surrounding her client’s transfer to New York and arraignment, calling it “the biggest stage perp walk I’ve ever seen in my career.” She also argued that comments from public figures, including New York Mayor Eric Adams, had jeopardized Mangione’s right to a fair trial, likening his treatment to a “political pawn.”
If convicted, Mangione faces severe consequences. On state charges alone, he could be sentenced to life in prison without parole. Federal charges could lead to the death penalty.
While the courtroom fashion debate may have temporarily diverted attention, the gravity of Mangione’s charges ensures that his case remains a focal point in public discourse.
Luigi Mangione stuns in court pic.twitter.com/oYKeCGdTQH
— clo🤍 (@clo0fficial) December 23, 2024
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