Key facts
- Meta AI chief Alexandr Wang wore a camo t-shirt and camo Crocs to Meta's Connect 2026 conference.
- Wang stated his t-shirt was purchased from a thrift store for $30.
- Wang's Crocs cost approximately $60.
- Speculation online suggested Wang's outfit was a luxury item.
- Wang has been promoting Meta's Muse AI agent on X.
Silicon Valley executives often use their attire to convey a specific image, a tradition exemplified by figures like Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and the late Apple CEO Steve Jobs. Meta's chief AI officer, Alexandr Wang, recently joined this sartorial conversation at Meta's Connect 2026 conference. Wang, who was effectively hired by Mark Zuckerberg for an estimated $15 billion following the popularity of the Muse AI agent, appeared in a camouflage t-shirt with a 1990s-style deer head print, paired with camo Crocs and black pants. Zuckerberg himself wore a black t-shirt that read 'Building is my love language.'
Wang's outfit sparked online discussion, with some users speculating it was an expensive luxury item, with one X user suggesting it was an $800 Hermès shirt. However, Wang took to X to correct the record, stating that the t-shirt was a $30 thrift store find, his Crocs cost about $60, and his Calvin Klein underwear was $5. He also responded to comments about his physique, saying he didn't care how much people lied about his clothes' cost if they called him fit. Wang has been actively promoting the Muse agent through memes on X, employing what he calls a 'tweet cannon.' Business Insider investigated the shirt's origin, finding similar vintage 'back to earth' branded shirts on eBay and Poshmark priced between $14 and $45, and a near-replica on Grailed for $40. Lookalikes are also available on The Mountain.