Al Sharpton Calls Eric Adams’ Wardrobe Criticism ‘Racist’ After Revealed He Keeps Changes of Clothes For Photos

Like Jay-Z said: "Change clothes and go!"

NYC Mayor Eric Adams likes to wear a fresh fit when making appearances, so there was no shock when it was revealed he keeps numerous changes of clothes in his SUV, the New York Post reported.

Sources claim Adams keeps “at least four changes of clothes” to change into during the day for photos. His wardrobe includes the basics —shirts, jackets, and ties — that hang in the back seat of his car.

It sounds on-brand for the stylish leader, but some people feel it’s a little much for a dignitary living on a civil servant salary. After a piece was written by The New York Times about Adams’ fashion-forward ways, Howard Wolfson, a former aide to former mayor Mike Bloomberg, side-eyed how Adams was able to afford all the luxury clothes.

Civil rights leader Al Sharpton was feeling the criticism and decided to speak out about it.

During an event on MLK Day, the reverend called “nonsense” after Wolfson compared Adams’ sense of style to former mayor David Dinkins’. “This nonsense about who pays for his suits and what kind of suits he wears. That’s the same game y’all played with David Dinkins,” Sharpton said.

“When he was wearing too many tuxedos and going to too many events, I guess Black men are supposed to walk around with ripped jeans and showing their underwear?” he continued. “Let us judge the man the way you judge any other man in the United States by his work and his wardrobe.”

Vogue published an op-ed on the mayor’s fashion sense on full display during 2023 New York Fashion Week. During a cocktail hour held at Gracie Manor, Adams alluded to the fact that someone once asked him if he would ever consider walking the catwalk.

“I was just asked a bit ago if I would ever walk in a fashion show,” he said to the crowd. “And I said, ‘Only if I can wear swimwear.’”

CFDA Chairman Thom Browne, who sported a vibrant red suit, described Adams as “the most stylish mayor in New York City’s history.”