"I even had a pink polo shirt and I thought I was Kanye," Kanye West said in his iconic single "I Love Kanye." Mr. West appears to be referring to the mid-2000s era, when it was common for male celebrities to wear pink. Often donning his signature pink polo shirt, West displayed an "anything goes" attitude when it came to fashion, but that attitude has since seemed to disappear from the mainstream. However, while it lasted, it included a lot of people rocking pink shades.
This color choice for men hasn’t completely disappeared from our timelines, but as more and more people embrace all-black everything as the ultimate in chic clothing, it’s unlikely we’ll see colors like pink pop up On anyone , let alone our male stars.
Personally, I hope this color makes a comeback in fashion. Will Kylie Jenner have a color like Paris Hilton has pink? Will Kanye wear a pink Ralph Lauren polo shirt again? I am not sure. But I do hope so.
Please come with me on a little journey now. Let's take a look at the male celebrities who were and still are more receptive to Barbie-like shades.
1. Kanye West
In arguably one of the best music videos of all time, West wore a pink shirt while fighting Pamela Anderson in "Touch the Sky." It may not be a pink polo shirt, but for any Kanye West fan, this pink look is probably just as iconic.
2.Drake
This photo only recently came into my life and it has been my phone background ever since. With Drake proving that pink is far from "just for girls," I wonder where I can buy a pair of pink sunglasses.
3. James Franco
It's been years since my crush on James Franco from his Freaks and Geeks days, but the man sure looks gorgeous in this pink shirt.
4.Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt's pastel pink suit gives me the ultimate Great Gatsby vibe. From a practical perspective, this suit will also keep men cooler than a black suit on hot summer days.
5. Lil Wayne
Please ignore the title for now. The bright pink tracksuit sounds like it could belong to Britney Spears, but Lil Wayne looked killer in his pink "Know Yourself" two-piece.
6. Daniel Radcliffe
Look at Daniel Radcliffe happily wearing pink at the Harry Potter movie premiere. The color added more flair and fun to the actor's costumes, especially compared to Rupert Grint's simple black and white threads.
7. Jamie Foxx
Another super sophisticated pink found on Jamie Foxx, but one that paired perfectly with the neutral tones of his outfits.
8. Justin Bieber
This is Justin Bieber's little baby, pink and leather, making the pink shirt look more casual.
9. Bruno Mars
Here, Bruno Mars and his entire team wear pink blazers in fun '50s style, proving that men shouldn't take their wardrobe so seriously.
10. Pharrell
A hoodie is the perfect way to wear pink, and Pharrell wears it better than most.
11. Ashton Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher, on the other hand, proves that you can totally transform a pink shirt into a more casual look by ditching the tie and throwing on a baseball cap.
12. Jeremy Scott
Designer Jeremy Scott doesn't shy away from bold prints or bright colors in his pieces or wardrobe.
13. Kanye West (again)
Kanye West had to make a second appearance on this list because this outfit is early '00s perfection. And, because West really loves pink. As he once said:
Society places so many boundaries, so many restrictions, on what is right and wrong that it is almost impossible to get a pure thought. It's like a little kid, a little boy, looking at colors and no one telling him what color is good, and then someone telling you that you shouldn't like pink because that's for girls or you'll instantly become a gay 2 years old -old. Why would someone choose blue over pink? Pink is obviously the better color. Everyone is born confident, and you have everything taken away from you.
14. Tom Cruise
Like Tom Cruise, accentuate your pink shirt with a matching pink tie to make your black suit feel less boring.
15. John Legend
In my opinion, more men need to wear pink suits. Repeat after me: More men need to wear pink suits. There's nothing I don't like about this look.
If there are any male celebrities reading my humble list, please start wearing more pink. As Kanye West said, this is truly the ultimate shade.
Image source: Kanye West/YouTube (1)
