The Stylish Evolution of Al Sharpton

Rev. Al Sharpton has worn many hats: minister, civil rights activist, raconteur, presidential candidate, SNL host and MSNBC anchor. But if it truly is the clothes that make the man, then let’s instead look at his keen sense of fashion through the years, rather than those professional hats.

1982: Reverend Al escorts the Godfather of Soul from the White House.

AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite

1983: Black Beetlejuice* argues with Tuxedo Dude.

*@eScarry hat tip — AP Photo/Messer

1984: Sweater vest and handcuffs.

AP Photo/Mario Cabrera

1984: Noteworthy not so much for his own style, but sandwiched between the King of Pop and Cowboy Hat Guy, Sharpton’s got game.

AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler

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1988: All white + medallion screams winner.

AP Photo/Charles Wenzelberg

1988: ’80s Track Suit Sharpton happened often.

AP Photo/Charles Wenzelberg

1988: Thumbs down for rape hoaxes.

AP Photo/Charles Wenzelberg

1988: One solid color + medallion = 1988 Sharpton in a nutshell.

AP Photo/Wilbur Funches

1989: Small bow tie, big hair.

AP Photo/Jonathan Kirn

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