Forbes Makeover: Apple's Tim Cook

Does our upgrade of the tech titan's outfit pass muster with the fashion pros?

  • Joseph Abboud: The award-winning designer and entrepreneur got his start at Louis Boston before serving as director of menswear design for Ralph Lauren. He launched his eponymous brand in 1987 and is currently the chief creative director for Men's Wearhouse.
  • Carly Cushnie: Half of the design duo Cushnie et Ochs, Cushnie has created outfits for Michelle Obama, Salma Hayek, Reese Witherspoon and Alicia Keys. Her apparel is sold in 60 stores worldwide, including Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue.
Hover over items of clothing below to see what our judges had to say about Tim's before and after looks.
Tim Cook Makeover
Click to reveal makeover then hover over clothing items to see our critque of the new look.
FINAL GRADE
JA: The blue tones send a message of harmony; there are no distractions. It exudes confidence.
CC: Everything fits him so much better, which makes the look so much more put-together.
*The "AFTER" image is a simulated image of what Tim Cook would look like if he had actually participated in the forbes makeover, which he did not. Nor does he endorse any products pictured here.
before shirt before pants before shoes 1 before shoes 2 after jacket 2 after jacket 1 after shirt after pants after shoes 2 after shoes 1

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Style Director: Joseph DeAcetis; Photographer: Cameron R. Neilson; Fashion Assistant: Chanwong Kang
Photo on far left: Beck Diefenbach/Reuters; Photo at the top: Daniel Hurst/Getty Images; Shirt and Pocket Square, by Robert Tallbott; roberttalbott.com. Jacket, by Bellucci Napoli; belluccinapoli.com. Jeans, by 34 Heritage Jean; nordstrom.com. Belt, by Torino Leather Company; torinoleather.com. Watch, by Carl F. Bucherer; carlfbucherer.com. Shoes, by Johnston & Murphy; Johnstonmurphy.Com