Luigi Mangione Emerges Unlikely Influencer Inspiring 'Summer Trends' For Shoes And Vests, Fans Say 'New Fashion Wave...'

(MENAFN- Live Mint) The fashion influencer sphere in the United States has an unlikely entrant as accused Luigi Mangione 's court appearances continue to generate buzz beyond the legal circles.

Accused of shooting dead UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione (26) has been in police custody since being identified and arrested in relation to the murder based on a tip on December 9. He faces 11 counts in New York, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism. Luigi Mangione has pled not guilty to all charges.

A trial date has yet to be set in Luigi Mangione's hearing, but a Supreme Court judge on Friday refused to delay his hearing.

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Luigi Mangione's Courtroom Shoes - All the Rage!

Luigi Mangione made his latest public appearance for a hearing at the Manhattan Supreme Court in New York City on February 21 (Friday) and his dark green cable-knit sweater, khaki slacks and sock-less brown loafers outfit has since gone viral. Especially the loafers.

According to a report by WWD, Google searches for“Luigi Mangione loafers” skyrocketed by 1,400 per cent and“Luigi Mangione outfits” jumped around 350 per cent, in the 24 hours after his court appearance.

Further, the sock-less appearance meant that searches for "Luigi Mangione ankles” also spiked by 500 per cent, the WWD report added.

This is not the first time, when Luigi Mangione emerged for his first court date in December 2024, virtual searches for his maroon sweater saw a similar pattern, the report added. In fact, discussions over the oufit led to similar sweaters from Maison Margiela and Nordstrom selling out. While GenZ and tiktok fans debated over choices from Levi's, Monopoly, Peak Design, and Tommy Hilfiger, it added.

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