The man, the myth, the legend – Alex Rodriguez continues to impress baseball fans even 7 years after his retirement. The former slugger was an icon in pinstripes and a phenomenon right from the start. Everyone wanted a piece of him, but he wasn’t easily available. After a brief stint with the Seattle Mariners, the former shortstop signed the richest contract in baseball history at the time with the Texas Rangers. Then, after four years with the Yankees, Rodriguez broke his own record for another lucrative contract in 2007.

With that huge salary, A-Rod established a reputation as a man of expensive tastes. This included his sense of fashion, which is a point of focus for audiences regarding anyone in the spotlight. As such, the former Yankee became known for his style and what he wore when not in uniform. Today, after a successful twenty-two-season career, Rodriguez is a man of fashion and has impeccable taste.

Alex Rodriguez lists the Armani and the Jordan Brand among his favorites

If one were to look at A-Rod’s looks off the field at the beginning of his career, his outfits usually bore the Giorgio Armani label. He became associated with pinstripes on crisp suits as well, which was presumably a homage to his Yankees uniform.

Additionally, the NBA legend Michael Jordan also inspired the ex-slugger, so it was only natural that his brand attracted Rodriguez as well. Talking about how his sense of style has evolved over the years, the retired athlete recently discussed his favorite brands.

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“I love Jordan Brand, and back in the day I really enjoyed how Giorgio Armani fit. Pat Riley was somebody who was a trendsetter back in the 80s with the Showtime Lakers and I always liked the way he dressed as well,” A-Rod told ONE37pm. The point of discussion was how his sense of fashion has been affected after becoming an analyst for FOX Sports.

A-Rod’s sense of fashion improved over the years because of another person

Throughout the years, Rodriguez has been romantically linked to a number of high-profile women. One of his famous girlfriends includes singer and actress Jennifer Lopez, whom he dated from 2017 to 2022. Other than her incredible voice, J-Lo is famous for her flawless looks, including her outfits.

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And she clearly rubbed off on A-Rod because, according to style experts, his dressing sense improved after the couple started dating. GQ magazine even did an article in 2017 titled “A-Rod Is Dressing Better Than Ever—and It’s All J.Lo’s Fault”.

And clearly, her influence continues even today!