Renowned chess player Magnus Carlsen has decided to turn a fashion controversy into a charitable opportunity. The top-ranked Norwegian chess grandmaster recently announced that he is auctioning off the infamous pair of Italian luxury brand jeans that sparked a dress code dispute at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships held in New York last December.
Carlsen made headlines when he chose to wear the contentious denim to the tournament, leading to a clash with the event's dress code regulations. Despite facing a $200 fine and the option to change his pants, Carlsen opted to withdraw from the competition. Following the incident, the tournament organizers agreed to relax the dress code rules.
