Bill Nye “The Science Guy” made a stylish return to New York Fashion Week, participating in the 9th Annual Blue Jacket Runway Show on February 4th, 2025. The 69-year-old scientist and TV personality sported a unique Thom Browne ensemble, featuring a navy blue bomber jacket adorned with Greek gods and goddesses, paired with black shorts, crew socks, and dress shoes. He added a touch of cool with dark sunglasses during his walk, concluding with a playful salute and wave to the enthusiastic audience.
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This wasn’t Nye’s first foray into the fashion world. He previously walked in the Blue Jacket Runway Show in 2017 and again in 2020. His 2020 appearance became a viral sensation when he danced to Lizzo’s “Juice” while wearing a Nicholas Graham tuxedo with a floral brocade blue jacket. This year, he shared the runway with notable figures like Mario Cantone and Don Lemon.
Nye’s 2020 runway performance garnered significant attention on social media, with fans praising his enthusiasm and personality. Comments ranged from “Bill Nye is proof that deep down science is still cool,” to “Bill Nye the science guy? Nah, bill nye the fly guy.” Others described his walk as “so pure” and celebrated him “living his best life.”
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The Blue Jacket Fashion Show, organized by the nonprofit Zero Cancer, raises funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation to support research for a cure. Founded in 2016 by fashion designer Frederick Anderson and Laura Miller, the event expanded to the West Coast in 2024, kicking off Los Angeles Fashion Week.
Nye’s participation in the event reflects his personal connection to the cause. In a 2020 interview, he shared, “My dad had prostate cancer… and you know you can test for this prostate hormone. So I think that we are, and by ‘we’ I mean researchers, are close to solving this problem and so to support this cause is cool.” The Blue Jacket Fashion Show continues to combine fashion and philanthropy to raise awareness and funds for a critical health issue.
