In addition to his engagement to Taylor Swift and his storied NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs, Travis Kelce has added creative director to his résumé: American Eagle has launched “AE x Tru Kolors by Travis Kelce”, a limited-edition product collaboration with Tru Kolors—Kelce’s sportswear and lifestyle brand.
Over a year in the making, AE x Tru Kolors by Travis Kelce merges fashion, sports and culture—pairing the denim brand for Gen Z with one of the most recognizable faces in football and entertainment.
“I’ve had to keep my excitement about this collab under wraps for nearly a year. It was an awesome opportunity to team up with an established brand where both sides were excited to truly collaborate on every decision in the design and creative process that brought the ‘AE x TK’ collection to life,” said Travis Kelce. “I started Tru Kolors in 2019 on the foundation of showing up authentically and having fun with style, and we wanted this collab to reflect that same energy. I want everyone to feel like there is something for them in the collection, something they can feel good in and make their own. I’m excited for it to finally be out in the world.”
As Creative Director, Kelce was involved in every step of the process alongside the AE team. Reflecting the way he lives–full of intention and true to his core philosophy of ‘live to play,’ Kelce took a hands-on approach from design inspiration to fabric, colour palette, sample selection, silhouette refinement and graphic creation. Every detail and product in this collection underscores AE and Kelce’s shared passion for creating pieces that exude confidence while feeling personal, purposeful and versatile.
“American Eagle and Travis Kelce were destined to collaborate. An iconic brand teaming up with one of the greatest athletes of our generation: that’s what I call a win,” said Jennifer Foyle, President and Executive Creative Director – American Eagle Outfitters. “AE and Tru Kolors are rooted in optimism, self expression and confidence–and we share a passion for empowering everyone to feel like their true self when wearing our products. Travis’ infectious energy and dedication to every aspect of the collaboration brought a refreshing spirit to the team, inspiring us to explore bespoke fabrics and fits to showcase this collection through his distinct style and perspective.”
Admired for inspiring others through their ability to dream and live life to play, Kelce tapped friends and fellow athletes, including rising tennis star Anna Frey, elite basketball guard Azzi Fudd, quarterback Drew Allar, the nation’s No. 1 wide receiver recruit Jeremiah Smith, top basketball prospect Kiyan Anthony, and gold medalist and world-class gymnast Suni Lee, to star in the campaign. They each bring their true selves to everything they do and embody the ‘live to play’ mindset.
Launching in two drops , the collection features more than 90 pieces priced between $14.95 and $179.95. Products evoke Travis’ unique style, delivering an elevated take on everyday essentials and transforming classic silhouettes into bold statements of confidence and individuality. The AE x Tru Kolors by Travis Kelce campaign will debut to consumers across the globe through a rollout of high impact placements across all social platforms, OOH including the Chiefs hometown of Kansas City, a partnership with top NFL news podcast, The Ringer, cTV ads featuring the campaign and takeovers within fantasy sports content.
About American Eagle
Since 1977, American Eagle has offered an assortment of specialty apparel and accessories for everyone that enables self-expression and empowers our customers to celebrate their individuality. Through the brand platform Live Your Life, AE encourages today’s digital generation to enjoy the world around them through optimism, culture and connection with themselves and others, all while wearing the clothes that make them most confident. The brand has broadened its leadership in jeans by producing innovative fabric with options for all styles and fits for all. Visit www.ae.com to find your perfect pair of #AEJeans.
About American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer with a portfolio of beloved apparel brands including American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed. Rooted in optimism, inclusivity and authenticity, AEO’s brands empower every customer to celebrate their unique personal style by offering casual, comfortable, timeless outfitting and high-quality products that are made to last. AEO Inc. operates stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with merchandise available in more than 30 countries through a global network of license partners. Additionally, the company operates a robust e-commerce business across its brands. For more information, visit aeo-inc.com.
Jasmeen Dugal is Associate Editor at FashionABC, contributing her insights on fashion, technology, and sustainability. She brings with herself more than two decades of editorial experience, working for national newspapers and luxury magazines in India.
Jasmeen Dugal has worked with exchange4media as a senior writer contributing articles on the country’s advertising and marketing movements, and then with Condenast India as Net Editor where she helmed Vogue India’s official website in terms of design, layout and daily content. Besides this, she is also an entrepreneur running her own luxury portal, Explosivefashion, which highlights the latest in luxury fashion and hospitality.
