US' American Eagle teams with Travis Kelce on bold new collaboration

“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 and his team were 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, color 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.

Collection Highlights

Launching in two drops on August 27 and September 24, 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. Favorites include:

• Heavyweight, vintage-inspired tees
• Reimagined varsity jackets, cricket sweaters, rugby polos and utility cargos
• Soft chenille pieces and cashmere sets
• Bespoke Graphics reflective of the world of AE x Tru Kolors by Travis Kelce

The AE x Tru Kolors by Travis Kelce campaign will debut to consumers across the globe through an impressive 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, extensive cTV ads featuring the campaign and takeovers within fantasy sports content.

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ALCHEMPro News Desk (RM)