The best Travis Kelce fashion moments that show his unique sense of style
Taylor Swift may be the bigger star but let’s accept it; Travis Kelce is the fashionable one in this power couple. When the NFL star is not in his trademark red uniform, he’s using airport tarmacs and team meetings as his personal runway space, arriving in deliciously styled outfits that dare to push the boundaries of men’s dressing. Gaining popularity for his unique sense of fashion, Travis Kelce is undoubtedly scoring major style points both on and off the gridiron.
“I think it’s a little bit more of a red carpet on the week-to-week and regular-season games in the NFL,” he said in an interview with Complex, explaining the rise of NFL style in comparison to that of the NBA. “Without a doubt, I think the football world is starting to kind of come around to being that fashion-forward mentality.” Self-awareness and confidence are all a part of this “red carpet” game and Kelce understands that, styling outfits that uniquely combine pieces from both international labels and home-grown brands. Industry heavyweights like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Amiri, and Vetements are afforded equal wardrobe space alongside newer players like J. Logan Home, KidSuper Studios, and The Elder Statesman.
His eclectic and often flamboyant sense of style is a direct reflection of his distinctive personality considering Kelce prefers to work without the conventional celebrity stylist. When it comes to the pieces he selects, there’s a variety you cannot deny. From the classic tuxedo to that hipster 90’s jacket, there’s space for everyone when it comes to Kelce. He’s even sported crushed velvet pants that Swifties believed were strikingly similar to the curtains seen in the background of the singer’s Midnights Mayhem With Me TikTok series. Not to mention, his sneaker closet consists of over 300 pairs, just so he can always have his outfit on point. Now, that’s dedication!
Becoming one of the most stylish men in the world of sports while also emerging as Taylor Swift’s most fashion-forward boyfriend is no easy feat. Let’s take a look at the outfits of Travis Kelce that have earned him the title.
Travis Kelce’s best fashion moments
1. Cool colours and quirky prints
At the 2023 Revolve Festival during Coachella, Travis walked in wearing a flamingo cabana shirt from J. Logan Home and matched it with a pair of plain tan shorts. His pastel-coded Nike dunks added the right amount of colour while his shades kept him looking every bit the celebrity he is. “My jaw hit the floor to be honest,” Logan Horne, creative director of J. Logan Home told PopSugar, on seeing Kelce wear his designs. “Since I founded J. Logan Home in 2020, it has been my goal to make it on a star athlete during their now iconic ‘tunnel shots.”
2. The right slogan
Arriving at the Chief’s game late last year in October, the Kansas Chief’s tight-end packed in the swag with his slogan tee. The Vetements piece, which read “I’m not doing shit today”, was casually styled with a pair of pinstripe trousers and bright green Jordan sneakers. The “Wayne’s World” hat he wore has also been spotted on him a few times.
3. The mob aesthetic
Swifties were convinced that this Travis Kelce fashion moment was actually a masterclass in giving signs and dropping hints. Despite comparisons to the singer’s velvet curtains, the NFL star stood by his cozy trousers. In response to a commenter asking if he was wearing velvet, he wrote, “No idea but they’re as comfy as they look!!” with a fire emoji to top it off. The athlete made the plush fabric look cool with a loose white button-down, Nike kicks, his signature Louis Vuitton bag, and aviator sunglasses.
4. A 1989 reference
Showing women all around the world that “if he wanted to, he would,” Travis left the Chiefs game in September 2023 hand-in-hand with Taylor in a KidSuper 1989-inspired suit. Swifties were absolutely obsessed with the reference. He paired the set with a plain white tee, all-white Chuck Taylors, a couple of silver chains and bracelets, and a pair of sunglasses that certifiably added a spring to his step.
5. Investment pieces
Taking the stage for his now-viral Kelce Jam in April 2023, Travis wore a set that clearly establishes his penchant for fashion — an all-denim ensemble from the Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama capsule collection, featuring the artist’s signature polka dots. He even rocked the matching bucket hat! On his wrist was the Rolex Day-Date 228206 in platinum while his on-stage shenanigans were supported by a pair of comfy white Nike sneakers.
6. SNL night
Kelce hosted Saturday Night Live for the first time in March 2023, wearing a standout, deconstructed suit for the occasion. His double-breasted Dior set came with a unique, sleeve-style interior scarf that peered out from below his jacket hemline. His appearance on the show was so popular that the ensemble was put on display in the Chiefs Hall of Honor at Arrowhead Stadium.
7. That’s Ken-ough
If there’s one thing Travis Kelce can do with his outfits, it’s carry them with unmatched confidence. Take a look at this tie-dyed cashmere cardigan from celeb fave The Elder Statesman, which Kelce styled with matching Givenchy jeans. The white vest did its job of adding a fitted form to his otherwise oversized look, while his sneakers were colour-coded to coordinate.
8. Another day, another print
Can we just talk about how ⛽️ This @KidSuper jacket is?!? Travis Kelce was dressin’. A thread ‼️ pic.twitter.com/fMWyiKC7tb
— ok (@MikeyNooodz) January 18, 2022
One of Travis Kelce’s most memorable fashion moments comes in this faux fur jacket, which he paired with striped denims, a white tank top, and a red beanie. The coat made its presence felt as the NFL star spoke to the press wearing it, immediately summoning viewers to search for its origin. The coat, which sells for USD 600, is designed by KidSuper, the New York-based fashion designer named Colm Dillane. Nicknamed “Fell In Love With a Dancer,” the jacket is meant to give its wearer a feel of invincibility. “I want it to be a cape. If you have a cape and you’re walking out, people assume you can fly,” Dillane told Fox News.
9. It’s giving experimental
Kelce arrived at a September 2023 game wearing a scarf-inspired J. Logan Home shirt, Amiri pants, and Alessandro Vasini boots, topped off with his favorite Intrecciato Bottega Veneta duffle bag. With his Apple Airpods playing the background track of his strut and his ombre shades shielding him from the sun, Travis Kelce looked every bit the globetrotting fashion boyfriend that Tay Tay (and the rest of us!) dream of.
10. Let’s try some leather
Get a man who can pull off leather pants and still look sexy while doing it! Which for Kelce, seems to be his second job. The 34-year-old opted for an edgy Amiri ensemble for a January 2024 game, pairing his checkered faux fur jacket with black leather cargo pants. With his shades in place and his black sneakers on, Travis put his critics in checkmate with this fit.
11. Suited and booted
Even when it’s a day for monotones, Travis always brings a degree of uniqueness to the table. Spotted returning to his hotel in New Jersey, Kelce’s classic formals took the form of this edgy plaid suit by menswear designer Lu’u Dan. He wore a simple white T-shirt underneath, finishing the look with the same Wayne’s World hat he had worn previously and one of his many Louis Vuitton bags.
12. Big night and big vibes
Killa Trav ready to shine. pic.twitter.com/cDod5e7zZU
— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) February 11, 2024
When Travis Kelce reached Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on the night of the Super Bowl LVIII, he knew all eyes were on him. He had to go big, especially with the kind of attention curve he was on. A fashion-loving athlete like Kelce would never resist pulling out the big guns, and he did so with a custom Amiri set, the L.A.-based label that has become the go-to for cool guys all over the world. The high-shine, high-octane boucle jacket-and-trouser set from the brand’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection was the right pick, maxing out on the sequins for a night in the limelight.. Kelce’s boxy, cropped, camp-collar jacket and big, baggy pants were paired with suede boots, silver chains, and his favourite LV duffle — a look that proved just how seriously he’s taking his newfound popularity.
(Main Image: Chiefs and KidSuper/Instagram; Featured Image: Chefs/Instagram)
The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
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