Travis Kelce’s stylist talks about dressing the athlete and more

Travis Kelce takes fashion seriously.

While the 34-year-old Kansas City Chiefs tight end recently made headlines for his bold and vibrant style choices while on the road with Taylor Swiftthe professional athlete has long been hailed as a style star.

“Travis has a clear vision for his personal aesthetic and certainly styles himself,” Danielle Salzedoexclusive head of strategy at A&A Management Group We weekly.

As for the process, Salzedo — who has helped Kelce put together outfits for game days and red carpet appearances — calls their work collaborative. “I know what he likes, and I find options for him with brands that we know are his vibe – while also looking for new ones yet to be discovered,” she explained.

Unlike some celebrities, Kelce is very involved in clothing selection and buys his own designer products rather than waiting for them to be shipped to him for free.

“He spends time buying online so he knows what’s out there and what’s new,” Salzedo said Us. “He spends a significant amount of time on various stores and designer sites, looking for new pieces and stores. He purchased pieces before we could even contact the brand to secure the items.

For Kelce, there are no boundaries when it comes to expressing himself through clothing. “He plays a lot with monochromatic sets, but also with oversized ones [looks],” said Salzedo. “He doesn’t shy away from mixing prints in unexpected ways.”

The NFL star’s closet is filled with pieces from Louis Vuitton, Fear of God, Christian Dior, Bottega Veneta, Tom Ford, Thom Browne, Marni and Kid Super.

After the Chiefs-Chicago Bears game on September 24, Kelce was spotted walking hand-in-hand with Swift, 33, while wearing an off-white denim jacket adorned with an abstract blue illustration, paired with matching pants from Kid Super. The ensemble quickly went viral, with Swifties comparing the colorway to Swift’s 1989 artwork (Taylor’s Version). The chatter surrounding the outing was so intense that the brand changed the item’s name from “Bedroom Painting Denim Jacket” to “1989 Bedroom Painting Denim Jacket.”

While the name change only further fueled speculation that the outfit was a shout-out to Swift, Salzedo shared Us that Kelce already had the Kid Super set ‘in his closet’.

“I love that the story is drawn by his appearance,” Salzedo continued before discussing a separate Swift style theory: Kelce’s curtain pants.

Last month, Kelce rocked a pair of brown crushed velvet pants that many thought resembled the bronze curtains seen in Swift’s October 2022 “Midnight Mayhem With Me” TikTok series.

“They are playful, well-groomed and fun, which Travis always does so well,” Salzedo said Usand added, “I don’t have the answer to the [curtain theory]. However, when people connect authentically, they have serendipitous coincidences.”

Besides always blessing Us Kelce wants to make a name for himself behind the scenes with fashion statements.

Salzedo said Us that Kelce is the “first NFL player to ever design an official collaboration for local club merchandise,” and that his brand Tru Kolors and the Chiefs are gearing up to release a joint collection “before the holidays.”

Although his career in fashion has only just begun, Kelce has already made an impact on the industry. As an athlete with a passion for style, getting dressed can be a challenge because brands don’t offer sizes that fit men of his ‘large stature’.

“His dress shoe size is 15,” Salzedo said Us. “Those red carpet moments take a bit of planning and purchasing. Fortunately, many designers are now realizing that the tunnel moments with the athletes are major fashion phases and are starting to target larger athletes.”

She added, “I’m sure you’ll soon see a collaboration with a major fashion brand and Travis Kelce, which will highlight his dynamic taste. … More to come.”