Off Season Debuts as a Luxury Fashion Brand
Debra John — January 13, 2025 — Lifestyle
References: offseasonbrand & prnewswire
Off Season, a newly launched luxury fashion brand, has been introduced by Emma Grede, the National Football League (NFL), Kristin Juszczyk, and Fanatics. The brand aims to merge football, sports, and fashion, with its debut collection which features "unisex puffer jackets inspired by iconic NFL teams, with the brand granted the official use of NFL players' names and numbers through a license with the NFL Players Association." Moreover, as part of the collection, Off Season will highlight various NFL stars.
The debut collection represents five NFL teams: the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. It includes "puffer vests, jackets, and long coats designed with Juszczyk’s signature spliced style." Overall, Fanatics' partnership with Off Season, the NFL, and the NFLPA reflects a focus on delivering modern and fashionable merchandise for sports fans.
Image Credit: Off Season
The debut collection represents five NFL teams: the San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions, and Buffalo Bills. It includes "puffer vests, jackets, and long coats designed with Juszczyk’s signature spliced style." Overall, Fanatics' partnership with Off Season, the NFL, and the NFLPA reflects a focus on delivering modern and fashionable merchandise for sports fans.
Image Credit: Off Season
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