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American Eagle Launches Travis Kelce ‘AE x Tru Kolors’ Collection After Engagement Reveal

The retailer casts the long-planned tie-up as a brand reset following a turbulent summer.

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Overview

  • The first drop goes live August 27 with a second slated for September 24, featuring a 90-plus piece lineup priced from $14.95 to $179.95.
  • American Eagle credits Kelce as the collection’s creative director, saying he oversaw design decisions and sample selection.
  • The campaign spotlights rising athletes including quarterback Drew Allar, Olympic gymnast Suni Lee and college basketball player Azzi Fudd.
  • The company says the collaboration was in development for more than a year, as the launch arrives on the heels of Kelce’s engagement announcement that drew tens of millions of Instagram likes and brand reactions.
  • The rollout follows backlash to the Sydney Sweeney ‘Great Jeans’ ads and comes as American Eagle works to reengage consumers after reporting a $68 million adjusted operating loss in Q1 2025.