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Travis Kelce Unveils American Eagle x Tru Kolors Line Within a Day of Engagement Reveal

American Eagle is betting Kelce’s creative touch and an athlete-fronted rollout will energize Gen Z shoppers.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in Kansas City, Mo., on Jan. 26.
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Overview

  • The first drop went live Aug. 27 with a second release set for Sept. 24, spanning 90-plus pieces priced from $14.95 to $179.95.
  • Kelce served as creative director on the project, and the campaign features Azzi Fudd, Jeremiah Smith, Drew Allar, Suni Lee, Kiyan Anthony and Anna Frey.
  • The push includes global social, out-of-home placements in Kansas City, a partnership with The Ringer, and connected TV advertising.
  • Meta data shows the couple’s engagement post set an Instagram repost record, underscoring the scale of attention around the news.
  • Shares of American Eagle rose nearly 9% after the launch and Signet Jewelers gained about 6%, as social media buzz fueled speculation about coordinated timing.