Football season is officially here, and that means it’s time to stock up for tailgates, get ready for game days at home, and best of all, invest in some new football merch.
Ahead of the new football season, the NFL partnered with Abercrombie & Fitch, naming the retailer as its first official NFL Fashion Partner — with a brand-new apparel collection to match. The collection, which includes officially-licensed sweaters, hoodies, T-shirts and more, features gear from teams across the league, and is available online at Abercrombie.com and in select Abercrombie stores.
The NFL doesn’t always allow the licensing of its logos by other brands, however this collection is officially licensed and approved by the league (you can find out more about what that means below).
Below, you can check out a few of my favorite picks from the collection, and find out everything you need to know about the launch before game day kicks off.
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Abercrombie & Fitch NFL Collection
This bomber jacket is perfect stadium wear for your next game — it has a varsity-inspired contrast design and is made from soft faux wool and vegan leather, according to the brand. It has embroidered logo details in multiple places, including the chest and arms, and has a fold-down collar, side pockets, and a banded waistband and cuffs. To clean this jacket, the brand recommends spot cleaning as needed.
This crewneck is the ideal length for pairing with leggings or jeans — it has a slightly oversized fit that puts the hem just below your hips, according to the brand. You can wear your team’s logo front and centre on the sweater, along with a banded neckline, hem and cuffs to match, according to the brand. The relaxed fit leaves room for an airy feel, while the cotton-blend fabric also keeps you cozy.
This tee has a classic, short-sleeve design with a vintage, oversized fit, according to Abercrombie. It’s made from 100% cotton with a stylishly faded coloring, and has a bold, 90’s-inspired graphic design featuring your team’s logo and name on the front. You can machine wash it on a cold cycle and tumble dry it on a low setting for best results, according to the brand.
Personally, I’m a big fan of any top that allows me to go comfortably bra-free, which is why this cami immediately caught my eye. It has a slim fit and is made from a soft and seamless cotton-blend fabric, according to the brand. The top has a scoop neckline and a logo detail on the chest, along with removable pads for added coverage and support.
This comfortable hoodie is made from a cotton-poly blend and has an oversized fit, according to the brand. The team’s logo is on the front and back, and the sweater has a front pouch pocket for your phone, keys, or even your hands on colder tailgate days. It also has a banded hem and cuffs, and is available in regular and tall lengths, according to the brand.
This slim-fitting tee is made from 100% cotton and stops right above the hips, according to Abercrombie. It has a simple, minimalistic design that makes it a great staple option for football season — it has a crew neckline, and only has a small team graphic on the chest.
This sweatshirt is the ideal balance between a zip-down hoodie and a crew neck, since its mockneck design still covers your neck but offer airiness and breathability via the half-zip detail. The hem and cuffs are banded to match the chest and sleeve logos of your chosen team, and the fabric is made from a soft, cozy cotton-blend, according to the brand.
This cardigan is a chic twist on the traditional football sweater. It includes, of course, your football team’s logo on the front and back, and is made from a soft, stretchy viscose, polyester and nylon blend that’ll keep you warm on chilly game days. It also has a full front zipper, and matching trim at the neckline, hem and cuffs.
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Frequently asked questions
The collection being officially licensed means that all logos and graphics included in the line are done so with the full legal permission of the NFL, and the brand (Abercrombie) has gone through a licensing process to become an authorized manufacturer. This means that all merchandise in this collection is officially approved by the league.
The collection includes apparel from all 32 teams in the National Football League.
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