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NFL embraces fashion as league seeks new audiences
The NFL uses players' fashion partnerships and pregame events to attract female and global fans, with 125 million Americans watching last year's Super Bowl, league officials said.
- A VIP fashion show Saturday ahead of the Patriots–Seahawks Super Bowl drew league boss Roger Goodell and star players including Christian McCaffrey and Amon‑Ra St Brown, marking a high-profile league event.
- The NFL is targeting female and international supporters to broaden beyond a saturated, male‑heavy core fan base, with league and players saying fashion helps connect with European and Asian markets.
- The NFL marketing operation showcases players through behind-the-scenes documentaries and social clips, and clubs post footage of players in designer outfits and at events like an Abercrombie & Fitch fashion event, as the league aims to attract female and international fans.
- The NFL is treating player style as both brand and revenue opportunity, viewing high-end designers as beneficial to commercial partnerships while players say couture experiments boost confidence and ease pregame nerves.
- The style push positions the NFL to broaden reach while preserving on‑field focus, as walk‑out and entrance outfits reportedly attract a global audience but players stress focus returns at game time.
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