Travis Kelce’s Tru Kolors x American Eagle Collab: Best Pieces to Buy

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Travis Kelce is getting ready for fall alongside American Eagle.

The football star and his lifestyle brand, Tru Kolors, joined forces with the retailer to launch a limited-edition collaboration made to merge sports and culture. Kelce even tapped his fellow athletes to model the pieces. Anna Frey, Azzi Fudd, Drew Allar, Jeremiah Smith, Kiyan Anthony and Suni Lee posed in the fall-centric styles from the line, in everything from inspirational graphic tees and cozy outerwear to rugged plaid overshirts and stylish vests.

The collection is separated into two parts, one which launched on Aug. 27, and the other set to drop on Sept. 24. There are about 90 pieces in total to choose from, centered around unisex elevated basics ranging in price from $14.95 and $179.95. The first half of the collection can be shopped on American Eagle’s website.

“I’ve had to keep my excitement about this collab under wraps for nearly a year. It was an awesome opportunity to team up with an established brand where both sides were excited to truly collaborate on every decision in the design and creative process that brought the AE x TK collection to life,” said Kelce in a statement. “I started Tru Kolors in 2019 on the foundation of showing up authentically and having fun with style, and we wanted this collab to reflect that same energy. I want everyone to feel like there is something for them in the collection, something they can feel good in and make their own. I’m excited for it to finally be out in the world.”

We’re helping you take the guesswork out of shopping the collaboration by sharing some of our favorite pieces. We break down sizing, price, materials and styling options — everything you should consider before adding a piece to your cart. Keep reading to shop the collection.

Simple, comfortable and full-on inspiration. AE x Tru Kolors Manifest Your Mindset Graphic T-Shirt in Burgundy is a stylish and simplistic option, an elevated basic we can get behind. Retailing for $39.95, the style comes in sizes XS to XXL and features a boxy fit and contrasting white graphics on the front and back reading “Manifest Your Mindset.” Words to live by. The burgundy hue is perfect for fall. It’s slightly moody and muted, while the graphics offer the otherwise simplistic tee visual interest. Worn with baggy denim or cargo pants and your favorite kicks, we can see this T-shirt becoming your go-to.

Nothing screams fall like a flannel moment. AE x Tru Kolors Heavyweight Brushed Plaid Overshirt in Tan is a cozy offering retailing for $79.95, with sizing options ranging from XS to XXL. The piece is made of a textural, fuzzy brushed flannel and features button-up closures with “AE x Tru Kolors” detailing, along with a collared neckline and buttoned patch pockets at the chest. The workwear-inspired piece can be worn solo, but we’d recommend layering it over a graphic tee or crewneck for those particularly chilly fall days.

Another fool-proof layering piece that we can 100% get behind is the AE x Tru Kolors Reversible Quilted Vest in Olive retailing for $79.95. Sizing options range from XS to L. The silhouette is pure workwear excellence, equipped with ample front pockets, a zipper closure in a gilded hue and cobranded patches throughout. The vest is made of tactical olive green corduroy. The best feature? The vest is reversible, revealing a quilted camo-printed body on the other side, offering the wearer more styling possibilities. Speaking of, we’d likely style this piece over a crisp white tee with camo cargos and work boots. To keep warm, we’d switch that tee out with a hoodie.

Layering in the fall is a must — it’s basically the best part of cold weather fashion. This AE x Tru Kolors Wool-Blend Topcoat in Brown is one of those go-to layering pieces. The jacket retails for $149.95, and the size ranges from XS to XL. While it’s simple in construction, it comes with little touches that elevate the piece.

The coat is made of a deep brown, warm wool-blend fabric, and features a collared neck with contrast herringbone trim underneath, creating a peekaboo effect. The interior of the jacket features a welt pocket at the left chest for all your essentials. The front-facing pockets are great for nestling your hands inside on particularly frigid days. All in all, it’s safe to say that this jacket is sure to get you looking good while keeping you nice and toasty.

We’ve come to arguably our favorite part of this collection — the accessories. Up first, we’ve got the AE x Tru Kolors Camo Canvas Tote Bag in Camo Green for $79.95. This elevated tote perfectly matches the olive green pieces throughout the collection. The bag is made out of a sturdy cotton canvas and comes with durable webbing shoulder straps, along with exterior and interior zip pockets perfect for storing everything from your phone to a hefty laptop.

The AE x Tru Kolors Corduroy Baseball Hat is also a favorite of ours. Retailing for $34.95, the cap comes in two versatile colorways: cream with a mustard yellow visor, and burgundy with a contrasting blue visor. The cap features a six-panel construction and features a wide wale corduroy body accompanied by a genuine suede visor. To fit any head, the cap features an adjustable backstrap with brass hardware. To give the cap a branded moment, both styles feature an embroidered “TK” on the front.