Travis Kelce is having quite a year. In 2023, the Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end hosted “Saturday Night Live,” won the Super Bowl LVII and launched his own music festival, Kelce Jam. On Sunday, Kelce also saw his name trend online after Taylor Swift accepted his public invitation to watch the Chiefs play against the Chicago Bears.
In his early years, the NFL star played football for the University of Cincinnati, but his career was not without its challenges. In his junior year, Kelce was suspended for the entire season due to a violation of team rules. This setback forced him to re-evaluate his priorities and focus on his game. After his suspension, Kelce returned to the team with a renewed sense of determination. His hard work paid off, and he was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
Over the next few years, Kelce’s style and career continued to evolve. He became one of the most dominant tight ends in the league, with a unique combination of speed, agility and strength. In 2020, he helped lead the Chiefs to their second consecutive Super Bowl appearance. He had a career-best season, with 105 receptions for 1,416 yards and 11 touchdowns.
When it comes to fashion, Kelce started his red carpet journey in streetwear-inspired outfits, opting for more relaxed looks and tons of skinny jeans. In 2023, the athlete has been seen in more tailored silhouettes and high-luxury brands.
2016
In 2016, Kelce’s style featured trendy streetwear pieces, such as his plaid shirt over a long white T-shirt and acid-washed skinny jeans.
2018
At the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards in 2018, Kelce was still loyal to his casual style. He posed on the red carpet, accompanied by Kayla Nicole, in distressed denim and Air Jordan sneakers.
2020
During his first appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” in 2020, the athlete started experimenting with different silhouettes and patterns. He wore plaid gray trousers with a striped button-down and a classic brown jacket.
2022
Updating his red carpet style, Kelce showed up at the 2022 ESPYS ceremony in a sky blue single-breasted suit from Alexander McQueen paired with a white button-down, which featured a whimsical print.
2023
To host “Saturday Night Live” in March, Kelce chose a pink Dior suit, crafted in 100 percent pink wool twill. The jacket featured a removable scarf and was finished with a Christian Dior Couture woven label.
