NFL launches apparel and accessories collaboration with H&M
Apparel&Accessories
The National Football League (NFL) has announced a new collaboration with global fashion retailer H&M to launch menâs, womenâs and childrenâs NFL-branded apparel and accessories, in a deal brokered by IMG
The products will be sold in more than 20 countries outside of the U.S, including the UK, China, Japan, Colombia, Germany, India, Mexico, South Korea and the Middle East. The first capsule collection of menâs jackets, tops and loungewear is available in stores and online now, with womenâs, childrenâs and accessories lines to follow next season.
The collaboration reflects demand from growing legions of international NFL fans in recent years with regular season games in London and Mexico, and its annual Super Bowl event now watched in more than 180 countries and nearly 25 languages.
âBy partnering with H&M, we are able to reach fans in markets across the world with a diverse selection of apparel and accessories for men, women and children,â said Akash Jain, NFL Vice President of Commercial Development. âNFL fanbases are growing throughout countries in every corner of the world and we want to continually meet our fans needs for fashionable apparel and fuel their fandom for years to come.â
Matthew Primack, Senior Vice President, IMG, added: âWe are delighted to be bringing one of the most popular sports leagues together with one of the worldâs favourite fast fashion retailers. The NFLâs international appeal as a lifestyle and fashion brand continues to grow rapidly. With its reputation for creative collaborations and thousands of stores around the world, H&M is the perfect partner to provide an accessible and stylish collection of NFL apparel and accessories that will be sought after by football fans and fashionistas.â
The first collection is available now in H&M stores and online, with apparel prices ranging from $14.99 to $29.99.
