As Vogue reports, designer Thom Browne decided to mark the beginning of a year-long Artist-In-Residence position at the university, and to announce the launch of the latest iteration of Thom Browne Football. A tradition since 2014, the collection is usually modeled by a mix of models, actors and industry insiders.
It should be no secret that Thom Browne loves sports. His collections have centered around everything from ice skating to golf, and he imagined his spring 2021 show as an opening ceremony for the “2132 Lunar Games.” But there are two sports that seem closest to his heart. The first is swimming; Browne was a swimmer in his youth, and spent his college years competing on the swim team at the University of Notre Dame. The second would be football; the designer grew up playing the sport with his family every Thanksgiving.
This year, Browne brought his Thanksgiving football tradition to his alma mater, the University of Notre Dame. Held on the south quad of UND, the match between teams grey and navy celebrates the family traditions and collegiate culture that remain central to his creative direction.
This year, Notre Dame students take on the roles of players, spectators, and cheerleaders. in grey, white, and khaki, the 2022 football capsule collection fuses classic varsity elements with modern Americana. brand icons including the bal collar coat, sack jacket, and pleated skirt meet striped rugby polos, high-top canvas sneakers, and backstrap shorts. the brand’s signature outerwear is front a center combining time-honored shapes like the raglan sleeve with iconic details like the 4-bar stripe. cashmere knits, long johns, a down-filled parka, and cozy muff nod to the autumnal season of the sport. as onlookers, the children and dogs have outerwear to match.
The collection is available to shop now at ThomBrowne.com.
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