"From Gridiron to Glamour: Meet the NFL's First Fashion Wizard Redefining Style on the Field"

Imagine growing up without a passion for sports, yet finding yourself at the epicenter of the National Football League (N.F.L.), not as a player but as a fashion wizard! Meet Kyle Smith, the man who turned the N.F.L. inside out with his fabulous eye for style.

As the league's first-ever fashion editor, Smith has been tasked with using the magic of fashion and style to expand the N.F.L.'s audience through various media platforms. Forget touchdowns; it's all about those sartorial wins now! He’s already got athletes strutting in style at major events like men’s fashion week, crafting juicy content for fashion giants like GQ and Vogue.

Super Bowl Sunday is about to get a stylish upgrade with Smith on the fashion frontline, covering the hottest looks on the red carpet during Tubi's broadcast. When not globe-trotting, this Los Angeles-based fashionista hangs out at the N.F.L. headquarters next to the splendid SoFi Stadium, plotting the next big fashion reveal.

Smith didn't come from the world of touchdowns and tackles. Growing up, he was more into Vogue's September Issue than sporting events. His journey took a twist with gigs at wardrobe gigs and a passion for transforming athletes into style icons. Now, he's the fashion consultant every player wants, including the dazzling Joe Burrow, whom he styles with meticulous attention.

Kyle clinched his spot in the league not by scoring goals but by scoring fashion wins, such as bringing Burrow and other athletes to the high-profile Vogue World show in Paris. His efforts don't just turn heads; they redefine the very identity of athletes, giving them a platform to express personal style beyond the uniform.

The N.F.L. isn’t the only sports league eyeing fashion, but so far, it's the only one to crown someone with "fashion" in the title, thanks to visionaries like Ian Trombetta backing Smith's quest.

Witness the spectacle: Cleveland Browns players, once hidden behind helmets, now parade down Paris Fashion Week runways in outfits that scream individuality, curated by none other than Smith himself. From introducing them to designer KidSuper in Paris to helping Marquez Valdes-Scantling debut at fashion week, Smith is the link between the gridiron and the runway.

Through his efforts, Kyle Smith has shown that football and fashion make a power couple. His journey didn't start in the end zone; it started with an open mind and audacious dreams. Now, he’s changing the narrative, one stylish touch at a time, transforming how we see football players—not just as athletes but as icons of style and culture.

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