NEW DELHI: San Francisco 49ers All-Pro fullback
Kyle Juszczyk
found himself sharing the spotlight with his wife, Kristin, as pop sensation
Taylor Swift
donned a custom-designed winter coat created by Kristin at a playoff game in chilly Kansas City on Saturday night.
The eye-catching puffy winter coat, resembling the jersey of Chiefs tight end
Travis Kelce
, captured attention not just for its unique design but for being worn by one of the world's most recognizable celebrities.
Swift, a dedicated Chiefs fan, sported the bespoke creation at the game, leading to a surge of interest in
Kristin Juszczyk
's designs.
Speaking about the unexpected celebrity endorsement, Kyle Juszczyk expressed his happiness and appreciation for his wife's hard work and dedication to her craft.
“Just happiness. Just appreciation. Just so stoked for her because I know how hard she’s worked, how hard she grinded. To see Taylor wearing it and it looked incredible. It was just awesome. We were just so happy in our house,” said Juszczyk.
Kristin Juszczyk has been crafting custom designs for several years, initially starting with Halloween costumes before expanding into outfits worn by her husband during games. Her creations have also been embraced by other 49ers players, including receiver
Deebo Samuel
, along with notable figures like Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and
Brittany Mahomes
, wife of Chiefs quarterback
Patrick Mahomes
.
The buzz around Kristin's designs reached new heights when Taylor Swift, known for her discerning taste in fashion, showcased the Travis Kelce-inspired jacket at the playoff game. The attention has turned Kristin Juszczyk into a mini-celebrity, drawing interest from diverse outlets, including Vogue Magazine and ESPN football insider
Adam Schefter
.
“Honestly one of the cooler things of this was it merged two different worlds: The football world was interested in it, the fashion world, the Swifties. All that and they all came together,” Juszczyk remarked, reflecting on the unexpected convergence of sports, fashion, and pop culture.
(With AP inputs)
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