Athletes are already role models, tastemakers, and fashion plates—so why not give them a hand in design as well? At least, that’s the reasoning with the handful of sports icons who have designed their own collections and collaborations, allowing them to lend the same savvy to making clothes as they do in wearing them. Here are some notable moments in the history of athletes as artisans.
A Brief History of Athletes as Creative Directors
Here are some notable moments in the history of athletes as artisans.
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