Travis Kelce has made a habit of showing up in the spotlight, but his latest appearance comes with a four-legged co-star. The Chiefs tight end and his dog are part of Tommy Hilfiger’s Fall 2026 campaign, “ Prep Made Current,” with the shoot taking place at the Plaza Hotel in New York.
The campaign, according to a news release from PVH Corp., also includes actress Gigi Hadid, basketball player Carmelo Anthony, South Korean singers Jisoo and Peggy Gou, and tennis star Frances Tiafoe. Hilfiger described the group as a celebration of “everything I love about the city - its optimism, charisma and endless sense of possibility.”
Kelce, who is entering his 14th season with the Chiefs, was labeled in the release a “global icon at the intersection of sport, style and entertainment.” In his own comments, he leaned into the New York setting and the energy of the shoot.
“Tommy brought us into his world at The Plaza for this, and it doesn’t get more classic New York than that,” Kelce said in the news release. “There’s a magic to this city, and I love that you never know who or what’s around the corner. We had a blast tapping into that unique energy with a cast who truly embody the vibes that make this city so special.”
The dog drew plenty of attention, too. The pup is believed to be a Samoyed named Wendy, after a character in “The Sandlot,” and Kelce told Vogue that bringing her along made perfect sense.
“We figured, why not her? She crushed it, and actually really fit into that Tommy aesthetic, too,” Kelce said. “Those are some of my favorite shots.”
He also said simply, “She lights up my day.”
In the same Vogue interview, Kelce talked about fashion and praised Taylor Swift’s style.
“I love that Tay’s always authentically herself with every look,” Kelce told Vogue. “Whether we’re hanging with some friends or just us two on a fun night out for dinner, she’s always effortless, elegant, and beautiful. She’s not afraid of unique patterns or bold colors, and she’s just timeless and classy in everything she steps out in.”
For now, the campaign gives fans Kelce and his dog. A Kelce-Swift fashion shoot remains the one they’ll keep waiting for.
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