In 2023, Kansas City Chiefs’ tight end Travis Kelce made headlines by hosting “Saturday Night Live,” winning Super Bowl LVII, and launching Kelce Jam, his own music festival. His popularity surged when Taylor Swift attended the Chiefs vs. Bears game following his invitation. Since then, Swift’s game day style has evolved — and Kelce’s personal style has, too.
Initially known for his streetwear-inspired looks in early 2023, Kelce has gradually embraced a more refined aesthetic over the past year. In 2024, the athlete has been seen in tailored silhouettes and sporting high-end luxury brands like Gucci and Dior, integrating bold colors and striking accessories while attending high-profile events with Swift or even when he is flying solo.
Ahead, see photos of Travis Kelce’s style evolution over the years.
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Travis Kelce, 2016
Image Credit: Getty Images Travis Kelce visits the SiriusXM Studios on July 27, 2016, in New York City.
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Travis Kelce, 2016
Image Credit: Ethan Miller Travis Kelce attends the New Era Style Lounge at The Battery on Feb. 5, 2016, in San Francisco.
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Travis Kelce, 2017
Image Credit: Cindy Ord Travis Kelce visits the SiriusXM set at Super Bowl LI Radio Row at the George R. Brown Convention Center on Feb. 3, 2017, in Houston.
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Travis Kelce, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images for blu Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs attends the 2018 Maxim Party co-sponsored by blu Feb. 3, 2018, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Travis Kelce, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images Travis Kelce attends the NFL Honors at the University of Minnesota on Feb. 3, 2018, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Travis Kelce, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images Kayla Nicole (L) and NFL player Travis Kelce attend the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports 2018 at Barker Hangar on July 19, 2018, in Santa Monica, California.
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Travis Kelce, 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images Travis Kelce attends the 2018 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 18, 2018, in Los Angeles.
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Travis Kelce, 2019
Image Credit: Getty Images for SiriusXM Travis Kelce attends SiriusXM at Super Bowl LIII Radio Row on Jan. 31, 2019, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Travis Kelce, 2020
Image Credit: Getty Images Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs chips onto the 15th green during the final round of the American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe South course on July 12, 2020, in South Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
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Travis Kelce, 2020
Image Credit: NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Travis Kelce on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” on Feb. 26, 2020.
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Travis Kelce, 2020
Image Credit: Getty Images for Xbox Travis Kelce and Richard Sherman join the annual Xbox Sessions: Game Before the Game at M3 Studios on Jan. 28, 2020, in Miami.
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Travis Kelce, 2020
Image Credit: Getty Images for Xbox Travis Kelce and Richard Sherman join the annual Xbox Sessions: Game Before the Game at M3 Studios on Jan. 28, 2020, in Miami.
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Travis Kelce, 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images Travis Kelce attends Michael Rubin’s MLBPA x Fanatics party at City Market Social House on July 18, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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Travis Kelce, 2022
Image Credit: Karl Walter for Variety Travis Kelce and Kayla Nicole at the 11th Annual NFL Honors presented by Invisalign held at YouTube Theater on Feb. 10, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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Travis Kelce, 2022
Image Credit: Variety Travis Kelce at the 2022 ESPYS held at the Dolby Theatre on July 20, 2022, in Los Angeles.
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Travis Kelce, 2023
Image Credit: Getty Images Travis Kelce in J. Logan Home shirt attends the 2023 Revolve Festival on April 15 in Thermal, California.
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Travis Kelce, 2023
Image Credit: Alberto Rodriguez for Variety Travis Kelce at the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party held at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 12 in Los Angeles.
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Travis Kelce, 2023
Image Credit: Getty Images Travis Kelce and his mom, Donna Kelce, attend the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s “Quarterback” at TUDUM Theater on July 11, 2023, in Hollywood, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)
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Travis Kelce, 2023
Image Credit: Getty Images Travis Kelce and his brother, Jason Kelce, watch game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2023 NBA Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center on May 11, 2023, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Travis Kelce, 2023
Image Credit: Getty Images Jason Kelce and Travis Kelce during Super Bowl LVII Opening Night presented by Fast Twitch at Footprint Center on Feb. 6 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Travis Kelce, 2023
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Variety Travis Kelce at the 2023 CMT Music Awards held at Moody Center on April 2 in Austin, Texas.
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Travis Kelce, 2023
Image Credit: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Image Travis Kelce on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Feb. 16.
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Travis Kelce, 2023
Image Credit: Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images Travis Kelce on “Saturday Night Live” on March 4 in New York City.
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Travis Kelce, 2023
Image Credit: Christopher Polk for Variety Travis Kelce, Heidi Gardner and Jamal Murray at the 2023 ESPYS held at Dolby Theatre on July 12 in Los Angeles.
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Travis Kelce, 2023
Image Credit: Gilbert Flores for Variety Heidi Gardner and Travis Kelce at the 2023 ESPYS held at Dolby Theatre on July 12 in Los Angeles.
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Travis Kelce, 2023
Image Credit: Getty Images Travis Kelce during the Kelce Jam at Azura Amphitheatre on April 28, 2023 in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
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Travis Kelce, 2023
Image Credit: Getty Images Travis Kelce during the Kelce Jam at Azura Amphitheatre on April 28, 2023 in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
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Travis Kelce, 2023
Image Credit: Getty Images Travis Kelce walking the red carpet at the Kansas City Chiefs ring ceremony at Union Station on June 15 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Travis Kelce, May 2024
Image Credit: Getty Images for American Expres Mario Carbone, Cait Bailey and Travis Kelce attend American Express Presents CARBONE BEACH on Sunday, May 5, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.
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Travis Kelce, May 2024
Image Credit: AFP via Getty Images Kansa City Chiefs player Travis Kelce enjoys a race at the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 4, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Travis Kelce, May 2023
Image Credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images NFL Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce walks out of the Palm Room into the Rose Garden following an event with U.S. President Joe Biden on the South Lawn of the White House on May 31, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden hosted the Chiefs to honor their 2024 Super Bowl win.
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Travis Kelce, May 2024
Image Credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images U.S. President Joe Biden (L) greets NFL Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (C) and tight end Travis Kelce (R), following an event on the South Lawn of the White House on May 31, 2024 in Washington, DC. President Biden hosted the Chiefs to honor their 2024 Super Bowl win.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, June 2024
Image Credit: Getty Images Taylor Swift was joined on stage by a tuxedoed Travis Kelce during “The Eras” tour at Wembley Stadium on June 23, 2024 in London.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, Sept. 2024
Image Credit: Sarah Stier/Getty Images Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs attend the Men’s Singles Final match between Taylor Fritz of the United States and Jannik Sinner of Italy on Day Fourteen of the 2024 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Sept. 8, 2024 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, Sept. 2024
Image Credit: PTR/Star Max/GC Images Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are seen on Sept. 7, 2024 in New York City.
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Travis Kelce, Sept. 2024
Image Credit: David Eulitt/Getty Images Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs arrives before taking on the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Travis Kelce, Sept. 2024
Image Credit: Getty Images Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs arrives before taking on the Baltimore Ravens at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sept. 5, 2024 in Kansas City, MO.
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Travis Kelce, Sept. 2024
Image Credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs arrives prior to a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sept. 15, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.
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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift, Oct. 2024
Image Credit: TheStewartofNY/GC Images Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are seen during a date night in SoHo on Oct. 11, 2024 in New York City.
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Neon Carnival
Image Credit: WWD via Getty Images Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce