The NFL Pride Month Capsule has been shown off as a first from the football league in celebration of Pride Month that will offer avid fans alike with a way to mark the occasion.
The collection is a collaborative effort created with the help of Opening Ceremony co-founder Humberto Leon and boasts a wide range of officially licensed NFL gear with inclusivity at the forefront. The various pieces show off rainbow color accents and encouraging sentiments for fans of all walks to admire. The NFL Pride employee resource group will don the gear when participating in the Pride Marches taking place in New York, New Jersey and Los Angeles.
Leon himself spoke on the NFL Pride Month Capsule collection saying, "Working with the NFL on their first capsule collection tied to the celebration of LGBTQ pride was a full circle moment in my career, and I am eager to share a collection that embodies football, love and inclusivity.”
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What's Driving This Trend
- Inclusivity in Sports Merchandise
- Companies can collaborate with designers to create collections that promote inclusivity and celebrate diverse communities.
- Corporate Pride Celebrations
- Corporate social responsibility initiatives can include organizing Pride Month activities and creating Pride-themed merchandise collections.
- Diversity and Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
- Companies can establish employee resource groups to advocate for diversity and promote an inclusive work environment, and provide members with opportunities to participate in local Pride events.
Who This Affects Most
- Sporting Goods
- Sporting goods companies can create merchandise collections in collaboration with designers that promote diversity and inclusivity.
- Retail
- Retailers can stock and promote Pride-themed merchandise in their stores, and donate a portion of proceeds to LGBTQ+ organizations.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Marketing and advertising agencies can help companies create campaigns that promote inclusivity and celebrate diversity, particularly during Pride Month.
