Pro-Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket History: The Gilded Secrets, Special Meaning and Hidden Design Details

The Pro-Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony is making its annual return, premiering Aug. 5 on NBC. This year, the historic ceremony will feature nine former football players from the NFL being inducted into the widely-regarded class. Previous members include Jim Brown, Peyton Manning and Joe Montana. Along with the title, the new members also receive a standout fashion item fit for a winner: the gold jacket. Related Articles Fashion Scoops Wales Bonner, Adidas Team on Jamaican Football Federation Kits New Fashion Releases NFL’s First Pride Collection Taps Kenzo’s Former Creative Director Humberto Leon The officewear-inspired fashion blazer is a stark twist to the typical sports uniforms the athletes wear, but is just as important. It signifies the inductee’s long career and legendary feat. Ahead, WWD gives more information about the gold jackets at the Pro-Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony, including what brand designs them. What does the Pro-Football Hall of Fame gold jacket include? Members of both the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021 and Centennial Class during the 2021 gold jacket dinner in Canton, Ohio. Marking the inductees as the “gold standard of football,” the iconic gold jackets are comprised of hopsack wool, sharp lapels and two large waist pockets. Other details of the jacket

Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook.

from WWDWWD https://ift.tt/4UdqbCJ