I'm a Fashion Person Who Loves Sports—Here's Everything on My Holiday Wish List
In the modern world, sports aren't just about what happens on the court, field, or track. Much of the buzz around athletes actually takes place before their events—that is when they arrive at their respective venues and showcase their latest fashion creations. In basketball, that's referred to as a tunnel 'fit; in Formula One, a paddock 'fit; and so on. What athletes wear when they're not in uniform matters, especially to fans who might never get to speak to their heroes. Clothes are the perfect form of communication—a window into who your favorite athlete is and what they stand for. That's what Go Sports is all about. Yes, we care about box scores, the results of Free Practice 1 (even if it is at 3 a.m.), and RHOSLC-level rivalries, but today, sports fashion matters too. We're not ashamed to say so.
The holidays are finally just around the corner, which means that it's time to start both shopping for gifts and picking out presents you want to send subtle hints about to everyone you know. (I'm not ashamed to admit that I send out a wish list to a few people every year.) Given my low-key obsession with everything sporty and my position as a glorified fashion person, the gifts on my list tend to settle somewhere in between, like a suede bomber jacket that happens to be from a McLaren F1 x Reiss collab or anything from the just-released Polo Ralph Lauren Team USA collection for the 2026 Winter Olympics. I want something chic, yes, but also something that ties back to my favorite team, whether that's Scuderia Ferrari or the Indiana Fever.
It's a hard gifting category to shop for if you're not knee-deep in the world of both sports and fashion, which is why I thought I'd curate a list of perfect presents in the off chance that you, too, have someone in your life who's just as dedicated to looking good and watching athletes do their thing. Ahead, you'll find practical buys like portable chargers for long race weekends at the track, stadium-proof bags that are actually attractive, and extra-warm fleece-lined tights that are great for layering under jeans at a late-season NFL match-up. It's all up for grabs (for now—those Team USA pieces are flying off the shelves) below.
I'm actually in shock that this jacket is (1) in stock, and (2) on sale, which is just enough justification for me to buy it for myself this holiday season. I deserve it.
Caitlin Clark's first Nike signature collection dropped earlier this year and this sweatshirt simply must come home with me.
Admittedly, I'm not a Boston Red Sox fan, but if you or someone you know is, here's a fantastic gift. It'll only get cooler with age.
McLaren has the fastest car on track this season and the coolest merch.
Oh look, it's Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts's go-to travel bag.
I know what I want to find in my stocking this year. (Yes, it is this incredibly adorable Yankees tank top from Aimé Leon Dore.)
Miu Miu has the best sporty gear right now. If you're a Buffalo Bills fan who loves fashion, you know what to do.
This bag is easily small enough to get into most stadiums and arenas. Plus, it's bound to garner tons of compliments.
Sporty fashion people are losing it over Comme Si Sport. Stylist Karla Welch is obsessed.
Jayson Tatum might still be out, but you can still rep his team while he recovers from injury. Low key, the Celtics have the coolest colors in the league.
Yes, Bad Bunny did collaborate with Adidas and Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team, and yes, the collection is so cool.
Sporty track pants are all the rage right now. Hailey Bieber and Lila Moss, in fact, were just both spotted wearing them in Palm Springs and London, respectively.
This book has 224 pages and 25 stories, all about the female athletes who are changing the world of women's sports.
AllSaints did the coolest thing ever—partnered up with Williams to make some seriously buy-worthy leather bomber jackets.
An easy way to celebrate the 2025 MLB World Series champs.
The Team USA collection is unreal, which is probably why it's selling out so quickly.
For $30, you can get a quarterly subscription to Esses, a cool new print publication all about Formula 1, for your best F1-obsessed friend.
Sorry, Knicks fans, but this Tyrese Haliburton SLAM tee is going to be spotted all around NYC in 2026.
Everyone is a Golden State Valkyries fan.
This jacket is only available in a few sizes. If you're one of those sizes, I'm going to need you to quickly snag it before it's gone forever. It's so good.
Football fans, these will keep you warm even during the coldest late-season games.
As a Ferrari fan and a Ralph Lauren obsessee, I probably don't have to tell you this cap is at the top of my wish list.
The key to surviving a long sports day is to always have a backup power source. This one will take up no space in your tiny bag but packs a lot of punch.
I'm seriously in love.
I mean, how cute is this dog in a racing helmet?
Hey, New Yorkers. This one's for you.
Sporty Rich did a very cute L.A. Dodgers collection, and these shorts are the best piece by far.
Some people don't know that the Speedcat sneakers were actually inspired by motorsport racing boots.
My go-to bag for sporting events. I have it in black, but red is next.
Just add classic Levi's jeans, loafers, socks, and some tiny sunglasses for a very Kendall Jenner esque look.
Ask anyone who's ever been to a sporting event with me, and they'll tell you that I'm usually multitasking and watching another game, race, or match on my phone, which calls for some seriously good headphones to hear over the on-site announcers.
Go Huskies, aka, the 2025 NCAA Division I women's basketball champions!
I can so see Timothée Chalamet wearing this courtside at MSG.
