Tom Brady has declared himself a “leather pants guy” at 49 after his Gucci runway debut.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion, 49, has landed a starring role in the fashion house’s fall 2026 campaign, modeling the same black leather look he first wore on the catwalk in May. Brady made his runway debut for Gucci during the brand’s cruise show in Times Square, an experience he described as transformative for his personal style.
“I’d never really done leather on leather before, but there are some leather pants in my closet now. I thought, ‘Damn, that’s actually really comfortable,” Brady told GQ in an interview about the new campaign.
The former New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback continued, “I could see why people wear this. It’s definitely a different look. It felt more like a uniform — there was a rigidity and a structure to it, like my football uniform.”
Brady described making his runway debut for Gucci in the middle of Times Square as “really surreal” and “as unique” as any experience he’s ever had. The moment marked a significant pivot for the athlete, who spent 23 seasons in the NFL before retiring in 2023.
Despite his newfound appreciation for leather, Brady indicated the look won’t become his everyday uniform. “I just want things that are really simple, really comfortable, but also very stylish,” he told the outlet.
The Gucci campaign represents Brady’s most prominent fashion partnership to date, building on his May runway appearance. The Times Square show drew significant attention for its spectacle and celebrity presence, with Brady’s participation signaling his post-football pivot toward lifestyle and entertainment ventures.
In the viral moment that launched this new chapter, Brady walked the Gucci cruise show in head-to-toe black leather in May, turning heads in an outfit that would become the centerpiece of the fall 2026 campaign. The look’s transition from runway to print campaign underscores the fashion house’s investment in the athlete as a model.