Channel The Sporty Chic Trend With George & Claire Kittle’s Zenni Collaboration

Great personal style often includes standout accessories, and the best finishing touch is unexpected eyewear. Whether it’s topping off a minimalist outfit with sleek white frames or adding a bold accent courtesy of red cat eyes, the right shades can completely set the tone for your look. For all the unique (and affordable) designs you could want — both prescription and sunnies — turn to Zenni Optical, an online eyewear brand beloved by sports fans and designers alike. You might already be familiar with their designs as they’re the official partners for multiple football and basketball teams, while also counting the likes of trendsetting celebrities among their fans.

Zenni’s latest collaboration finds them teaming up with George and Claire Kittle for a second collection. Infused with the power couple’s respective backgrounds as a 49ers tight end and fashionable creative, the resulting frames are equal parts stylish and dynamic — ideal for anyone looking to incorporate some sporty chic flair into their wardrobe. Below, see the top styles from the collection, plus read on for an exclusive Q&A with George.

George Kittle On The Collab, His Style, And More:

All of the frames in your new Kittles x Zenni collection are a reflection of you both. Which style/model is your favorite in the collection and why? Which style is the most “you?”

My favorite frames in our new Zenni collection are still the Hayden. I'm a huge fan of wearing sunglasses all the time, whether it's during the day or at night. While they protect your eyes, you can still see everything and they are appropriate to wear at any time. They also make me feel really good about myself, and that’s why I like to wear them. - GK

You both are trendsetters, particularly on game days. How do your fashion choices reflect your personalities and lifestyles? Who or what inspires your sense of style most?

Me and my wife’s game day style goes hand and hand — sometimes, we dress in a similar way to share that energy for a game day. Besides that, I try to put my best foot forward and be me on game day, whether that’s wrestling shirts or cartoon shirts, whatever vibe I’m feeling that day, and I try to match it with an awesome sneaker and my favorite Zenni frames. Claire does her own thing with that, and she always looks spectacular. My number one inspiration would probably be her and whatever she tells me to wear because she is really good at looking awesome. - GK

How has each of your senses of fashion evolved over time? Have you had any significant influence on one another or any changes in your style as a couple?

I would say my sense of fashion has evolved greatly since I was a rookie. I used to wear workout sneakers, baggy jeans, and hoodies to every single game. Since then, I’ve been inspired more, a little more creative with my styles. My wife has always looked amazing and always will look amazing. She tells me what to wear sometimes, so I know that I’m always going to look amazing. - GK

There are a lot of brands to partner with. Why did working with Zenni appeal to you?

One of my favorite things about Zenni is how they let me and my wife design each frame all the way through the process. They are very open to our ideas, they like our ideas, and they ask for our ideas, and then they come through and execute them exactly how we want. It’s really special to have a team that we trust who can take our vision and make it a reality; it’s one of the coolest things and makes them one of the best brands I have been able to work with. - GK

What makes tight ends the most fashionable players in the league? What is your signature style staple?

Tight Ends have the best style in the league and a big part of that is all the things we get to do on the football field. We’re friends with offensive linemen, wide receivers, running backs, quarterbacks, we kind of do it all, so our fashion is inspired by everyone we get to play with and ourselves. So we get to be a little flashy, but other times you’ll see us walk in cowboy boots, jeans, and a T-shirt, and we just kind of dabble with everything, which makes it fun to be a tight end in that regard.

My signature style staple is probably some type of wrestler like a cool old ’90s or 2000s T-shirt that I find, along with my favorite pair of sneakers and sunglasses. - GK

Each gives three words to describe Claire’s style.

Phenomenal, legendary, icon. - GK