Steelers players dazzled on the runway

This year’s show was presented by Neighborhood Ford Store, PNC, UPMC, and UPMC Health Plan, who were all on board with supporting the causes.

“I am always really honored by their support,” said Kiya Tomlin. “These are such big supporters of our Pittsburgh community, and for them to value the causes that we are supporting for this event and support so whole heartedly, I am honored.”

When it comes to the fashion side of the show, Freiermuth and Ogunjobi are on the opposite spectrum, one happy to hang out in his sweats while the other has been tabbed as one of the best dressed on the squad by his teammates.

“My fashion is simple and comfy,” said Freiermuth. “I have five pairs of sweatpants and sweatshirts that I just rotate through. My girlfriend gets pretty mad at me. I like what I like and that’s what I wear.

“I do have a few suits, but I don’t really wear them. If it’s a primetime game I will, but I don’t do anything crazy.

“It’s good to do the show, get dressed up once in a while, see all of the guys on the team, be around their families and stuff. There are some fashionable guys on the team, Larry, Minkah (Fitzpatrick). A lot of guys. I wouldn’t classify myself as one of them.”

Ogunjobi, however, doesn’t mind being classified as one of the best dressed.

“It’s cool. I enjoy fashion,” said Ogunjobi. “It’s one of those things where it’s look good, feel good, play good. I always try and look presentable, because that’s how my parents raised me.

“When I first got in the league, I had guys like Christian Kirksey and Chris Smith take me under their wing when it comes to those kinds of things. I just thought it was cool.

“Wearing certain things, doing certain things, especially being a big man I think it just kind of opens a lot of doors and it’s cool.”

Ogunjobi is hands on with his fashion, picking out everything from the material to the design on custom suits. But he doesn’t limit his style.

“It’s a combination of urban street wear, but I have a lot of suits, so obviously, classic and sophisticated,” said Ogunjobi. “It is a mix of that.”

After an array of welcomes and sincere messages of thanks to all in attendance, it was time to get down to business.

As ‘Suit Up’ was introduced as the theme for the night, a video of players dressed in their best was shown, while players took the stage in their own styles, showing off what Steelers Style is all about.

But that was just a sneak peek. Before the players got going in their suits, they took the stage in their Sunday best…game jerseys.

It was all about showing off their unique personalities, as they chose their own walkout songs and brought a bit of swag with them as they walked the runway, tossing giveaways to the crowd along the way.

The game day vibe, with all of the latest fashions from the Steelers Pro Shop styled in fun and unique ways, brought energy with style and dancing taking center stage.

It was then time to throw things back to where the fashion show started, with a video montage of Steelers Style through the years, featuring images of players from every decade from the 1970s to the present, as well as fashions through the years.

It didn’t stop there. The Steelers are also celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Super Bowl IX, the first Super Bowl the team won, and the night wouldn’t have been complete without two stars from that team hitting the runway.

Hall of Fame cornerback Mel Blount and legendary running back Rocky Bleier hit the stage to the excitement of the packed house.

With the strongest female fan base in the NFL, it came as no surprise Women of Steel were highlighted in the show, with fashion and fun fully on display as Steelers wives took the stage.

Players have their own unique style, and Russell Wilson and some of his teammates stepped out in his Good Man Brand, which he launched in 2016 and is made for the man-on-the-move who seeks timeless, authentic, and sustainable style with a premium, modern edge.