Xavier Hunter

2 weeks ago | sportsbusinessjournal.com | Xavier Hunter

Few voices are shaping the intersection of sports and fashion as dynamically as stylist COURTNEY MAYS. With an all-star roster of clients that spans multiple sports such as CHRIS PAUL, BREANNA STEWART, KEVIN LOVE, MEGAN RAPINOE and SUE BIRD, Mays is at the forefront of a movement that celebrates individuality, inclusivity and cultural storytelling through style.

2 weeks ago | sportsbusinessjournal.com | Xavier Hunter

Kristin Juszczyk’s rise to success as a fashion designer seems like a fairy tale: A self-taught seamstress garners mass attention on social media from her DIY designs that are worn by A-listers across the country. That momentum has led to the launch of her own sports fashion brand — Off Season — with the help of fashion titan Emma Grede, who is the co-founder.

2 weeks ago | sportsbusinessjournal.com | Xavier Hunter

Athletes have never been shy about showcasing their personal fashion. Think Walt “Clyde” Frazier and Joe Namath wearing fur in the 1970s, Michael Jordan and Derek Jeter in tailored suits in the 1990s or the throwback jersey craze of the 2000s. These days, however, athletes are finding that their personal style can not only reveal a side of their personality that is muted while in uniform, but open up a world of possibilities for expression and collaboration off the field.

1 month ago | sportsbusinessjournal.com | Xavier Hunter

Over the last 30 years, few areas of American life have evolved as rapidly as sports and hip-hop. And few people have charted those changes as closely, or taught the ways in which those subjects have become entwined, as C. Keith Harrison. A longtime professor at schools across the country, Harrison is officially retiring in May from full-time teaching, though it’s hard to tell given his immediate plans.

1 month ago | sportsbusinessjournal.com | Xavier Hunter

Expanding fan bases through sports and entertainment platforms was the focus during Wednesday’s final panel at the CAA World Congress of Sports in Nashville. MLB Deputy Commissioner, Business & Media Noah Garden, AEG CRO Todd Goldstein, Titans President & CEO Burke Nihill and NASCAR President Steve O’Donnell graced the stage to discuss the various elements to reach their respective audiences. Below are the highlights from the Building Sports & Entertainment Platforms panel.