Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, February 20141/8Team Player
New York Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara (far left) and punter Steve Weatherford (near left) both have championship rings from Super Bowl XLVI. “I’ll be honest,” Amukamara says. “When I first got out on the field, I was starstruck—but once the game gets going, it’s like you’re a little kid again.”
Oscar de la Renta houndstooth jacket ($2,690) and pencil skirt ($990); oscardelarenta.com. Prada tortoiseshell sunglasses. Michael Kors belt. Tyler Alexandra clutch. Photographed at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, February 20142/8Living Large
New York Jets lineman D’Brickashaw Ferguson (left, with defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson) has a black belt in karate, a day job that involves pounding opponents into the ground—and a surprisingly honed fashion sense for a 310-pound offensive tackle. “I check out some shows during Fashion Week, and I follow what Bill Cunningham is doing and try to pay attention to what’s speaking to him,” he says. “I think it’s fun—it’s good to push the envelope.”
Michael Kors coat ($2,575) and gingham dress ($1,450); coat at Michael Kors stores and dress at Saks Fifth Avenue stores. Cartier watch. Jimmy Choo heels with silver watersnake toe.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, February 20143/8Jersey Boy
Having helped the Giants win Super Bowl XLVI, wide receiver Victor Cruz also knows both the pressure and the glory of the sporting world’s biggest event. “To play when the entire world is watching—that’s what I dreamed of when I was young,” he says. “Anyone who does that will have that moment with them for the rest of their life.”
Diane von Furstenberg cotton top ($225) and skirt ($298); DVF, NYC. David Yurman earrings and bracelet with diamonds. Hermès bag.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, February 20144/8Keeping The Peace
A sports bar filled with ardent fans can be a thing of beauty—or an accident waiting to happen. (Clockwise from left) Actors Vincent Piazza (Team Jets) and Tracy Morgan (Team Giants) fight for their rights with Bobby Cannavale (Jets) and Jason Biggs (Giants) while Upton plays referee. “There’s a primal aspect to football that no other sport has,” Cannavale says.
On Upton: Reed Krakoff honeycombs jersey dress, $1,290; reedkrakoff.com. On Piazza: John Varvatos cardigan and shirts. Gap jeans. On Cannavale: Theory blazer and shirt. On Biggs: Rag & Bone blazer. AMI Alexandre Mattiussi shirt. Photographed at the Windsor Bar and Restaurant, NYC.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, February 20145/8Toasting the Town
(From left) Jets owner Woody Johnson, NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee president and CEO Al Kelly, and Giants co-owner Jonathan Tisch have been quarterbacking the New York area’s Super Bowl preparations. “It’s going to be the greatest game in the world on the greatest stage in the world,” Tisch says.
Michael Kors jersey cap-sleeve dress with paillette embroidery; select Michael Kors stores. David Yurman bracelets. Shot on location at Four Seasons Restaurant.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, February 20146/8Trophy Time
New York Giants legend (and Kelly Ripa sidekick) Michael Strahan knows a thing or two about the Vince Lombardi Trophy, having hoisted one above his head as a champion of Super Bowl XLII. “It’s all or nothing—you have one time to get everything right—and when I won, I didn’t just want to kiss the trophy,” he says. “I wanted to make out with it.”
Prabal Gurung silk-satin dress, $3,995; Bergdorf Goodman, NYC. David Yurman bracelet. Lynn Ban rings. Trophy by Tiffany & Co.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, February 20147/8Big Brother
For Jets center Nick Mangold, playing football at a high level is something of a family tradition. “In high school, my sister Holley was the first female to play on a state championship team,” he says. “Now she’s training for her second Olympics as a weightlifter. If someone loves something that much, there should be no reason why they can’t do it.”
Ralph Lauren Collection wool jacket ($2,695) and ribbed sweater ($1,295); select Ralph Lauren stores. Jason Wu cotton bouclé skirt, $1,995; jasonwustudio.com. Salvatore Ferragamo bracelet.
Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, February 20148/8Fan Fare
“When it’s played beautifully, football is a symphony,” says superfan Jimmy Fallon. “And when it’s played hard, it’s a war. It’s going to be cold out there, but that’s when you show your love of the game—and New York has always set the bar for being a fan. It’s the best city in the world.”
On Upton: Carolina Herrera silk-faille strapless dress, $3,690; select Carolina Herrera boutiques. On Fallon: Custom clothing from Christy Rilling Studio, NYC. Nike sneakers. In this story: hair, Christiaan; makeup, James Kaliardos. Grooming: Kenshin Asano. Produced by Larry McCrudden for the Custom Family. Set design by Jack Flanagan at the Magnet Agency.
