As you could likely guess, I’m not a huge fan of NFL Football. Never been my sport of preference. But alas, Jets fervor has (now, had) taken hold amongst we commoners in NYC. I spent my Sunday over on 19th St. watching the Jets and then the Saints. I’m not here to commentate about the outcomes of either game or express any sort of educated sports opinion. What I will say is that the Saints have pretty rad uniforms.

Black and gold is an undoubtedly powerful combination. Black, being the quintessential color of mystery, the color of the night and generally devious things, is usually a safe bet that most things with go with it and it will look good. That said, what really makes black such a devastating color is how it brings out the power of other colors. Gold being the color of wealth and decadence, the ultimate shine-in-your-face symbol, juxtaposes with black to create an aura of shielded deviance, hidden grandeur, perhaps even secret splendor. Paradoxical linguistic flouries aside, black and gold is something not to be taken lightly. Who else sports the color combo? A few top of mind examples are Pontiac, Missouri, West Point/Army, and Lamborghini. Not a bad company to keep.

So I started looking around for some Saints apparel that might make an entry into my rotation. Unfortunately, I didn’t notice how stylish a lot of the Saints gear was until now, and now that they’re in the Super Bowl sporting any branded items will likely draw accusations of bandwagon fandom. So any big purchases are thwarted for now at least….but there is some really cool stuff out there. I found some great jackets, and I really love the fleur de lis….it adds something very French/Old World to the look. Perfectly reminiscent of New Orleans, the decadent European Flower representing the culture and history of the city, laid on top of the gritty, dangerous blackness that creates a magnetic draw to visit and experience a city like none other. Check out these cool jackets…or if you’re a band wagon fan like I am perhaps just a t shirt or hoodie will do for now….