#Celebrate the @usopen #Tennis at @AmmosNewYork The Leading Lamb Chops and Seafood Restaurant Says Peachy Deegan!!! By #DimitrisNakos 52 Vanderbilt Avenue #EatRealFood #PeachysPicks

YOU WILL NOT FIND BETTER LAMB CHOPS IN NEW YORK THAN AT AMMOS ESTIATORIO!

Celebrate

The US Open Tennis Championships | #USOpen 2026 US Open: Sunday, August 23 – Sunday, September 13

with an authentic Greek dinner at 52 Vanderbilt Avenue!

You may ask yourself, WOW!  

Where did Peachy Deegan find such amazing lamb chops and I was wondering when she was going to talk about this specific dinner!?! 

 Well, Peachy only eats them at Ammos because NOBODY DOES IT BETTER!

If you for some reason have not read our other 31,000 posts, you should be aware that we absolutely do not edit pictures ever!  They look exactly this spectacular in real life.

Of course, you can order whatever your little heart desires from the menu for your own authentic Greek dinner, and we suggest the Lamb Chops, called Paidakia in the Greek language.

Founder and Owner Dimitris Nakos is an Athens native and was born to bring Greek cuisine to you!

Grilled rack of lamb is king of the mountain over giant beans and onions and sports a lovely parsley garnish.

Singing backup are the double threats of deliciousness ready to volley some tantalizing tastes to your palate: Sauteed Spinach with Garlic, and Garlic Mashed Potatoes made that much better with a perfect sprinkling of Feta cheese on top to bring out extra goodness in Greek cuisine!

Goldvine Lantides Cabernet Sauvignon, also sourced directly from Greece, seal the deal on this majestic carnivorous dinner endeavor!  It is the perfect pairing with the lamb and say cheers in Greek with Dimitris and Peachy: 

YAMAS for the US OPEN!

Ammos continues to earn our Highest Recommendation.

Don't forget they have breakfast now too!

52 Vanderbilt Avenue

New York, NY 10017

Tel: 212.922.9999

email: info@ammosny.com

https://ammosny.com/

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Atmosphere & Setting

The restaurant features a contemporary Mediterranean design with stone walls, wood elements, fishing nets, and warm lighting—creating an elegant yet welcoming vibe. It includes a spacious main dining room, a bar area, and several stylish private dining rooms ideal for business lunches, events, or groups (accommodating up to 250 guests total). It’s a popular spot for after-work drinks, special occasions, or a refined seafood meal near Grand Central.

Cuisine & Highlights

Ammos specializes in fresh Greek seafood with Mediterranean flavors. 

Key features include:

Fresh fish flown in daily from Mediterranean waters
Whole grilled fish
Shellfish and seafood specialties
Traditional Greek appetizers and meze
Modern twists on classics

Signature or notable items often include Ammos Chips (shareable), Pikilia Thalassinon (seafood platter), grilled prawns, and surf & turf options. They offer prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus, plus a 7-course Chef’s Tasting Experience. Breakfast is also available.

The restaurant emphasizes fresh ingredients, attentive service, and a large wine selection from their cellar.

Hours (typical)Breakfast: ~8:00 am – 10:00 am
Lunch/Dinner: Starting around 11:45 am until late evening (around 10:45 pm)
Hours can vary—check the website or call for the latest, especially around holidays or weather events.

Generally well-regarded for fresh seafood, beautiful setting, and convenient Midtown location.

Common praise: Quality seafood, ambiance, and private rooms.

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#FashionAlert @RalphLauren #USA @History Happy 250th America Our Coverage Sponsored by Hallak Cleaners the Couture Cleaner @hallakcleaners @hallakcouturecleaner

For sixty years, Hallak Cleaners the Couture Cleaner has been entrusted with Manhattan’s finest wardrobes. The official cleaner of Whom You Know since 2012, Hallak is the only cleaner Peachy Deegan would ever use and we are honored to work with them. New York’s fashion boutiques have been recommending Hallak to their loyal customers for years. They understand the importance of quality fabric care and protecting their client’s investment. While Hallak is known for their expert handling of couture and other precious items, they also make it a point to give your more casual garments the same level of attention. Their representatives are always on the look out for the hard-to-notice stains, loose seams, missing buttons, etc. You can trust Hallak Cleaners with your entire wardrobe and then some. A sample of some of their specialized services:

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#CulturedPeachy #PeachyDeegan Welcomes You to the @FrickCollection @manhattanpeachy

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#ChezPeachy #HOMOFABERVENICE The world’s leading international showcase for contemporary craftsmanship

Casa San Lorenzo — © Federico Cedrone

To mark its tenth anniversary, De Mains De Maîtres Luxembourg opens a new chapter in its history and reaches beyond the borders of the Grand Duchy to join the fourth edition of Homo Faber 2026, Europe’s largest celebration of exceptional craftsmanship, orchestrated by the Michelangelo Foundation in Venice, under the artistic direction of Es Devlin.

From 1 to 30 September 2026, Casa Sanlorenzo becomes the setting for an unprecedented 150 m² exhibition bringing together some thirty master artisans from the Grand Duchy and close to fifty exceptional works. Conceived as a contemporary cabinet of curiosities, the scenography deploys light as a language in its own right: it reveals material, underscores the precision of the gesture and brings into view the long time of creation.

Entitled Fiat Lux, De Mains De Maîtres’ inaugural exhibition at Homo Faber unfolds as a poetic, universal meditation on light. A source of life, knowledge and creation, light becomes the guiding thread, inviting master artisans and creators to explore its many dimensions: material, spiritual and symbolic. Through glass, metal, textile, ceramics and innovative materials alike, the works on display reveal how light can be captured, transformed, diffused or merely suggested. By spotlighting exceptional makers in a setting as emblematic as Venice, De Mains De Maîtres Luxembourg affirms its role as a bridge between fine craftsmanship and contemporary creation, true to its founding values.

“The works selected for this exhibition affirm the handmade gesture as an act of resistance. In an age of automation and limitless reproduction, they stand out through their uniqueness, their imperfections, and the time invested in their creation. Light serves not simply to illuminate, nor merely to decorate; it reveals the tensions, textures, and irregularities that give each piece its depth, while preserving the areas of shadow that sustain its mystery. As a critical medium, it brings the materiality of craftsmanship to the fore and makes visible the singular time embodied in every gesture.” — Jean- Marc Dimanche, Curator of the De Mains De Maîtres Biennale

Casa San Lorenzo — © Federico Cedrone

Beyond the Venetian event, this milestone establishes the positioning of De Mains De Maîtres among Europe’s major fine-craft events and opens, ten years after its creation, a new international chapter that will culminate in the 2027 Biennale in Luxembourg.

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#ItalyPeachy Annabelle Selldorf discusses her human-centred approach to architecture at Cersaie

Annabelle Selldorf will be guest speaker at Cersaie on Thursday, 24 September at 2.30 pm at ‘The Square’, within the Bologna Exhibition Centre. The conference, organised in collaboration with the architecture magazine Platform, forms part of the ‘Building, Dwelling, Thinking’ Cersaie’s cultural programme.

Annabelle Selldorf is the Principal at Selldorf Architects, the internationally acclaimed architectural practice she founded in New York in 1988. Since its inception, the practice has developed a design philosophy deeply rooted in the principles of humanism. As a result, its architecture comes fully to life and achieves its true purpose through the people who inhabit and use the spaces it creates.

Selldorf Architects has extensive expertise in the delivery of complex cultural projects and has recently completed the expansion and renovation of The Frick Collection, the National Gallery in London and the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego. In May this year, Selldorf Architects, together with its partner practice ‘Studios Architecture’, won the international competition for the Louvre Nouvelle Renaissance project. The first major redevelopment of the Louvre Museum in more than forty years, the scheme includes a new museum entrance and a dedicated gallery for the Mona Lisa. Current projects also include a 4,650-square-metre extension to the Art Gallery of Ontario and the restoration of The Wallace Collection in London.

Born and raised in Cologne, Germany, Annabelle Selldorf earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the Pratt Institute and a Master of Architecture from Syracuse University. She is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects and serves on the boards of the Chinati Foundation, the Architectural League of New York, the World Monuments Fund and the Center for Curatorial Studies at Bard College. She is also a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, which honoured her with its prestigious Award in Architecture in 2014. She received the AIA New York Medal of Honor in 2016 and, in 2025, was named by TIME magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. She also received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the Pratt Institute.

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#PatrioticPeachy #BattleshipNorthCarolina Launches Statewide Art Contest to Design Future Specialty License Plate

North Carolina artists of all ages invited to submit original work inspired by North Carolina’s official World War II Memorial

The Battleship North Carolina Memorial is inviting artists across the state to help shape a future symbol of North Carolina pride.

The Battleship has officially launched the Battleship North Carolina License Plate Art Contest, a statewide call for original artwork that could inspire the custom design of the Battleship’s future North Carolina specialty license plate. The contest is open to current and previous North Carolina residents of all ages and abilities, from professional artists and designers to students and hobbyists.

When the Battleship reaches the required 500 paid pre-orders, the winning design may be selected for production as the official custom specialty plate, pending approval by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles.

“This is a creative and meaningful way for people across North Carolina to be part of the Battleship’s story,” said Dr. Jay C. Martin, Executive Director of Battleship North Carolina Memorial. “We’re excited to see how artists interpret the ship, its heroic legacy, and what it represents to people across our state.”

Artists are asked to create original work that depicts or interprets the Battleship North Carolina and her significance as the state’s official World War II memorial and is suitable for use on an official North Carolina license plate. Entries may be created in a range of media, including digital, human created design, illustration, painting, and mixed media, and must be submitted digitally through the official contest portal.

A nonrefundable $20 entry fee is required for each design submitted. Alternatively, an artist’s entry fee may be waived with five verified license plate preorders submitted in support of their design. Each artist may submit up to two entries. Deadline for artwork entry is September 25, 2026.

All artwork submitted by the deadline will be displayed on the Battleship’s website, www.battleshipnc.com, and in the Battleship’s Wardroom. The People’s Choice Award winner will be determined by votes cast online and by visitors to the Battleship during her 65th Berth-day Weekend, October 2–4, 2026.

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three artists and the People’s Choice winner:

First Place: $1,000 and artwork choice for Battleship license plate custom art

Second Place: $500

Third Place: $250

People’s Choice: $100

Winners for all prizes will be announced in December 2026.

North Carolinians who want to support the effort — even if they are not entering the art contest — can pre-purchase a Battleship specialty license plate now. The program must secure 500 paid pre-orders before a fully custom artistic plate can move into production. Plate pre-orders are available at BattleshipNC.com/license-plate.

How to Enter

Full contest rules and submission details are available at: BattleshipNC.com/art

Questions may be directed to marketing@battleshipnc.com

About the Battleship North Carolina Memorial

The U.S.S. North Carolina (BB-55) is America’s most decorated World War II battleship, now decommissioned and permanently moored among 55 acres of Eagles Island wildlands on the Cape Fear River at Wilmington, North Carolina. The Battleship North Carolina Memorial commemorates the heroism of North Carolinians who served their country during World War II and memorializes the roughly 11,000 who made the ultimate sacrifice. Today, the Battleship and the adjacent park are a place for learning, reflection, and community engagement—connecting past events to current conversations about service, leadership, and citizenship through programs, exhibits, and events. For more information about the Battleship North Carolina, including visiting and ticketing information, visit www.battleshipnc.com or call 910-399-9100.

About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina – its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. At more than 100 sites across the state, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.

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#InauguralReview #OldFashion by #AntonelloIacca and #PietroIacca From #Puglia Since 2022 #110ThompsonStreet #Soho THE BEST TIRAMISU PEACHY DEEGAN HAS HAD IN YEARS

 

  You almost feel like you're finding yourself in a ragtime black and white photo until you experience the cocktails which are truly technicolor!

So when do you get a video in your very first review?  

Practically never here.  

That's how outstanding these cocktails are!!!

Antonello truly is a cocktail master....

We were graciously greeted with Tarallini from Puglia (right) and Castella Olives from Sicily

It's not who you know, and it never has been.  It's WHOM YOU KNOW!  We know Roberto and Keste, so we met Antonello Iacca, Cocktail Master Extraordinaire, who has vastly expanded Peachy's command of Italian cocktail knowledge!  Not only did Antonello give Peachy a class in Italian imbibing which we loved and we greatly miss the ones by our late great friend Gianfranco Sorrentino and Gruppo Italiano (other people go to graduations of humans but Peachy goes to Brunello graduations), but also Antonello did one better and told us he HAD A RESTAURANT IN MANHATTAN.  You know what that means!

May we begin with the simple fact that Antonello and his little brother Pietro, both of whom are the founders and owners of Old Fashion, have a pronounced proficiency in hospitality, so lacking in others their age in this field, and these Italian brothers greatly outperform others in their generation with this high aptitude of theirs.  Their venue is aptly named: Old Fashion is a nostalgic appreciation for the singular success strategy of doing things in the old fashion, bringing us back to an era with cocktails and style, simplicity and true quality evocative of yesteryear New York.  Open since October 15, 2022, Old Fashion sports 36 inside seats and 12 outside seats in Soho, which they believe is the most European neighborhood.

Old Fashion is built to endure.

The theme is based on American cocktails from the 1860s-1870s, concentrating on hospitality and quality of food.

This is only our first visit, so hold onto your hats.

See the Deegan girls to the right from the 1940's.  That's Peachy's great aunt and grandmother with two of their friends who took the train in from Connecticut to come out drinking in New York way before Peachy or the generation before her: they were teenagers and Aunt Ronnie gave us that picture.  

There are three salad selections: we believe the best are the Caesar, above with the chicken added and the Spinach below. It rejoices in well-cut lettuce, parmigiano reggiano, croutons and caesar dressing of course.  The Baby Spinach Salad was both a nutritional triumph and also a delicious one with salmon added especially.  Avocado, apple, lime, and baby spinach were at the peak of ripeness and honey vinaigrette came to the party on the side for Ms. Picky Peachy who likes to apply the dressing herself.  Both proteins in the salads were respectively perfection and just what we were looking for.

Gnocchi Pesto and Burrata is in three words TO DIE FOR.  Any time of year it is sure to be a menu superstar with the succulent homemade Genovese pesto luxuriating in burrata cream.  If Antonello was Charlie Brown and Peachy was Snoopy, Peachy's face would be in a dog dish of this for dinner every night.  It is THAT SPECTACULAR.  The flavors meld together in complete excellence.  They are setting the standards high, and remember they are cocktail experts and if you think you might be worried about the food not matching up, you would be wrong based on our one experience so far.

Watch the video at the top.

There is no else in Manhattan making cocktails as fun as Antonello's cocktails right now, and for someone that once had a cocktail named after her, Peachy does know something about them.

The Namaste is the best one in our humble opinion and you don't have to like yoga to love this cocktail winner complete with a bubble bringing you back to Glinda the Good Witch of the North in the one and only OZ by L. Frank Baum.  There's nothing like the real thing baby.

Vodka Altamura, litchee, lemon and strawberry puree make this winner perfect and it goes down so easy you should be careful because you could lose count just like that.

Bruschetta Negroni is equally inventive and as savory as the above is sweet.  It's Mediterranean Earthy: Portofino Gin-oregano, dry vermouth, bitter bianco, tomato ice and olive bitter make this also a standout.

Some places are so into their heritage they ignore that they are actually operating in AMERICA.

Americans like cheeseburgers.
Peachy loves cheeseburgers.

Old Fashion respects that they are in the good old US of A and pays homage to America with the Old Fashion Burger: grass-fed short rib beef is a medium winner with white cheddar, bacon, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, potatoes and a secret chef's sauce.  Maybe our second visit we will find out the secret.

They are not pretentious with monster egos at Old Fashion.

We hate that: when one goes to a venue and they think they are doing you a favor by letting you in.

At Old Fashion, they are talented, and they are FUN to be around!

Note if you have not read our other 31,000 posts, we NEVER EDIT PICTURES.

You win and practice ever to excel like Antonello and Pietro, or we do not publish.

Peachy has calmed down a lot since she found out you could have about 15 Star Vodkas and then that was the number that was one too many - but she is still drinking vodka with Charles 17 years later and he has a new vodka brand now made in New York! (also Gin by Charles)  Note with a name like Ferri, Charles is Italian.

So, you can definitely drink at least four cocktails here at Old Fashion and we did just that.

Antonello and Pietro must know we have a column on salad so there is a cocktail named Cucumber Salad!  It is indeed electric and vibrant: Himbrimi Gin, cucumber shrub wasabi and sesame oil present a fresh flavor that will brighten your summer day.

Finally, save room for Berry "Cheesecake": playful and sweet, this indulgence is a celebration of Mieli vodka-graham cracker, berry cordial, lime, vanilla, whipped cream and cookie crumble.

Don't you feel bad for the next place Peachy goes for cocktails?

She is too polite to tell them "That's it?!" because that is what she probably will be thinking after Old Fashion raising the bar even higher.

Antonello suggested all the cocktails which we never agree to unless you give official Italian Cocktail Master Classes at Keste (a Peachy's Pick since 2012).  He also was spot-on with the suggstion of Mezzorigatone Bolognese: Beef ragu with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese is straightforward but executed exactly right, and the Salmon is also high-class served perfectly medium rare with roasted lettuce, potatoes and chef sauce.

Twenty percent of the menu here changes seasonally.

It is essential to meet Tiramisu: sponge cake, fresh mascarpone, fresh espresso and cocoa and it is called Instant Tiramisu.  Everyone is trying to convince Peachy to eat their Tiramisu, but she will tell you this exact Tiramisu at Old Fashion is the best we have had anywhere in YEARS.

We cannot wait to see what they do next.

https://www.oldfashioncafenyc.com/

P.S. They also have three restaurants in ITALY.

ALL IN PUGLIA.

1998: Old Fashion

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#CruisingPeachy FIA Celebrates Over Ninety Years of Supporting Motor Sport in the United States at the INDYCAR Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C.

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), the global governing body for motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations worldwide, is celebrating almost a century of motor sport history and legacy in the United States ahead of the highly anticipated Freedom 250 NTT INDYCAR SERIES race this weekend marking 250 years of American independence.

Motor sport safety has always been a central mission of the FIA and this weekend every driver lining up on the NTT INDYCAR SERIES grid will use FIA-approved driver safety equipment including helmets manufactured to FIA international standards, shaped by the Federation's decades of safety research across disciplines from Formula 1 to rallying, and rigorously validated through crash testing before ever reaching the grid.

The FIA’s connection with American motor sport dates back to the 1930s when the Federation officiated land speed records on the iconic salt flats of Bonneville, Utah. A couple of decades later the 1950 Indianapolis 500 would count as a round of the inaugural Formula One World Championship calendar, linking one of America’s most historic races with the pinnacle of international motor sport.

Over the decades that followed, the United States Grand Prix travelled across the nation with each venue helping to introduce new generations of fans to world-class competition while the invention of karting in California in August 1956, paved the way for greater participation in motor sport based on karts originally built steel tubes and a lawnmower engine.

Under the leadership of FIA President H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the United States now hosts a record number of FIA world championship rounds with races for the FIA Formula One World Championship, ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship.

This year the United States will host five FIA World Championship rounds including three iconic circuits for the FIA Formula One World Championship calendar at the Miami Grand Prix, the United States Grand Prix in Texas and the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The Miami e-Prix featured on the 2026 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship calendar, and the upcoming six-hour Lone Star Le Mans race forms part of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship calendar.

In partnership with the FIA Member Club, the Automobile Competition Committee for the United States (ACCUS), motor sport in the United States is set to grow even further over the coming months and years. A successful candidate event staged earlier this year has laid the path for a return of the FIA World Rally Championship to the United States from next year, whilst Karting is set to celebrate 70 years of history later this year following its invention in California in August 1956.

Additionally, history was made earlier this month as the FIA confirmed a new provisional World Land Speed Record for a hydrogen internal combustion-powered vehicle, as the JCB Hydromax recorded a speed of 406.320 miles per hour / 653.909 kilometres per hour on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA.

H.E. Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the FIA, said: “The FIA has played a key role in American motorsport for almost a century and we are proud to see the Freedom 250 NTT INDYCAR SERIES race pairing 250 years of American achievement with a sport that embodies speed, ingenuity and the freedom of the open road. The United States has played an important role in the history and the continued growth of global motorsport and today that contribution is stronger than ever, with a growing fanbase, a world-leading automotive industry, and some of the most exciting races in the world.

“This is a landmark event, and it is an honour for the FIA to be a part of it. Congratulations to President Trump, the U.S. Government, INDYCAR, our Member Club ACCUS, and all involved on making this vision a reality.”

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) is the governing body for world motor sport and the federation for mobility organisations globally. It is a non-profit organisation committed to driving innovation and championing safety, sustainability and equality across motor sport and mobility.

Founded in 1904, with offices in Paris, London and Geneva, the FIA brings together 245 Member Organisations across five continents, representing millions of road users, motor sport professionals and volunteers. It develops and enforces regulations for motor sport, including six FIA World Championships, to ensure worldwide competitions are safe and fair for all.

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#FashionAlert @abercrombie Abercrombie & Fitch and NFL Build on Official Fashion Partnership for 2026 Season Our Coverage Sponsored by Hallak Cleaners the Couture Cleaner @hallakcleaners @hallakcouturecleaner

For sixty years, Hallak Cleaners the Couture Cleaner has been entrusted with Manhattan’s finest wardrobes. The official cleaner of Whom You Know since 2012, Hallak is the only cleaner Peachy Deegan would ever use and we are honored to work with them. New York’s fashion boutiques have been recommending Hallak to their loyal customers for years. They understand the importance of quality fabric care and protecting their client’s investment. While Hallak is known for their expert handling of couture and other precious items, they also make it a point to give your more casual garments the same level of attention. Their representatives are always on the look out for the hard-to-notice stains, loose seams, missing buttons, etc. You can trust Hallak Cleaners with your entire wardrobe and then some. A sample of some of their specialized services:

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Suede, Leather & Furs 

Couture & Casual Wear 

Custom Interior Services 

Designer Handbag & Purse Cleaning 

Interior Cleaning Services by Hallak

Wedding Gown Preservation & Bridal Services

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Expanded assortments, broader distribution through new Fanatics partnership and season-long activations bring Abercrombie to more customers and NFL fans

Abercrombie & Fitch (“Abercrombie”) announced the next evolution of its multi-year partnership with the National Football League (“NFL”) ahead of the 2026 season. As an Official Fashion Partner of the NFL for the second year, Abercrombie will continue to deliver its signature NFL apparel with a fashion-first lens representing all 32 teams, host in-season activations designed to engage with fans and reach more customers around the globe with broadened product distribution.

The 2026 NFL by Abercrombie collection will be available to more fans than ever before. For the first time, the collection will be sold on NFLShop.com, in NFL stadium stores and on official team e-commerce sites and Fanatics.com, in addition to its existing home at Abercrombie stores and abercrombie.com. The expansion is driven by a new partnership with Fanatics, the NFL’s e-commerce partner, who will use its broad reach across online and physical channels to broaden the overall product availability to fans. Abercrombie’s continued collaboration with the NFL reflects the retailer’s strategy to grow its lifestyle brand through meaningful partnerships that meet customers whenever, wherever and however they shop for their important life moments.

To celebrate the new season, Abercrombie will highlight top NFL players and influential women in sport, showcasing how they bring their personal style to the game on and off the field. Drake Maye (New England Patriots), Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) and Jaxson Dart (New York Giants) lead the campaign, with additional appearances from CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys), Cooper DeJean (Philadelphia Eagles), Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Seattle Seahawks), Jahmyr Gibbs (Detroit Lions) and Malik Nabers (New York Giants). The women's lineup includes Ann Michael Maye (content creator), Emily Engram (model and content creator), Claire Kittle (content creator and media personality) and Diana Flores (captain and quarterback of the Mexico Women's National Flag Football Team).

"Our customers are looking for ways to represent the teams they love while staying true to their personal style," said Corey Robinson, brand president of Abercrombie & Fitch. "That's what makes our partnership with the NFL such a natural fit. As fashion and sport continue to shape culture, we're creating more ways for fans to bring their team pride into everyday style. The strong response we've seen from customers reinforces that demand, and in our second year as an Official Fashion Partner of the NFL, we're expanding our assortment and distribution network to bring our signature collection to even more fans."

“Abercrombie & Fitch shares our vision of fandom and fashion working hand in hand, as we continue to position the NFL globally at the intersection of sports and culture,” said NFL Senior Vice President of Consumer Products and Licensing Casey Collins. “With an expanded collection and distribution network this season, fans and players will have even more ways to express themselves and celebrate the game we all love.”

“The inaugural NFL by Abercrombie collection was a hit with fans, and we’re excited to build on that momentum in year two,” said Sam Archibald, Chief Merchandising Officer of Fanatics Commerce. “Abercrombie brings a distinct fashion point of view to NFL product, and this season we’re excited to offer it to fans wherever they shop across the full NFL ecosystem - from NFL Shop and Fanatics.com, to team shops online and in stadiums.”

The Abercrombie 2026 NFL assortment includes men’s, women’s, kids’, baby and toddler styles, broadening the product range across age groups. Designed to be worn beyond just game day, hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts, outerwear and more will be available. Select store locations will also feature expanded team-specific assortments tailored to local fan bases.

This season, the partnership will also introduce a steady cadence of product drops, including co-designed collections with NFL players and personal styling for select talent through Abercrombie’s “Style Concierge.”

Throughout the season, Abercrombie will bring the partnership to key NFL moments, including tunnel walks, arrival moments at select international games and Super Bowl activations. Fans can learn more at abercrombie.com and follow @abercrombie on Instagram and TikTok for season-long updates.

About Abercrombie & Fitch:

Abercrombie & Fitch is an effortless, elevated American lifestyle brand, blending heritage and modern style through quality apparel, accessories and fragrance crafted for all of life’s moments. Abercrombie & Fitch is the namesake brand of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and is sold in more than 300 stores worldwide (including abercrombie kids) and on abercrombie.com globally.

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#SportyPeachy #EnglandPeachy Kings Dock Sports Group Limited Launches Liverpool Basketball as Super League Basketball's Newest Franchise, Returning Top-Tier Professional Basketball to Liverpool

Super League Basketball (SLB) announced the launch of its landmark 10th franchise, returning top-flight men's professional basketball to one of Britain's most iconic sporting cities. The new club, Liverpool Basketball, will begin competing in the upcoming 2026-27 season, with M&S Bank Arena serving as its home venue on Liverpool's iconic waterfront.

The announcement represents more than long-term investment and the launch of a new club. It marks the creation of a new sporting institution for Liverpool -one designed to compete at the highest level while delivering lasting economic, community and cultural impact.

The franchise is owned by Kings Dock Sports Group Ltd, the sports holding company founded by media executive and sports investor, Jason Dolan. Kings Dock Sports Group is committed to building a club capable of competing at the highest level internationally while becoming a lasting civic institution for Liverpool and a catalyst for growing basketball across the region.

Jason Dolan, Founder and Owner - Kings Dock Sports Group Ltd, said:

"We are building for decades - not seasons. That's why Liverpool was the clear choice. Its global sporting reputation, world-class arena, vibrant city centre and passionate supporters have created a culture shaped by clubs that represent more than competition - they represent their communities, their supporters and their city. This culture provides the foundation to build one of Europe's premier basketball clubs.

Our ambition is to build a professional club that Liverpool is proud to call its own. One that reflects the character of this city, inspires young people, attracts world-class talent and delivers an unforgettable experience to the Liverpool community every time the doors open at M&S Bank Arena."

The new franchise further strengthens Liverpool's position as one of the UK's leading destinations for major sporting and entertainment events, adding another year-round professional sports organisation to the city's expanding visitor economy.

Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Transformation, Councillor Ruth Bennett, said:

"Liverpool has earned a reputation as a city that stages major sport to a world-class standard, and the arrival of a Super League Basketball franchise restores something that has been missing for more than a decade - a top-flight professional team on our waterfront across a full season, year after year."

Cllr Graham Morgan, Deputy Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said:

"This investment will bring a new professional sports organisation to the Liverpool City Region, creating jobs, strengthening our visitor economy and reinforcing our region's standing as somewhere global investors choose to build.

Just as importantly, the club's commitment to working with local communities should open pathways for young people in this fast-growing sport. I look forward to seeing our newest professional team competing and creating opportunities for local people."

Faye Dyer, Chief Executive of Liverpool Experience Campus, home to M&S Bank Arena said:

"Welcoming a Super League Basketball franchise to M&S Bank Arena marks another exciting chapter in Liverpool's rich sporting story and we're proud to play a role in bringing it to life.

This partnership further strengthens Liverpool's reputation as a destination for world-class sport, entertainment and live experiences, while highlighting the important role Liverpool Experience Campus plays in the city's ongoing growth and success.

Bringing people together through unforgettable live experiences is at the heart of everything we do. Becoming the home of this new team reflects our ambition to make elite sport more accessible, inspire the next generation and create year-round energy on the waterfront.

We're excited to welcome new audiences through our doors and give fans the opportunity to experience top-level basketball in the heart of the city. We hope that seeing elite athletes compete on their doorstep will inspire young people across the Liverpool City Region, helping to grow the game and create memories that will last for years to come."

Annie Brown, General Manager of The Municipal and Chair of Liverpool's ABID Board, said:

"We are delighted to be able to support these events that don't just bring footfall to the city, but vibrancy and animation. Liverpool's ABID introduced the £2 levy to support events that make a real difference to our visitor economy in a sustainable way. It's about converting visits to stays to support our hotels and accommodation sector. We know that people want to make the most out of their visit and sporting events really do capture the imagination and encourage people to stay for longer. Basketball will find its audience in Liverpool, and it'll will be another sport we get passionate about, which is good news for everyone".

Over the coming weeks, the organisation will unveil the club's identity, branding, leadership appointments, coaching staff and inaugural playing roster, alongside a comprehensive community program designed to inspire participation and provide pathways for the young talented players across the Liverpool City Region.

Season ticket registrations, founding partnerships and additional club announcements will begin later this summer as preparations continue for the franchise's inaugural season.

Today marks the return of professional basketball to Liverpool. Tomorrow begins the work of building a club that will represent the city for generations to come.

Super League Basketball (SLB) is the top tier of men's professional basketball in Great Britain. Established in 2024 by a consortium of the country's leading professional clubs, the league succeeded the British Basketball League and tipped off its first season in September 2024. SLB clubs compete for the domestic championship and represent Great Britain in European competitions, including the ENBL, Basketball Champions League and the FIBA Europe Cup. The league is broadcast globally by DAZN. With the addition of the Liverpool franchise, SLB will comprise 10 clubs for the 2026-27 season. superleaguebasketballm.co.uk

Liverpool Experience Campus (LEX) is the UK's only interconnected arena, convention and exhibition campus, set on Liverpool's Kings Dock waterfront. Comprising M&S Bank Arena, the Convention Centre, the Exhibition Centre and the Auditorium, the campus opened in 2008 and has since welcomed millions of visitors to concerts, conferences, exhibitions and major international sporting events. M&S Bank Arena has a capacity of up to 11,000 and is one of the UK's busiest venues. LEX is a major regional employer and a long-standing contributor to Liverpool's visitor economy and social value programmes. mandsbankarena.com

About Kings Dock Sports Group Ltd:

Kings Dock Sports Group Ltd is the ownership company behind Liverpool's Super League Basketball franchise. Founded by American sports investor Jason Dolan, the company was established to build world-class sports properties and long-term community impact through sports in Liverpool. Dolan is also the founder of The Atlanta Cup, one of the largest annual professional tennis exhibitions in the United States.

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