Vinay Kumar
Erin Andrews did not just work at the sidelines as the 2026 NFL playoffs. She made a complete fashion moment that even had the viewers talking even after the final whistle. Whereas the games were providing drama on the stadium floor, Andrews was providing a different type of energy with faux fur oversized and smooth leather outerwear that immediately went viral. All the angles were captured by cameras. Every detail was disclosed by social media. What was initially an easy wardrobe decision turned out to be one of the most discussed style stories of the Super Bowl season, demonstrating that sideline style can receive just as much attention as the game.
Erin Andrews breaks down her viral Super Bowl fur coat moment
“I have a lot of help. If you saw me away from being in the public eye or mingling, I mean — ” Erin Andrews joked, before adding, “I have a fantastic stylist. She really, really hit it out of the park. The coats!” Her honesty only added to the charm of a fashion moment that dominated playoff headlines as much as the games themselves.The fashion frenzy began on Jan. 11, when Andrews stepped onto the field in a dramatic faux fur coat by Rob Zangardi’s outerwear label Auter. “Thank you so much to Rob. He freaking killed it too,” she said, praising the designer behind the now famous look. The coat sparked instant reactions online, yet Andrews revealed she had no idea it was trending during the broadcast.In an earlier interview, she explained, “I knew when my stylist, Daniela Romero, suggested I wear it that it was outside the box and super fun — and I thought Philly was the best place to do it,” adding, “I forgot I was even wearing it when I did my first hit with the NFL on FOX Pregame Show because I was so locked in.”The momentum continued. Days later, she wore an Italian leather trench from Auter, raising the stakes even higher. “We kind of really screwed ourselves because we did the big fur first. Then we did the second one from Auter — the all-leather trench — and then it was NFC Championship and we were like, ‘Oh no, what are we going to do?’ ” she recalled.For the NFC Championship, Andrews trusted her instincts. “I really don’t trust myself in terms of shopping or anything like that, but I found this one. I sent it to Daniela and she’s like, ‘Let’s get it,’ ” she said. The coat reportedly sold out quickly. “Next year should be a whole coat thing,” she teased. “It’ll be fun.”With confidence, humor and a strong creative team, Andrews proved that sideline style can be just as memorable as the final score.
