{"id":592489,"date":"2026-04-08T02:15:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T02:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/592489\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T02:15:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T02:15:27","slug":"superdry-taps-afl-star-charlie-curnow-for-game-changers-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/592489\/","title":{"rendered":"Superdry Taps AFL Star Charlie Curnow For &#8216;Game Changers&#8217; Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Superdry has launched its Autumn\/Winter 2026 campaign, Game Changers, spotlighting a new generation of athletes shaping the future of Australian sport and style.<\/p>\n<p>Fronting the campaign is AFL forward Charlie Curnow, whose on-field dominance and growing cultural profile positions him as the face of the brand\u2019s latest push into the intersection of sport and fashion.<\/p>\n<p>A two-time Coleman Medallist (2022, 2023), Curnow has cemented his place among the AFL\u2019s elite, notching more than 300 career goals across stints with Carlton Football Club and Sydney Swans.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1654935\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Uezz0qOg.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The campaign marks his first major move into fashion, with Superdry framing the athlete as a \u201cfashionable forward\u201d as it leans into athletes\u2019 growing influence beyond the field.<\/p>\n<p>The creative builds on a legacy of athlete partnerships for the brand, following figures such as Lance Franklin, and reflects a broader trend of sports stars driving conversations across culture, identity and personal style.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1654943\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/WG55Mfsg-1.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Superdry said the Game Changers platform is designed to celebrate both performance and personality, aligning with its positioning as a lifestyle brand that bridges sport, streetwear and everyday wear.<\/p>\n<p>The AW26 range includes outerwear staples such as puffers and bombers, alongside technical windbreakers, knitwear and elevated sweats \u2013 all designed to transition seamlessly from training to daily life.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCharlie embodies everything Game Changers stands for,\u201d said Reg Griessel, head of Superdry. \u201cHis elite performance on the field combined with his effortless off-field style makes him a natural fit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Curnow added that while his focus has always been football, the campaign presents a new opportunity to express himself beyond the game.<\/p>\n<p>The campaign rolled out from April 2 across PR, digital and social channels.<\/p>\n<p>Join more than 30,000 advertising industry experts<\/p>\n<p>Get all the latest advertising and media news direct to your inbox from B&amp;T.<\/p>\n<p>\t\tSubscribe\n\t  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Superdry has launched its Autumn\/Winter 2026 campaign, Game Changers, spotlighting a new generation of athletes shaping the 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