Ralph Lauren Unveils Team USA's 2026 Olympic Uniforms: A Blend of Heritage, Style, and Innovation
December 4, 2025
Paralympian Brenna Huckaby discusses competing in her third Games and the pride of wearing the uniform.
Ralph Lauren unveiled Team USA’s 2026 Milano Cortina opening and closing ceremony uniforms, featuring items like a white wool coat, flag-inspired turtleneck, tailored trousers, and a color-blocked puffer for the closing look.
David Lauren emphasizes that the designs are tailored to reflect athletes’ energy and comfort on the world stage, aiming to capture the spirit of the Games.
The collection is presented as a long-standing partnership between Ralph Lauren and the U.S. Olympic program, spanning decades and generations of athletes.
A textured sheepskin bomber jacket nods to early U.S. Army aviation gear, balancing heritage with fashion-forward, accessible design.
The 2026 line includes jackets, boots, mittens, and belts, all manufactured in the United States.
The pieces are made in the United States, reflecting Ralph Lauren’s two-decade history of outfitting Team USA and blending timelessness with modern American spirit.
Village wear for athletes now emphasizes turtlenecks, a shift driven by positive feedback from competitors.
Athletes like Erin Jackson call the gear a source of American pride and a meaningful perk of being on the team.
Olympic athletes sometimes trade Team USA items in the village, with para snowboarder Brenna Huckaby and Red Gerard noting attachment to the collection.
The public collection, including jackets, bomber jackets, and hockey jerseys, was released for sale on the ceremony day.
The overarching aim is a unified, stylish, and culturally resonant American image, with functional innovations for athletes.
The collection leans on red, white, and blue motifs and emphasizes wearable, durable pieces suitable for both competition and village life.
Craftsmanship and lasting quality are emphasized, with pieces designed to tell athletes’ stories and withstand global travel.
Beyond ceremonial outfits, Village Gear offers wearable pieces for athletes, families, and spectators, maintaining a patriotic theme for Milan.
New tech comes with Nike’s ThermaFIT Air Milano jackets, an insulating system that adjusts warmth without layering.
Designers blended iconic pieces like toggle coats and tailored Italian trousers with an American lens for a globally appealing yet distinctly American style.
Athletes such as Evan Bates, Madison Chock, Erin Jackson, Brenna Huckaby, and Red Gerard are featured in pre-Games photos, highlighting preparation.
Maia and Alex Shibutani and other athletes are associated with the new outfits in promotional materials.
The rollout underscores domestic production, with apparel made in the USA.
Designer Ralph Lauren shares a personal anecdote about a beloved shearling bomber jacket, tying family history to the brand ethos.
The bomber jacket design echoes the founder’s father’s look when starting the company selling men’s ties door-to-door.
David Lauren notes a shift from high-tech, illuminated pieces to a cleaner, timeless approach that tells an optimistic American story.
The Team USA Collection goes on sale December 4, 2025, across Ralph Lauren stores, select department stores, and online, with options for men, women, and children.
Public release aligns with the ceremony looks, with a pop-up planned at Cortina d’Ampezzo for Olympic attendees.
Shopers can find the collection now at stores, online, and via TeamUSAShop.com, including leather shearling jackets and various sweaters and outerwear.
The 2026 collection includes an Alpine update—rugby-inspired shirt, barrel-leg jeans, and an American-flag sweater refreshed with Olympic rings—while staying unmistakably Ralph Lauren.
The Ralph Lauren-U.S. team partnership began with the 2008 Beijing Games and has since elevated the brand’s profile and value, with notable market reactions after Rio 2016.
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