Ralph Lauren is putting classic American sportswear back on the Olympic stage, unveiling Team USA’s Opening and Closing Ceremony uniforms for Milano Cortina 2026. The drop marks Ralph Lauren’s 10th consecutive Games outfitting Team USA, extending a partnership that has dressed U.S. athletes for nearly 20 years.
A 10th Games milestone for Ralph Lauren
Unveiled from NEW YORK, the new parade looks to celebrate almost two decades of collaboration between Ralph Lauren and Team USA. The brand frames this anniversary as an evolution of a design story built around “timeless and modern” uniforms that channel U.S. athletes’ passion, optimism, and pursuit of excellence.
With Milan—one of the world’s key fashion capitals—as the backdrop for Milano Cortina 2026, the design team set out to honor the city’s creative spirit while staying true to the sharp tailoring, heritage details, and polished prep that define Ralph Lauren.
Opening Ceremony: winter-white polish
The Opening…
Ceremony look centers on a winter-white wool coat with heritage-inspired wooden toggles, worn over an American flag intarsia wool turtleneck sweater and tailored wool trousers. The effect is classic duffle-coat energy, sharpened for the stadium with clean lines and a strong flag motif that will read clearly on global broadcasts.
Accessories lean into patriotic layering. Athletes will wear red, white, and blue intarsia knit hats and mittens, a leather belt, and brown suede alpine boots with spirited red laces, giving the ensemble a mountain-ready edge while keeping the overall silhouette tailored and elegant.
Closing Ceremony: vintage ski, modern edge For the Closing Ceremony, Ralph Lauren shifts into a sportier register. The look is built around a color-blocked puffer jacket inspired by vintage ski racing kits, featuring bold Team USA graphics and a patriotic palette.
Underneath, athletes will wear a coordinating wool turtleneck sweater and crisp white utility pants that nod to technical skiwear. As with the Opening Ceremony, accessories repeat: red, white, and blue knit hats and mittens, a leather belt, and brown suede alpine boots tie both uniforms together visually. The result…
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