Team USA, Tailored: Ralph Lauren Brings American Winter Elegance to Milan 2026

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As the world turns its eyes to the snow-dusted peaks of Milan and Cortina for the 2026 Winter Olympics, Team USA will arrive wrapped not just in national pride, but in a vision of American style that feels timeless, modern, and unmistakably Ralph Lauren.

For the Opening Ceremony, the look is a study in quiet confidence. Athletes will step into a winter-white wool coat finished with heritage wooden toggles — crisp, architectural, and effortlessly elegant. Beneath it, a bold navy turtleneck sweater woven with the American flag brings graphic impact, paired with tailored wool trousers that lean more Milan than medal stand. The effect is polished yet powerful, a reminder that understatement can still command the spotlight.

The Closing Ceremony shifts the mood entirely — and joyfully. Here, Ralph Lauren channels vintage alpine glamour with oversized, color-blocked puffers in saturated red, white, and blue, layered over patriotic knits and crisp white utility pants. Suede alpine boots, leather belts, and classic knit hats finish the look, turning the final parade into a moving postcard of American winter style.

Every piece in the collection is proudly made in the USA, reinforcing a commitment not just to aesthetics, but to craftsmanship and heritage — values as enduring as the Olympic flame itself.

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Beyond the ceremonial moments, the full Team USA Collection extends the spirit of the Games into everyday winter dressing. Think shearling-lined jackets, hockey-inspired layers, bold fleece, graphic knits, and elevated cold-weather essentials that feel just as right in Aspen, Greenwich, or Palm Beach on a chilly evening as they do in Cortina. These are pieces designed not to fade with the closing credits of the Games, but to live on as keepsakes of a global moment.

Ralph Lauren’s Olympic partnership now spans nearly two decades, and yet 2026 feels like a subtle reinvention. Rather than lean into spectacle or trend-driven theatrics, the brand returns to its roots — clean lines, classic Americana, and clothing that tells a story without shouting. It’s a reminder that true luxury doesn’t chase attention; it quietly earns it.

In a year when the world gathers once again around the ideals of unity, excellence, and international connection, what Team USA wears matters as much symbolically as it does visually. These uniforms are not just garments — they are statements of identity, heritage, and hope, stitched into wool, knit, and leather.

When the athletes of Team USA step onto the world stage in Milan and Cortina, they won’t simply be representing sport. They’ll be carrying a vision of American style that is confident, timeless, and beautifully composed — the kind of elegance that endures long after the last medal is awarded.