First Day of Issue Ceremony: American Icons

Join us at the James A. Farley Post Office in New York, NY, as we celebrate 250 years of the United States of America by releasing the American Icons Curated by Ralph Lauren Commemorative Forever® stamps.

For nearly six decades, Ralph Lauren has influenced American style. Throughout his life, he has been dedicated to protecting our cultural traditions, most notably in his commitment to preserving and conserving the 1813 flag that inspired our national anthem and became our national symbol—the Star-Spangled Banner—for generations to come.

Selected from his own unparalleled archive and from visuals that have inspired him, the images Ralph Lauren chose for the stamps embody our shared values and reflect the unique fabric of our nation: freedom, independence, equality, opportunity, and the pursuit of happiness.

In celebration of the issuance, a commemorative capsule collection will debut on June 9 at select Ralph Lauren retail stores globally and on RalphLauren.com. The capsule includes the 2026 U.S. Flag stamp reimagined as Ralph Lauren’s iconic American Flag Sweater, a classic Polo Shirt, and a Ball Cap.