In an unprecedented honor that recognizes his standing within his home country, Ralph Lauren has been selected by the United States Postal Service to curate a set of commemorative stamps in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
Lauren hand-picked 13 images from his personal archives that he believes represent the fabric of the nation. The images were made into stamps by the USPS and will be available for purchase beginning next month.
Twelve of the stamps will feature an “American Icons” title and “Forever” and “USA” in white text in the upper left or upper right corners. A 13th stamp is a replica of a knit flag designed by Lauren that reads: “1776 to 2026.”
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The 12 stamps include an image of the flag blowing in the wind; a baseball glove used by Jackie Robinson; a worn and weathered pickup truck; a dog; the Empire State Building; a barn; a teddy bear; a lighthouse; a racing sailboat; horses running free; a hamburger, and a Diné, or Navajo, blanket.
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“In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, it is an honor to have been invited by the U.S. Postal Service to curate this special stamp collection,” Lauren said. “I love America, and these images symbolize the many ideals and aspirations that bind us together. They are icons of our country — authentic, timeless and passed down through generations — and reflect the dream of a better life that has always inspired me.”
The American Icons stamps will be issued as Forever stamps in panes of 13. The collection will be sold in either a commemorative pane, a portfolio, a postcard pack or pin card. The text at the top will read: “American Icons Curated by Ralph Lauren,” and the bottom row will read: “Celebrating 250 Years of the United States of America.”
Ralph Lauren is also creating a small collection in honor of the event that will include an American flag sweater, a polo shirt and a ball cap.
A dedication ceremony for the stamps will take place on June 9 at 11 a.m. at the James A. Farley Post Office Building. The public is invited to attend and are encouraged to register at usps.com/americaniconsstamps. Beginning that day, the stamps can be purchased at Post Office locations nationwide, in select Ralph Lauren retail stores and online.