Fashion and Accessory Brands Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary
In celebration of the Fourth of July and the U.S.’s semiquincentennial, American brands have released limited-edition capsule collections. The launches range from Wrangler’s Americana Collection of men’s, women’s and styles featuring stars and stripes patterns, bandanas and wild horse prints to Ralph Lauren’s American icons commemorative capsule.
Here, WWD highlights nine celebratory launches for America 250.
Ralph Lauren’s American Icons stamp ball cap.
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Ralph Lauren
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the of America, the U.S. Postal Service announced a collection of “American Icons” stamps curated by Ralph Lauren. The collection marks the first time the U.S. Postal Service has invited an individual to curate an official and complete USPS stamp collection, the brand told WWD.
In addition, to celebrate the moment, Lauren has debuted an “American Icons” commemorative capsule collection. Highlights include the 2026 American Flag stamp reimagined as the brand’s iconic American Flag sweater, ball cap and classic polo shirt. The capsule is available for purchase via the brand’s e-commerce and in select global Ralph Lauren stores.
Magnetic Me
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Magnetic Me
The popular childrenswear brand that incorporates magnetic fasteners and was cofounded by friends Lauren Levy and Lawrence Scheer, is celebrating with the launch of its Fourth of July collection. The line — designed for backyard barbecues, watching fireworks and family getaways — includes an array of baby, toddler and kids’ apparel ranging from a blue striped seersucker dress to onesies with hotdog and flag motifs as well as a few matching pajama styles for women.
Funboy x Aviator Nation
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Funboy x Aviator Nation
Aviator Nation teamed up with the luxury pool company Funboy to launch a limited-edition collaboration collection that celebrates the magic of California summer. Key styles include paddle boards, a chaise lounge, and a quintessential tube float — all with Aviator Nation’s signature lightning bolt graphics, rainbow stripes and vibrant color palette. The Funboy x Aviator Nation, priced $29 to $499, is available via both brands’ e-commerce sites.
Coach
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Coach
To celebrate America 250, Coach released a collection celebrating American style, priced $250 to $695. Highlights include signature Tabby handbags embellished with Americana motifs and a handcrafted American flag sweater vest. The seven leather good bags and two bag charms, part of America’s 250th collection, is releasing July 1.
Lingua Franca
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Lingua Franca
Ahead of the American holiday, New York-based knitwear brand Lingua Franca partnered with Tiny Pricks Project, the public art initiative founded by artist Diana Weymar and Chorus, the pro-democracy creator network, to release “We the People,” a creator-designed collection and art exhibition. The activation included a multiday gathering at Lingua Franca’s Townhouse from June 25 to 26; a 12-piece art collection, featuring works by Weymar within a curated exhibition and sale of works from Tiny Pricks Project; an assortment of bestselling Lingua Franca styles in cotton, and a 25-piece Chorus collection codesigned with 20 of its creators.
The collection, which is available to shop via the knitwear brand’s e-commerce “support the missions of all three entities, highlighting the role artists, creators, and storytellers play in shaping civic culture and encouraging democratic participation,” the brand said in a statement. In addition, proceeds from the art exhibition will support the Tiny Pricks Project continued growth while Lingua Franca will be supporting Chorus with a donation and promotion of the line through Election Day.
Brooks Brothers
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Brooks Brothers
Brooks Brothers has unveiled a limited-edition collection that honors the brand’s 200-plus-year legacy of American style and craftsmanship. The collection includes 250 individually numbered, made-to-order Italian wool 1818 navy blazers featuring custom archival lining inspired by Brooks Brothers’ history. The line also features a 250th anniversary Liberty tie, which is a reissue of the label’s original 1976 Bicentennial design featuring the Liberty Bell motif and BB#1 Repp Stripe.
Stetson
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Stetson
The American heritage brand has launched a limited-edition USA 250 Collection featuring five special-edition hats. Styles include four fur felt hats — 250th Skyline, the 250th Range, the 250th Open Road, the 250th Bozeman — and the all-new straw Independence 20x. The four fur felt hats feature red, white and blue satin liners; select hats ship in limited-edition USA 250 hat boxes, and pins vary from an American flag hat pin to a gold-tone USA branding iron pin. The collection is priced $165 to $390 and is available to shop via the brand’s e-commerce.
Iskra Jewelry pendant necklaces.
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Iskra Jewelry
Iskra Jewelry has launched an America 250 Limited Edition pendant necklace to celebrate the country’s historic moment. Crafted in 14-karat solid gold, the pendant is able to be personalized with customers’ initials and features a speciality flag and firework motif on its front side. The style, which is made and shipped from the U.S., is available for purchase as a pendant for $250, or as a full necklace for $499 via the jewelry brand’s e-commerce site.
Jos. A. Bank
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Jos. A. Bank
Jos. A. Bank has launched a limited-edition blazer that was crafted in the brand’s New Bedford factory in New England in honor of the anniversary. The tailored, two-button navy style is available for purchase on the brand’s e-commerce and priced $495.
