In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the CFDA and Vogue partnered with Rockefeller Center and national nonpartisan organization America250 to present United Flags of Fashion.

Leading American designers were invited to create original flags inspired by the states and territories of the United States. Each participant was tasked with reimagining one of the 50 state flags, five territory flags or Washington D.C., offering a creative interpretation that reflects the nation’s rich diversity and cultural breadth.

The initiative will take over the iconic state flags at the Rink at Rockefeller Center; more than 120 custom flags will be flown on the flag poles framing the Manhattan landmark from July 27 through September 4, 2026. The installation will be complemented by a celebratory launch event paying tribute to the enduring legacy of American fashion.

Additionally, the Vogue flag, by artist Hazel Zavala, is a reinterpretation of the United States of America flag, drawing from the national heritage of quilt-making and the work of contemporary abstract American artists. CFDA commissioned illustrator Ruben Toledo to create a flag that represents the fashion organization. The Rockefeller Center flag was designed by Nell Diamond, founder and CEO of Hill House Home, the beloved lifestyle brand located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

“The flags are a reminder of how creativity and making beautiful things are twin sources of national pride. All the fashion designers we spoke to were thrilled to make flags, and they took to the project joyfully. The result is a tribute to the country’s anniversary we can all be proud of,” said Anna Wintour, Chief Content Officer, Condé Nast, Global Editorial Director, Vogue.

“This moment in history provides us with a unique chance to honor the imagination, ingenuity, and diversity that embody the American spirit. Fashion has long contributed to our nation’s story—showcasing its resilience, celebrating individuality, and influencing cultures – and the CFDA is proud to be a part of the America250 celebration,” said Steven Kolb, CEO and President of the CFDA.

“Rockefeller Center’s campus is a stage for designers, artists, and brands to reimagine how culture is experienced in New York City,” said EB Kelly, Senior Managing Director at Tishman Speyer and Head of Rockefeller Center. “America250: United Flags of Fashion honors the spirit of American creativity and craftsmanship while continuing Rockefeller Center’s legacy as a destination where art, fashion, and public life intersect.”

“Fashion has always been a powerful expression of America’s creativity, identity, and cultural evolution,” said Rosie Rios, Chair of America250. “As we commemorate our nation’s 250th anniversary, United Flags of Fashion offers a bold and inspiring tribute to the artistry that defines the American spirit. Through the vision of these extraordinary designers, this installation will invite Americans and visitors from around the world to see our shared story reflected through the lens of fashion and design.”

America250’s aim is to inspire fellow Americans to reflect on the nation’s past, strengthen the love of country, and renew the commitment to the ideals of democracy through programs that educate, engage, and unite us as a nation.

America250 will foster shared experiences that spark imagination, showcase the rich tapestry of our American stories, inspire service in our communities, honor the enduring strength, and celebrate the resilience of the United States of America.

Long a nexus of art and fashion, Rockefeller Center provides an ideal setting for the installation, with its historic public art installations and Art Deco architecture creating a dynamic backdrop that inspires designers, brands, and creative collaborations throughout the campus. Over 100 historic works of art can be found on permanent display throughout Rockefeller Center’s campus, in addition regularly curated exhibitions which showcase the works of emerging and diverse artists, many of whom were commissioned to create original, site-specific works that are showcased for the first time at the Center.

The United Flags of Fashion will be featured on a special micro-site developed by design agency Porto Rocha.

Upon the close of the United Flags of Fashion initiative, all flags will be donated to SCAD Museum of Art (Savannah, GA) for preservation and future public exhibition.

Participating designers and brands are Aisling Camps, Alejandra Alonso Rojas, Alice+Olivia by Stacey Bendet, Altuzarra, Alabama Chanin, Alexis Bittar, Amiri, Ana Khouri, Andre Walker, America 250, APL, Area, Ashlyn, Aubero, Bach Mai, Batsheva, Bernard James Fine Jewelry, Bibhu Mohapatra, Billy Reid, Bode, Brandon Blackwood, Brother Vellies, Calvin Klein, Carolina Herrera, CFDA, Chloe Gosselin, Christian Cowan, Christian Roth, Christopher John Rogers, Clare V., Coach, Collina Strada, Cult Gaia, Cynthia Rowley, Danielle Frankel, Denim Tears, Dennis Basso, Diane von Furstenberg, Diotima, Don’t Let Disco, Edie Parker, Edmundo Castillo, Elena Velez, ERL, Fleur du Mal, Gabriela Hearst, GapStudio, Gigi Burris Millinery, Harwell Godfrey, Heirlome, Hope for Flowers by Tracy Reese, House of Aama, Jamie Okuma, Jenni Kayne, Jennifer Fisher, Jennifer Meyer, John Bartlett, Jonathan Cohen, Kallmeyer, Kate Barton, Kendra Scott, Kenneth Cole, Kenneth Nicholson, Khiry, KidSuper Studios, Kim Shui, Kobi Halperin, Kozaburo, Krewe Eyewear, Kule, Lafayette 148, Lagos, Lapointe, L’Enchanteur, lemlem, Lizzie Fortunato, Lorraine Schwartz Fine Jewelry, Luar, Marina Moscone, Melitta Baumeister, Meruert Tolegen, Michael Kors, Michelle Ochs, Narciso Rodriguez, Nell Diamond, Nicole Miller, Norma Kamali, Peter Do, Phipps, Prabal Gurung, Presley Oldham, Public School New York, Rachel Zoe, Ralph Lauren, Rebecca Minkoff, Reed Krakoff, Rockefeller Center, Ruben Toledo, Ruthie Davis, Ryan Roche, Sachin Babi, Sami Miro Vintage, Selima Optique, Sergio Hudson, Simkhai, Stan Herman Studio, Studio One Eighty-Nine, Tanner Fletcher, Tanya Taylor, The Elder Statesman, Theophilio, Thom Browne, Todd Snyder, Tommy Hilfiger, Tory Burch, TWP, Urban Zen, Vera Wang, Vogue, Who Decides War, Wiederhoeft, Willy Chavarria, Zankov, Zero + Maria Cornejo.