this just in...

ever wonder where the term "tacky american" comes from?
well wonder no more, my dears!

ralph lauren decided to answer your question by designing THESE classy little cardigans for the U.S. olympic team to wear at the opening ceremonies in sochi on february 6th.

the long awaited pictures were released today to the immediate sounds of giggles from the rest of the world...

i kid, i kid. 
USA! USA!
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(fret not, y'all! you can get your mitts on your very own for a mere $595 -- 
why not just round her up to 6 hundo, ralphie boy?? --
but hurry, bunnies. as of this morning, there were only about 300 available.)

(images via nymag's the cut, usa today.)