American Fashion Designers Reinterpret State Flags for New York Exhibition

AUGUST 16, 2026 — In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, a major public installation organized by Vogue magazine and the Council of Fashion Designers of America is set to replace the traditional flag display at Rockefeller Center in New York City, according to the magazine. Operating in collaboration with the non-partisan…

See Full Story

Oregon City Approves Elevator-Inspired Flag

JULY 26, 2026 — The city commission of Oregon City, Oregon, in the United States, has unanimously selected a new city flag design, reports Oregon Public Broadcasting. The new flag replaces its cluttered 1989 banner with minimalist, geometric symbolism. Designed with volunteer assistance from the North American Vexillological Association (NAVA), the flag incorporates white, blue,…

See Full Story

Massachusetts State Flag Redesign Paused Over Historical Symbolism and Education Concerns

JUNE 27, 2026 — The Massachusetts Seal, Flag, and Motto Advisory Commission in the United States has halted its planned public listening sessions to overhaul its strategy following internal disagreement regarding cultural symbolism and public historical literacy, according to a Commission Meeting on July 25, 2026. The American state body convened its first meeting since…

See Full Story

Colorado: Gilpin County Flag Contest Paused

JUNE 15, 2026 — The Board of County Commissioners for Gilpin County, Colorado, postponed adopting the county’s first official flag on June 9, after determining that the leading public submission required further refinement, according to the Mountain Ear. Organized to commemorate the upcoming 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood and the United States semiquincentennial, the design…

See Full Story