A Sizzling Night at the 2026 ESPYs
The 2026 ESPY Awards unfolded under a blistering New York sky, with temperatures climbing into the high 90s as the city’s elite gathered on the red carpet.
Among them, NHL standout Jack Hughes turned heads in a crisp three-piece suit, a sartorial nod to his off-ice style and a nod to his Olympic sponsor.
Hughes, who secured the game-winning overtime goal against Canada to clinch the United States’ gold medal in men’s hockey, said the ensemble was provided by Polo Ralph Lauren, the official outfitter for the U.S. Olympic team.
Ralph Lauren’s Olympic Outfitting Legacy
The brand, known for its Americana aesthetic, dressed the national Olympic and Paralympic athletes for the opening and closing ceremonies, and supplied kits to the men’s hockey team upon their arrival in Milan for the 2026 Winter Games.
Jack Hughes and his brother Quinn were among the athletes outfitted, reflecting the company’s long-standing partnership with U.S. sport.
After the ceremony, Hughes headed to the Jersey Shore for his offseason, while the Hughes brothers prepare for their eighth NHL season, riding the momentum of a historic gold-medal run.
The fashion buzz extended to New York Fashion Week, where Ralph Lauren’s show featured Anne Hathaway, Ariana DeBose, Lana Del Rey and Gigi Hadid in the front row, highlighting the brand’s crossover with entertainment.
Speculation about a possible romance between Hughes and pop star Tate McRae has added a personal storyline to his rising public profile.