Story highlights Designer Ralph Lauren has unveiled Team USA's new Olympic uniforms

Some social media users are pointing out the shirts look similar to the Russian flag

(CNN) Team USA will be showcasing a spanking new uniform at the Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony.

The uniforms were unveiled last week by designer Ralph Lauren and the United States Olympic Committee and will be seen in public for the first time as the American athletes enter Maracana Stadium on Friday.

Introducing the 2016 Opening Ceremony uniforms! #TeamUSA will be looking GOOD thanks to @RalphLauren! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/rMnLIq87cH — U.S. Olympic Team (@TeamUSA) July 29, 2016

The USOC billed the uniform as "fresh and sporty, with classic elements" on its website. The uniforms also feature "an all-American palette of red, white and blue."

The Ralph Lauren website features the new Team USA Olympic outfits.

But it wasn't long before critics on social media started pointing out the design of the T-shirt, visible just above the jacket, bore a striking resemblance to the Russian flag.

The design of Team USA's Olympic T-shirt has sparked comparsions to the Russian flag.

The color palette was Kremlin-approved, one commenter joked on Twitter. For those unfamiliar, the Russian flag features white, blue and red stripes.

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