The most-hyped fashion house of 2020 might be the US Postal Service gift shop.
In a show of solidarity for the beleaguered government agency, people are snapping up USPS-themed crop-tops, tote bags, and dog costumes. So many have nabbed their own Earth Day tee that orders are backlogged into September.
Dozens of agencies sell their own “branded” wares:
Profits from most government merch stores are funneled into agencies’ employee associations.
At the CIA, the Employee Activity Association — a group that funds perks like gym memberships and concert tickets — gets that sweet, sweet barbecue sauce money.