Ralph Lauren serves western-inspired luxury at New York show
Ralph Lauren gave a nod to the Beyonce-inspired cowboy trend for his latest catwalk show, a trend that’s taken off since the release of the star’s Cowboy Carter album in March.
While the colour palette was neutral, the 84-year-old designer went for metallics and knitwear for his autumn/winter collection – complete with cowboy hats, belts and boots.
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Models walked the runway in nude tailored coats over a shirt and tie in the same colour, cropped knit jumpers and cardigans paired with sparkly mesh maxi skirts, sequinned evening gowns, and matching trousers and suit jackets.
Accessories included understated handbags, western belts, cowboy knee-high boots and hats.
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Founded in 1967, Ralph Lauren became best known for its famous polo shirt, and the brand has a history of Americana dressing – rooted in America’s cultural heritage, so cowboy-style makes a lot of sense for the latest collection.
This show – which took place in the designer’s private design studio, the runway reminiscent of a Manhattan gallery – was understated compared to some of his most famous shows, which include taking over Central Park and holding a runway show around his classic car collection.
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- Jessica Chastain
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- Jodie Turner-Smith
Jessica Chastain, Glenn Close, Jodie Turner-Smith and Kerry Washington joined a star-studded roster across film, TV and music at the intimate show in New York – while muse and supermodel Christy Turlington, 55, walked the runway.
"I get a bit of a fashion lesson from Ralph Lauren," Chastain said after the show. There’s a beautiful dress that came down [the runway] with a white lace collar and it was paired with a western belt, and I loved it.
"I would have never thought of pairing that look together. He’s the only designer who could put on a tuxedo with a pair of cowboy boots [too]. He really has so much fun with his fashion and that’s what I’ve come to expect. I’ve learnt that I’m allowed to break the rules."
