How Ralph Lauren Collection Elevates Eveningwear To New Sartorial Heights
As a stalwart of the New York fashion scene, Ralph Lauren Collection has become synonymous with American style. It is fitting, then, that this season’s offering takes its inspiration from Manhattan’s glittering skyline, delivering decadent dresses that will dazzle like the city’s most iconic landmarks
If ever there was a brand able to decipher exactly what women want, it would undoubtedly be Ralph Lauren Collection. For six decades, the American label, established in 1967, has become a go-to for chic, versatile pieces that can take us from countryside to cocktail bar with ease. Whether it’s approachable, off-duty denims or elevated ball gowns, each collection is consistently effortless and enduringly relevant.
Indeed, the influential brand doesn’t just artfully decipher the mood of each season with knife-pleat precision; as a fashion stalwart whose name is inextricably linked with the very definition of American style, Ralph Lauren Collection sets the tone entirely. Over the years, it has remained a master at delivering what women are in the mood to wear. And for FW22, glamour was firmly on the agenda.
This season’s offering takes its inspiration from the towering beauty of the Manhattan skyline, with the city’s glittering spirit reflected in the collection’s architectural silhouettes and a minimalistic mood mimicking the clean beauty of New York’s iconic structures. Think standout party staples through a distinctly modern lens.
The little black dress gets a dazzling update for fall. With a sweeping silhouette and a refined high neckline, Ralph Lauren Collection’s form-fitting crepe gown is every inch a classic, but the scintillating cityscape that cascades across the hemline guarantees standout dazzle. Crafted from countless miniature crystals that will sparkle under disco lights and the headlamps of a taxi as you sashay down the sidewalk, this statement maxi dress is sure to make your confidence soar as high as the Empire State Building that inspired its glister.
“Ralph Lauren Collection’s form-fitting crepe gown is every inch a classic, but the scintillating cityscape that cascades across the hemline guarantees standout dazzle
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Meanwhile, bandeau ball gowns have an urban polish rendered in robust metallic colorways. Cut to a flattering silhouette with a fitted waist and a sumptuous skirt, this style is best paired with barely-there accessories to let the dress do the talking. And, if you’re out and about in the city that never sleeps, simply shrug on an oversized blazer or tailored leather jacket (even tough ankle boots will work) to further evoke a rebellious mood. After all, nothing feels more spirited than subverting sartorial norms.
In typical Ralph Lauren Collection style, however, FW22’s eveningwear is as easy-wearing and timeless as the cotton shirts the brand first designed in the ’70s. These dresses, like those preppy striped Oxfords that remain a steadfast garment for which the brand is renowned, are designed to take the effort out of getting dressed. Refined yet reliable, they’ll prove a true ally in contemporary wardrobes and are imbued with their own drama. This means they need very little in the way of accessorizing, too, which is not only a time-saver, but makes for fuss-free dressing – particularly helpful during a season where social calendars are full and fancy events are aplenty.
Gowns that dazzle guests and elevate your eveningwear to towering new heights are sure to be treasured pieces for years to come, so whether you’re heading to an elegant event or hosting a black-tie party at home, these slick, shimmering designs will ensure you radiate confidence. And for the best accessory this season, just add a megawatt smile.
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