Discover Enduring Eveningwear From Ralph Lauren Collection

If ever there was a brand to offer women an after-dark dress to reach for event after event, season after season, it would undoubtedly be Ralph Lauren. For six decades, the American designer has built a legacy on time-honored silhouettes that have withstood the changing tides of fashion — and the polished elegance of Ralph Lauren Collection’s FW23 designs are no exception. Enduringly elevated and exquisitely refined, each gown is crafted with the promise of unparalleled wardrobe mileage.

Whether you’re heading to a black-tie cocktail, a decadent dinner or hosting a formal gathering at home, the exquisite dresses offered for fall are sure to be worthy wardrobe allies. Understated yet visually impactful, these will be the investment dresses you gravitate towards when you want to feel your very best.

The designer, who launched the label in Brooklyn, in 1972, has become renowned for his sartorial relevance; his innate ability to decipher exactly what it is that women want to wear becoming a signature talent. That’s why this chic line from Ralph Lauren Collection is imbued with all the effortlessness of casualwear – a one-shouldered maxi dress, for example, is cast in supple stretch jersey to deliver elegance with ease. Indeed, the Ralph Lauren Collection woman does not need to compromise on comfort. Some 60 years after unveiling his first ever capsule, the designer knows only too well that feeling good in one’s gown is a key ingredient for any successful night.

This season, the scintillating skyline of Manhattan (Lauren was born in the Bronx) has influenced the collection — think architectural column gowns with angular detailing that channel the ’90s, plus fabrics that exude the twinkle of skyscrapers at dusk. Dark, rich tones are peppered with a decadent dusky red, while the ‘Reymond’ slip dress, in a shimmery champagne hue, is reminiscent of the city’s glittering lights. Pair it with barely-there sandals and shrug on an oversized tuxedo jacket for formal occasions, or add a leather jacket and cowboy boots for edge.

Party season is the perfect time to bring texture into your after-dark closet, too. For FW23, Ralph Lauren Collection combines high-octane glamor with tactility. For example, iridescent sequins bring a festive sensibility to a halterneck, bias-cut gown, nixing the need for further embellishment. Keep beauty looks to a minimum with a slicked-back ponytail, which will feel contemporary and save you time getting ready. Meanwhile, the classic strapless silhouette is updated with sheer chiffon sleeves – a detail that offers trans-seasonal allure. Pair with a red lip and a loose chignon for a simple, sophisticated look.

Of course, no Ralph Lauren Collection lineup would be complete without statement-making staples, and, this season, it comes via the ‘Carmelo’ gown. With a neckline that’s slashed to the navel, and delicate rope detailing at the waist, this sleeved midi dress is exquisitely decorated with countless beads and sequins, delivering the perfect level of sparkle under the disco lights. Meanwhile, thoughtfully designed details ensure the feel-good factor no matter which gown you choose: gentle pleats on slip dresses drape across the body, while delicate rope belts draw attention to the waist, and ruching skims beautifully across your silhouette.

As ever, the brand’s fail-safe design codes ensure women feel a million dollars in his formalwear — and any piece from the Ralph Lauren Collection this FW23 will undoubtedly prove a cherished wardrobe win for years to come.