Ralph Lauren Collection Gives The Gift Of Timeless Elegance This Holiday Season
The all-American designer hits a high note with a holiday collection that’s recognizably Ralph but pushes the partywear agenda forward
When Ralph Lauren invited the industry’s biggest names to preview his fall/holiday 2024 collection from within the hallowed walls of his Madison Avenue headquarters, we knew we were about to witness something special. Before this, the only presentation to be held in the designer’s private offices was his first womenswear show in 1972. Some 52 years later, Lauren’s vision of timeless elegance through an American lens still rings true – and is just as covetable.
During a season that puts the onus on sparkle, Ralph Lauren Collection’s glistening metallic looks will stand out for their quietly considered approach to partywear. Take the brand’s turtleneck sweater dress, for instance, which marries the comfort of a great knit with the glamour of a red-carpet gown. Made in Italy, with a seamless construction for a figure-skimming fit, it’s the answer to both black-tie events and more informal dress codes this festive season and beyond.
“The woman I design for has a beauty that comes from an inner confidence
”Ralph Lauren
The Ralph Lauren woman will never look under or overdressed in the brand’s floor-sweeping platinum satin skirt – another forever favorite in the making, it looks and feels effortless when styled with a sumptuous silk and cashmere-blend crew-neck sweater. Ditto the crystal-embellished gown, which evokes the glamour and quiet sophistication that keeps customers returning to Lauren’s tailored-to-perfection label.
For those drawn to tailoring, the brown suede blazer cuts a fine silhouette. Based on menswear (Ralph Lauren’s women’s division started in earnest after he began adapting jackets and shirts for his wife, Ricky), the double-breasted style looks especially chic paired with the matching pants and a crisp shirt, just like it was on the runway. A small clutch and a sprinkling of delicate diamonds will complete a refined evening ensemble.
“The Ralph Lauren woman’s wardrobe has always signaled day-to-night elegance, but now, she has even more modern heirlooms in her arsenal
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Every piece in NET-A-PORTER’s Ralph Lauren Collection fall/holiday 2024 edit is not only a testament to the craftsmanship at the heart of the storied house but also the attention the designer pays to his customers. “The woman I design for has a beauty that comes from an inner confidence,” shares Lauren of the muse who still motivates him decades down the line. “She dresses for herself. Her style is personal and bold. She’ll throw a hand-tailored jacket over a glamorous evening dress. She believes in quiet sophistication not defined by time or trends.”
During a season that so often celebrates excess, Lauren’s watchwords – “understated”, “natural”, and “classic” – have never felt more relevant. His sophisticated approach to fashion ensures that, like his archetypal sweaters and immaculately cut shirting, his holiday looks will never date. The Ralph Lauren woman’s wardrobe has always signaled day-to-night elegance, but now, with the new NET-A-PORTER edit, she has even more modern heirlooms in her arsenal. Furthermore, these exquisite, versatile pieces make for decidedly chic gifting options for anyone who appreciates fine craftsmanship and enduring design.
Discover Ralph Lauren Collection’s holiday collection
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