Ralph Lauren will stage a special runway show on April 17 in New York, marking his first return to the runway since his epic September display at a Hamptons horse farm.
The exact location remains undisclosed, but expectations are high for another unique setting. Lauren’s last runway show was a fashion spectacle set on an equestrian estate, attended by First Lady Jill Biden, Laura Dern, and Usher. Guests sipped cocktails and champagne while admiring a selection of Ralph Lauren’s vintage cars. Following the show, the 85-year-old designer hosted the audience for a surf-and-turf dinner in a near-perfect recreation of his famed Polo Bar restaurant.
That show featured designs from the Ralph Lauren, Purple Label, and Polo Ralph Lauren collections, showcasing menswear, womenswear, and childrenswear.
The house of Ralph Lauren confirmed to Fashion Network that this upcoming April show will focus exclusively on womenswear. It marks the latest time Ralph has shown outside New York Fashion Week, which was staged in February.
Beyond the runway, the house of Ralph Lauren has been active in other major projects, notably outfitting the U.S. Olympic team for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics. The brand will also dress the Winter Olympic team in a dashing Dolomite-inspired collection for the upcoming Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Games.
Financially, the company continues to thrive. In the three months ending December 28, turnover grew by 11% to $2.1 billion, reinforcing Ralph Lauren’s strong presence in the luxury market.
