Ralph Lauren Collaborates with Diné Weaver Naiomi Glasses in Inaugural Artist in Residence Program

The capsule collection, featuring men's, women's, and unisex apparel, incorporates traditional Diné motifs and patterns, marking a significant shift in Ralph Lauren's design approach.

Ralph Lauren has launched a capsule collection in collaboration with Naiomi Glasses, a seventh-generation Diné (Navajo) weaver and textile artist, as part of its inaugural Artist in Residence program.
The collection, which includes men's, women's, and unisex apparel, incorporates Diné motifs and patterns from Glasses' portfolio of weavings, reflecting her cultural heritage and expertise.
Glasses worked remotely with the Ralph Lauren creative teams from her home on the Navajo Nation, learning how to incorporate Navajo patternwork into the garments.
The collaboration marks a significant shift for Ralph Lauren, which has historically drawn inspiration from various aspects of American culture, including indigenous patterns.
The partnership with Glasses is part of Ralph Lauren's broader efforts to bring in designers with different perspectives and preserve heritage crafts.