Overview

• Looks centered on a strict black, white and red palette with menswear-for-women tailoring, minimalist silhouettes, oversized sun hats and sculptural silver jewelry.
• Craft focus included upcycling, notably overalls and slip pieces patchworked from eight leftover white fabrics such as parachute poplin, silk, cotton and linen.
• The front row featured Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Anna Wintour, Usher, Nick Jonas, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mindy Kaling, Laura Dern, Jessica Chastain and Naomi Watts.
• Ralph Lauren was named a CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year nominee the same day, and the 85-year-old designer received a standing ovation after the show.
• Corporate moves framed the presentation: a deliberate push into handbags and womenswear, the launch of the Ask Ralph AI styling tool, strong 2025 results and an investor day slated for next week.