Overview
- Ralph Lauren Catwalk, published Thursday by Thames & Hudson, makes Ralph Lauren the first American fashion house featured in the Catwalk series.
- The 632-page book by journalist Bridget Foley gathers more than 1,300 runway photos and reviews covering womenswear from 1972 through fall 2025.
- Beyond the runway, the volume traces the lifestyle empire, from the 1986 Madison Avenue flagship to the Polo Bar, Paris dining, and Ralph’s Coffee.
- The archive highlights milestone shows including the 2019 Ralph’s Club, the spring 2025 Long Island event at Khalily Stables, the fall 2025 downtown gallery presentation, and the Central Park 50th anniversary show.
- Foley adds critical context, noting debates over cultural appropriation plus Lauren’s eight-year preservation effort and $13 million gift to help conserve a famed Star-Spangled Banner.