Ralph Lauren's Fall 2025 Show Confirms the Comeback of Modern Romance

      Ralph Lauren showcased the fall/winter 2025 collection in New York during an off-calendar runway event that attracted both fashion figures and celebrities to Tribeca. The venue was the new Jack Shainman Gallery, a historic Gilded Age building that once served as a Beaux-Arts bank, featuring 29-foot-high coffered ceilings, Corinthian marble columns, and a grand staircase—creating an ambiance reminiscent of the exquisite Ralph Lauren aesthetic. Notable attendees included Anne Hathaway, Naomi Watts, Michelle Williams, Ariana DeBose, Kacey Musgraves, Sarah Catherine Hook, Chase Sui Wonders, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who observed from the front row. Titled The Modern Romantics, Lauren’s collection emphasizes the resurgence of romantic themes in fashion. Models graced the runway in soft Victorian-style blouses adorned with ruffles, a flowing velvet halter gown featuring a frilled collar, and a backless lace top paired with chandelier earrings and relaxed satin trousers—styles that conveyed a vintage essence while also offering a fresh perspective on romantic fashion. As models gathered on the staircase for the grand finale, Mr. Lauren took a bow from an upper balcony, receiving a standing ovation from the applauding crowd.

      The collection’s dark, moody color palette and refined textures, along with soft silhouettes and glamorous evening gowns, showcased various interpretations of romance on the Ralph Lauren runway. The show highlighted contrasting elements, such as "plays of masculine-and-feminine and rugged-and-refined," as noted in the program. Slip dresses were matched with leather riding boots, while ruffled shirts and sweeping chandelier earrings were styled alongside aged leather jackets and tailored pants. Intricate lace dresses featured leather belts and silver jewelry, illustrating a romantic Americana style filtered through Ralph Lauren's unique vision.

      As the audience arrived for the fall 2025 presentation, a range of celebrities filled the front row, each embodying different aspects of Ralph Lauren's style. Kacey Musgraves opted for a cowboy hat and conch belt, Anne Hathaway donned ripped metallic trousers, Sadie Sink wore a pleated skirt, Eiza González sported a navy blazer with gold buttons, and Sarah Catherine Hook styled a camel coat with a matching tie.

      The collection was enhanced by shoes, bags, belts, and jewelry that generated excitement among attendees. Chandelier earrings are trending, and Ralph Lauren's iconic design appeared to be sourced from the brand's extensive archives. This season introduced the Quinn, a bootie inspired by the classic cowboy boot, expected to become a favorite among fashion insiders upon release. Another new arrival was the Ralph Satchel, part of the Ralph handbag line that debuted for spring 2025, designed with influence from Mr. Lauren’s collection of high-performance cars.