In an era dominated by fleeting micro-trends, there is something radical about a designer who refuses to waver. For his Fall/Winter 2026 collection in New York, Ralph Lauren did precisely what he does best: deliver pure, unapologetic elegance.
The collection drew partial inspiration from the forest landscape projected across the venue’s walls, informing a palette of deep greens and rich, earthy browns. A boxy cropped fur jacket was styled with khaki-toned breeches and over-the-knee flat boots adorned with painterly scenes. Elsewhere, an aviator leather bomber with a shearling collar formed a refined silhouette alongside roomy wool trousers, its bohemian edge amplified by a leopard-print vest and paisley necktie. A sleeveless velour gown glided effortlessly down the runway, mirrored by long, glimmering earrings that swayed with each step.
The models exuded absolute confidence, further intensifying the commanding aura of the collection. A tapestry-covered blazer paired with a corseted top was juxtaposed against voluminous, faded leather trousers. A white blouse with billowing sleeves and a Victorian collar felt strikingly modern when styled with tailored suit pants adorned with a silver triple chain. Towards the end, a sequined long-sleeve gown fused the ease of American sportswear with unmistakable glamour — an expression of Lauren’s enduring vocabulary, as relevant and desirable as ever.
Words by Martin Onufrowicz
