It is the show I look forward to the most at every New York Fashion Week. It’s not the fashion, but the style I want to see. It is distinctive, timeless, a medley of classic and modern, a Ralph Lauren staple. There it is again in his Fall 2012 collection, the part I loved the most: the boy-meets-girl part. First the country bohemian look, which Ralph does better than the English: the tweeds and plaids, the Fair Isle knitwear, the garçon caps and cloche hats. And then the tailored trouser suits, dapper menswear inspired, with top-hats and canes, glammed up by the cuts, the luxurious fabrics, the jewelry and high heels and, well, by the grace of the women wearing the clothes.
Have you noticed the set, the carved dark wood entrance and the runway parquet floor? At Ralph Lauren every little detail is carefully chosen, because it’s the whole image, the lifestyle that he presents to us and that he sells season after season.
“I have always loved the heritage and romance of England. My collection for Fall 2012 is about a modern glamour inspired by the timeless character and refined elegance of an authentic way of living.” Ralph Lauren
I have to make one more mention: the look above, strikingly reminding me of one of Katharine Hepburn’s costumes in Woman of the Year, wearing a velvet tuxedo jacket and trousers, designed by none other than Adrian.
I hope your week is off to a great start!
photos: vogue.com
quote: the Ralph Lauren website
Beautiful collection
Good morning, darling! I know I already emailed you my thoughts about Ralph, so I won’t be repeating what I said here – don’t want to bore you.
I agree with everything you said here and think that it takes a lot of talen to take care of every single details to the point of perfection. I would love to wear some of the pieces very much and I adore the shoes and jewellery. He always designs for a lady, doesn’t he? Very beautiful and timeless.
xxx
He does have a nostalgia about the 30’s in particular – and he does it so well. I love the plaid fitted jacket and also that gemstoned brooch. And the last picture of the the velvet smoking jacket and tuxedo pants is my favourite… The floor is amazing! Its always about the details.
Have a great start to the week Ada xx
Such a gorgeous collection, though not very me… the attention to detail is amazing.
x.o.x.o
Gotta love a tough stylish elegant tomgirl that can carry these perfect pants!
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Pure perfection! And it’s so very you Ada! I love the intricate detailing on the jackets (particularly the red collar in the 9th pic). I’ve got to agree with Helen, apart from the beautiful collection, I have to comment on the floor! It caught my eye immediately!
Meghan, the floor was amazing, I know, an important piece in the show. I mentioned it in the post.
I’ve always admired the classic tailoring of Ralph Lauren which is utterly impeccable. It’s not quite my style, but I do admire the beautiful details and polished elegance. Hope your week is off to a good start Ada xx
Love the suits and plaids!
It’s impeccable and you’re right, every detail counts. I love that quote about “the refined elegance of an authentic way of living.”
It was such a beautiful collection, very elegant.
I love that suit in the second photo and the shoes and socks in the detailed photo are sheer perfection.
The tweeds and plaids are never out of fashion, on a boy or girl I don’t care it always looks very smart, casual and beautiful. Love it! You are right, Ralph Lauren has done a wonderful job on the English country style. The brooch with the feather is amazing!
Hope you have a great new week ahead of you
O super colectie!
De altfel mi se pare una dintre cele mai reusite pentru F/W 12/13.
Felicitari pentru blog!
😀
Multumesc.
Always love to see what Ralph Lauren comes up with … and the details are fabulous … love the feathered brooch on the lapel and the bag that resembles a rich leather mini-suitcase! Happy new week, love!
Sandy at Ooh La Frou Frou
http://oohlafroufrou.blogspot.com
This is a collection full of timeless and amazingly tailored pieces. The coats are so beautiful and I simply love the boyish looks with the wide, cropped trousers.
Ada, thank you so much for the nice comment in today’s post…
ADORE Ralph Laurel! American Classic~ Incredible!
XO,
Yelena
I think there are few designers who do the English country look as well as Ralph Lauren. He understands what looks good on women and how to craft classic and timeless fashions. I had the good fortune to intern at Ralph Lauren during college. He was sending styles like these down the runway back then and they are still as relevant right now.
Hi Ada! This has to be one of my favorite collections from Ralph Lauren! The details are stunning and I like how strong all the girls look. I’m doing okay but I’m in the middle of moving to a new place and I’m quite exhausted packing and cleaning!
I love how chic and classic Ralph Lauren’s menswear inspired looks are!
xo Gillie
Love the top hat! So classic!
I totally agree! This is such a gorgeous collection!
whoever styles his collections always does an impeccable job–from the runway, to the ads, to the even the windows in the stores.
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