Ralph Lauren’s Star-Studded New York Fashion Week Front Row
New York Fashion Week officially kicked off with Ralph Lauren presenting his Spring 2027 women’s collection with an intimate runway show, and naturally, the front row came dressed for the occasion.
With leather, tailoring and a decidedly fall-leaning palette dominating the arrivals, the guests looked more ready for the season ahead than the collection being presented.
Olive Branch
This head-to-toe olive Ralph Lauren look is not Elizabeth Debicki’s usual style, but I’m not opposed to seeing her try something different. The relaxed trousers, shirt, tie and trench have an appealing menswear influence, although I think a different hairstyle would have sold it to me. Something slicked back would have complemented the tailoring and made the whole look feel sharper.
Sundance in September
I’m not sure how much the temperatures have cooled in New York, but Meghann Fahy’s leather Ralph Lauren coat, trousers and chunky turtleneck are giving me Sundance Film Festival in Utah vibes. I love the chocolate-brown leather, but I’m feeling warm just looking at her.
Leather Weather
Ariana DeBose was also part of the leather-coat contingent, pairing hers with a ribbed dress and brown accessories. There’s a lot of leather happening on this front row, but the softer dress keeps Ariana’s Ralph Lauren look from feeling too heavy.
Western Ways
Rachel Brosnahan took the Ralph Lauren aesthetic in a more Western direction with a brown leather-and-suede look.
Corset Comeback
Eiza González’s brown leather Ralph Lauren vest immediately reminded me of the corset-style tops we saw everywhere in the early 2000s. Layered over a high-neck blouse with grey trousers and knee-high boots, there’s a nostalgic quality to this look that feels right at home in the Ralph Lauren world. Personally, I would have striped this right back.
Chocolate Layers
Viola Davis kept things simple in a sleeveless grey knit with wide-leg brown leather culottes and knee-high boots. The proportions work beautifully on her, and I especially like the warmth of the brown leather against the charcoal knit.
Hat Trick
Cynthia Erivo is rarely without some form of headwear these days, and this Ralph Lauren beret was the perfect finishing touch to her military-inspired jacket and black trousers. The flashes of red at the collar and cuffs give the all-black look exactly what it needed.
Not Quite There
I’m usually a big fan of Ella Hunt’s style, but this Ralph Lauren look isn’t working for me, and I think it comes down to the proportions.
Brown Is Her Colour
Laetitia Casta has been very active on the red carpet recently, and her Ralph Lauren appearance continued her move beyond the all-black looks we had become accustomed to seeing. The chocolate-brown leather bustier with grey trousers is simple, but the colour alone makes this feel like another welcome change of pace.
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