Ralph Lauren The 2023 spring fashion show may have come a little late, but this does not affect people's anticipation of him at all.
As the most representative American fashion brand, in the eyes of many people, Ralph Lauren is actually a microcosm of the classic American style image and lifestyle. It presents the American dream, the most glamorous side.
But if we want to analyze it more in detail, this iconic "fashion symbol" brings us a style and cultural image instead of being American in general, it is better to describe it more in detail as a New York-like representative like "Empire State of Mind".
Whether it is the brand’s 50th anniversary, it will condense the highlight of half a century into the grand fashion show at Pistal Plaza, New York landmark.
or re-replace the exquisite, sexy and elegant New York style onto the runway, and let New York Museum of Modern Art MoMA become a high-end living room for fashionable urban men and women.
There is no doubt that Ralph Lauren is the most famous brand in the fashion industry and is most familiar with what is the New York style.
As the founder of the brand, Mr. Ralph Lauren also led him to build this fashion empire, which will surpass half a century to this day.
In this season, on the eve of the 83rd birthday of the industry legend, he and the brand chose to go out, leave their deep-rooted base camp, and hold a big show in another fashion place outside New York for the first time.
This is how we started a fashionable California dream for us.
It's not just a fashion show, it's more like a private Hollywood party. Create a star-studded fame and fortune market in the form of a big show and dinner.
Jennifer Lopez, her husband Ben Affleck, Lily Collins, Gu Ailing , Jing Xiujing , Feng Delun and other celebrities, as well as members of the wealthy family, all dressed in Ralph Lauren costumes and surrounded them here.
The extremely luxurious and gorgeous high-level scene that you often see in a movie is presented in this show. The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, was the famous attraction in the city of San Marino, Southern California.
not only has picturesque scenery, a large number of art collections, documents and ancient books. It is an academic location dedicated to supporting and promoting the development of humanities, arts and plant sciences.
Its founder Hurry Edwards Huntington is also a representative of the American Dream and has a prominent social background.
Hurry Edwards Huntington's uncle is a famous industrialist, Collis Potter Huntington, known as the four giants of Western railways. He invested and established the first transcontinental railway in the United States.
Hurry Edwards Huntington himself is also shining in the transportation industry.
At the end of the 19th century, he built the city's MRT bus system and was the main promoter of Los Angeles' economic infrastructure at that time.
This is why, in many places in California, they are named after him.
But in fact, this California transportation tycoon is a native of New Yorker. At that time, he chose to leave his hometown and go from the east coast to the west coast, opening his own era.
This time, Ralph Lauren’s 2023 spring fashion show, the “King of New York” in the fashion circle is also telling the story of him and California through this big show, a “California Dream” constructed by fashion and style.
The two-city drama about "New York" and "LA" is also being staged all the time.
Among the stars, who can best serve as the inspiration muse for big shows or brand? The American actress and Oscar winner Diane Keaton who also appeared in the front row of the show that night, which was crowded with big names, was naturally the only one.
The costumes in the 1977 classic movie "Annie Hall" (Annie Hall) directed and acted by Woody Allen. In fact, Ralph Lauren was designed by Ralph Lauren.
Large white shirt, black vest and casual pants. Or use a round hat or painter's hat to combine with a men's style suit to make a casual and free combination.
These styles full of literary atmosphere and middle-class style have also made Diane Keaton's literary youth Fashion Icon the status. To this day, it still affects the outfits of a group of intellectuals and urban independent women.
During this season's show, these styles with strong gender vague intentions are still walking in front of the stage with excellent tailoring and luxurious fabrics.
Just like this show, "Anne Hall" is also about the stories of the two cities of New York and LA. Discussions about the cultural differences between them are also mentioned throughout the entire script's line dialogue.
Diane Keaton's heroine Annie also went from New York to LA to pursue her dream with the ideal of a singer.
uses California as the carrier of "dream", and this setting also appears in the BGM choice of this show.
The most representative plot is the classic song covered by Sia - "California Dreamin". The original song of
was also known to Chinese listeners because of the Wong Kar-wai movie " Chongqing Forest ". Together with another golden song "Califorest Hotel", it jointly constructed many people's auditory fantasies about California.
Coincidentally, at the end of the show, when Mr. Ralph Lauren walked to the stage to end and accepted the guests' uproot and congratulations. The song "I Am... I Said" played on the background music was inspired by the New York singer Neil Diamond. After becoming famous, he went to LA for psychological treatment.
The lyrics in it - "Well I'm New York City born and raised. But nowadays, I'm lost between two shores. L.A.’s fine, but it ain't home. New York's home, but it ain't mine no more." (I grew up in New York, but now I't mine no more." (I grew up in New York, but now I't mine no more." (I grew up in New York, but now it is not home. New York is home, but now it no longer belongs to me.)
A few sentences tell the singer's love and complex emotions for these two cities, and the self-reflection and discussion about life is thought-provoking. The appearance of a large number of denim images and single items in the
show also connects the feelings of California's western sensibilities portrayed by Ralph Lauren.
is also the song "Everybody's Talkin" that appears in BGM. The original song is the theme song of the 42nd Academy Award-winning Best Movie "Midnight Cowboy" sung by Harry Nilsson.
The movie itself tells the fantasy story of the poor western cowboy Joe Buck, who went to the New York metropolis alone to make a fuss.
Harry Nilsson, who created this song, moved from New York to LA to work hard to get rid of the economic situation of family poverty. This singer-songwriter, known as the "American Beatles ", is filled with the theme of the songs, which are Western culture, the American Dream, New York and LA.
From the show venue, the inspiration muse, and then to the music selection, all are connected with the theme of the show and the creator's thinking state of mind. It is admirable that Ralph Lauren and his team have strong narrative skills and execution.
is like a regular and exquisite academic work, without any details in every place, and every frame is perfectly oriented.
"The natural beauty, humanistic history and unique charm of the West Coast give me inexhaustible inspiration."
Brand Founder Ralph Lauren brings his dream of life to California and leads us into a California dream with intertwined courage and charm.
It is not difficult to find that the show broke the circle of gender, age and style, and condensed the brand Ladies and Men's series, purple label, RRL, POLO and children's clothing series here - this is also the first time since the New York Central Park 50th anniversary exhibition.
If the latter is a classic collection, then the 2023 Spring and Summer series is taking risks to the world with a new attitude.
Free Wild California scenery
As early as 1978, Ralph Lauren went deep into the western United States from New York to draw inspiration from girls wearing leggings, tassel jackets and cowboy boots .
Then Ralph Lauren Western, a product line that truly focuses on western clothing, was officially launched. The old man also personally took part in the campaign, and for the first time appeared in the advertising of his own brand.
When it comes to Western cowboys, many people will think of the departing trilogy. They wear bright square scarves on the horse's back, and the cowboys look more rough and wild on the vast grassland.
Models wearing cowboy hat came towards us. This rough spirit is integrated into the California style and is fully released on the RRL series.
The rough leather meets the exquisite vintage denim boots, the old belt witnesses the taste of the Western denims, and the tie or vest hidden in the shape highlights another kind of elegance.
Ralph Lauren breaks up the characteristics of western denims, incorporates old waist seals or square scarves into suits or sportswear, and presents the spirit of denims in a modern way.
Native American The traditional elements of Indian are also presented in the RRL series - the classic geometric totem pattern appears on a knitted jacket or long skirt, which makes people unable to help but think of Joe's classic shawl jacket in Red Dead Redemption.
, bohemian-style tassel jackets, layered embroidery and beads, and the multi-pleated large hem skirt that will never be absent from the Coachella Coachella Festival , all rebirth the authenticity and tradition of the early California .
Ralph Lauren explores the memorable scenery of California, blending retro-flavored details into this western carnival.
Beach style under the afterglow of the sunset
Never stingy with the sunshine, tall palm trees, people wearing shorts and suspenders to enjoy the wanton sea breeze, California beaches are like a dream that can never wake up.
In "Titanic", Jack promised Rose that he would take her to the dock at Santa Monica Beach to drink cheap beer. The slowly sunset is enough to have a glimpse of the California beach style.
Ralph Lauren has created a cozy and casual Purple Label and Collection series with the eye-catching coastline of the prime time Southern California .
Dunes, cream and sunset-inspired metallic colors form the main vision, telling stories about coastal life. Classic outlines such as
linen suits, simple-lined shirts, beach pants create a casual and exquisite statement, while a soft-touch cashmere sweater brings another kind of temperature.
Lamé The golden material transforms into the coastline under the sunset through the water-flowing luster, which also reminds people of Hollywood's debauchery, and the nature and culture of the West Coast are harmonious and unified at this moment.
The most eye-catching thing is the golden long dress dotted with transparent beads, which is full of brilliance while walking, capturing the dreams of California.
The art feast on the cruise ship
extends from the beach, immersed in the deep blue sea water, and the navy and plain whiteness that follow make people immediately brighten their visually.
is reminiscent of Ralph Lauren's navy blue series launched by Breaking the white "rule".
Ralph Lauren is also Wimbledon The first designated uniform designer in 129 years of history
The classic white and blue stripes appear on the sweater or jacket, and the baseball uniform is combined with the dark blue gauze skirt, breaking the shackles of style.
If you are attentive, you will find brightly colored berets on the model’s head, which is a tribute to the iconic California artists by Ralph Lauren.
Like David Hockney, an artist who is keen on depicting the sapphire-like swimming pool in the golden sun in California, often appears with a beret.
Many artists always like to use the warm strokes of ink and color to describe California in their eyes. Ralph Lauren is the same, with the ink-like colors showing an eclectic sensibility.
Butterfly bow tie and silk pocket scarf outline the elegance of the blazer, and those evening dresses that outline curves seem to announce the opening of this artistic feast.
The dramatic creation is like the impression brought by the West Coast in " Awesome Gatsby " - endless upstarts and gorgeous clothes, and the never-ending West Coast feast.
Outdoor Adventure Moment
Explore along the California inland and you can see the 430-mile Sierra Nevada . Adventurous Californians can gallop on the grasslands and climb rocks at the peaks.
The Polo Ralph Lauren series, created around California's unique style and culture, is eye-catching with bold and bright colors when it appears.
Those lattice or striped patterns are called Madras prints, which are woven into asymmetrical shapes in different colors, and are especially popular in the hippie culture of the 1970s.
Most of them are made into shirts or scarves and are lightly inserted into one-piece workwear, jackets, down jackets, , tied loosely around the waist, or tied a knot irregularly, making the entire outdoor series hippie.
Breaking the conventional combination is not only this—a three-piece shirt, tie, vest, wrapped in a bomber jacket, and a down jacket can also be found on the outside of a suit.
brightly colored bean hats, declaration socks, wooden beaded necklaces, knitted bucket hats, neon hiking boots... all kinds of details together constitute the energetic and inspiring adventurous spirit of California, USA.
returns to the classics and continues to write the new
Ralph Lauren takes the British style for its own use, creating the iconic style of a generation of American upstarts - Ivy campus style.
When this trend of youthfulness and eliteness comes to California, what kind of excitement will it come into?
casual suit with herringbone fabric, with wool sweater, Oxford striped shirt and suit echo each other, and the academic style is still rooted in Ralph Lauren's DNA.
But this does not hinder the integration of California elements, such as a pair of western work pants with a little "stain", with long bohemian-style earrings on their ears.
California's unruly characteristics are cleverly integrated with the ever-eliminate and fashionable academy style on the show. At a time when the retro nostalgic atmosphere swept across the entire fashion circle, Ralph Lauren undoubtedly gave a new answer to the Z generation group.
The main soul of Ralph Lauren, the movement, has also never been absent.
Whether it is the style-oriented sportswear series launched in 1990 or the subsequent Polo Sport series, it shows the brand's influence in sports style as a fashion indicator.
Big V-neck cricket sweater, loose sweatshirt printed with POLO... are all continuing to write Ralph Lauren's deep cultivation in the field of sports fashion.
In particular, the mixing of striped rugby shirts and sweatshirts with brightly colored A-line dance dresses is even more unconventional and full of rebellious spirit.
When the show came to an end, Ralph Lauren chose to give his final tribute to the California coast breeze with skirts and dresses drowned in a rich colour.
They are inspired by the moment when the wind blows the catamaran sails, cut with 10-12 meters of waterproof taffeta , and hand-sewn authentic nautical details.
Orange, bright purple and bold red float freely on the runway, once again interpreting the free and adventurous spirit of Ralph Lauren 2023 series.
No one expected that on the eve of the 83rd birthday of the brand founder Ralph Lauren, he would go out of his comfort zone by "running" to New York and come to California on the West Coast.
But looking back at Ralph Lauren's past fifty-five years of history, this attitude of embracing culture is not uncommon.
From three-piece suits representing the American elite to the original clothing of the natives, from casual sports golf to polo , tennis uniforms... all this is nothing more than conveying the tolerance of Ralph Lauren himself.
The winding coastline and the shining red carpet, California, as a dream city carrying countless possibilities, also undertakes the old man’s conception of people’s ideal life.
"These are all part of my dreams, and I hope to use my own design to respond to the touching the world brings to me."
When California's freedom and adventure travel is in the country created by Ralph Lauren, it opens up a broader future with a younger and more diverse nature.
Thinking about it this way, the saying "As long as Ralph Lauren is still there, Americans still have dreams" does not seem to be an exaggeration.
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