New York’s fashion set gathered Monday evening to feast their eyes on the latest offerings from Ralph Lauren, getting the first look at the designer’s fall/holiday 2024 collection inside Lauren’s private design studio.
The choice of venue was inspired by the brand’s first women’s show in 1972, which saw Lauren present to a small group of editors and friends in his office. This time around, stars including Jessica Chastain, Hannah Einbinder, Morgan Spector, Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, Jodie Turner-Smith, and more were on hand for the intimate showing. There, Christy Turlington, Anok Yai, Imaan Hammam, Elaine Irwin, Karolina Kurková, and Irina Shayk, among other models, brought to life the timelessness embodied by the collection, which features shimmering gowns galore alongside impeccably cut workwear in a range of neutral, warm tones.
“The woman I design for has a beauty that comes from an inner confidence,” Lauren explained in the collection’s show notes. “She dresses for herself. Her style is personal and bold. She’ll throw a hand-tailored jacket over a glamorous evening dress. She believes in quiet sophistication not defined by time or trends. My fall/holiday 2024 collection is inspired by that woman, her sense of timelessness, her individuality—a style that is forever.”
Gilded Age actor Spector, who was joined at the show by his wife, Rebecca Hall, called Lauren’s dedication to honoring his singular vision “incredibly impressive.” “Despite the scale of the company and the breadth of that vision, there’s a personal quality that feels precious these days,” he said.
Following the presentation, guests stepped out to celebrate the collection at the Polo Bar, another venue steeped in Lauren’s creativity.