Ralph Lauren opens fur-free New York Fashion Week
Hints of gold, beige and dusty rose completed the palette.
Legendary US designer Ralph Lauren opened New York Fashion Week on Wednesday with his spring/summer 2027 collection, marking the first full fur ban at the industry showcase. The 86-year-old designer's preppy aesthetic, characterized by navy blue and white, took center stage in the collection. Oscar-winning actresses Viola Davis, Ariana DeBose, and “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo attended the show, which aimed to challenge conventional notions of elegance and reinterpret historical styles.
The label's spring/summer 2027 line featured an array of ensembles, from suit trousers paired with leather jackets and ballet slippers to elegant gowns suitable for red carpet appearances. In a contrasting move, US fashion house Coach, known for its handbags and accessories, hosted the sole other show on the first night of fashion week, setting a more subdued tone ahead of the upcoming flurry of events.
Both brands have thrived this year, despite a cooling luxury market, thanks to their more affordable branding strategies. New York Fashion Week officially kicked off on Thursday, with Henry Zankov's debut collection as artistic director at Diane von Furstenberg leading the charge. Other notable shows on Thursday included Proenza Schouler, Christian Siriano, Tory Burch, and Tommy Hilfiger, the latter making headlines with its Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce in a recent ad campaign.
The week's fashion marathon will continue with Michael Kors and Calvin Klein on Friday, Carolina Herrera on Monday, and Thom Browne's show concluding on Tuesday.
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