Ralph Lauren unveiled his Fall 2025 Women’s Collection, titled The Modern Romantics, on Thursday with a daytime runway show at 46 Lafayette Street, New York City.
The designer, known for evening presentations in recent seasons, opted instead for a natural-light setting, offering a stark contrast to the collection’s moody and sensual tone.
The Fall 2025 collection explored contrasts and dualities, showcasing a blend of masculine and feminine influences, and ruggedness with refined craftsmanship. Featuring dark palettes, intricate textures, and hand-worked details, the garments celebrated what Lauren calls “aesthetic independence”. Standout pieces included frilled white shirts paired with either an unlined cashmere wrap coat or a distressed aviator jacket, and a striking combination of a leather bustier with a camel skirt, offering minimalist counterpoints to romantic silhouettes.
Key looks reflected artisanal techniques. A wide-collared jacket transitioned from leather to suede in a textured dégradé, achieved through manual processing. Another highlight was a black leather boilersuit with silk lining and leather-covered industrial snaps. A corded velvet fabric—created using hand-printing and airbrushing—featured in both a softly pleated floor-length skirt and a mini shirtdress.
Eveningwear ranged from separates to gowns, including a sequined sweater inspired by a Ralph Lauren campaign from the 1980s. Two notable halter gowns included one constructed from embroidered lace over deep-toned satin, and another made of graduated silk-knit ruffles spiralling around the body.
Footwear also played a prominent role. The over-the-knee Barnet boot returned, joined by the new Quinn bootie, which reimagines the classic cowboy style. Accessories included the newly introduced Ralph Satchel, designed with inspiration drawn from Mr Lauren’s high-performance car collection. It expands the handbag range first launched for Spring 2025, reflecting the collection’s balance between function and elegance.
The front row included a roster of well-known guests such as Anne Hathaway, Michelle Williams, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ariana DeBose, Naomi Watts, Sadie Sink and Kacey Musgraves.
The show and collection are both united by a core theme of “beautiful tensions”, where precise tailoring meets softness, and romanticism is underscored by an edge of daring. With this collection, Ralph Lauren continues to redefine modern luxury through craftsmanship and contrast.
