The Ralph Lauren Pre-Fall 2025 collection brings a fresh perspective to American fashion, showcasing an evolution that resonates with the new generation. After a triumphant year – outfitting Team USA at the Paris Olympics, sponsoring Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, launching the Artist in Residence program, and hosting a memorable runway show in the Hamptons with First Lady Jill Biden in attendance – the designer closes 2024 with a standout collection that reinforces his brand’s enduring appeal.
Focusing on luxurious daywear and casual eveningwear, the collection exudes richness and modern ease. A notable highlight is the introduction of a new trouser silhouette. Cocoon-shaped, pleated trousers in English tweed with full legs that taper at the ankles offer a contemporary update to classic menswear-as-womenswear tailoring. This design brings the iconic “Annie Hall” style into the present day, appealing to the street style sensibilities of today’s fashion enthusiasts.
The tailoring is soft and relaxed, making sophisticated pieces accessible for everyday wear without compromising on construction. A camel longline blazer, unlined and with the softness of a sweater, demonstrates versatility by being worn as a dress in one ensemble and paired with full trousers and a tie in another. This piece echoes a look recently adopted by Zendaya, who has become known for her stylish interpretations of archival pieces, highlighting a trend among celebrities to source and wear vintage designs.
Sport, speed and precision influence the collection, inspired by the horses and cars that Lauren adores. Building on the momentum of accessories sales, the brand introduces new iterations of the Ralph bag, with burl wood handles inspired by vintage steering wheels, and unveils a line of riding boots. These boots, along with hand-painted jodhpurs, cozy leather hunting jackets and vintage horse scarf print pieces, tap into the “equestrian chic” trend that has gained popularity on social media platforms such as TikTok.
Clean and minimal leather pieces also feature prominently, including a rich racing green bonded leather trench coat and a sleek miniskirt. A silver engineered ribbed halter dress offers a sporty, sensual option that hugs every curve, providing a fresh take on eveningwear that is both modern and sophisticated.
Romantic elements emerge in pieces such as a cream crinkled chiffon shirt dress paired with a sumptuous shearling bomber jacket, and a cocoa cashmere lace sweater paired with a flowing cashmere jersey maxi skirt. These pieces reflect Lauren’s ability to seamlessly blend masculine and feminine styles, creating looks that are both timeless and on-trend.
Eveningwear remains relaxed yet exquisite. A silver cropped jacket, intricately embroidered with textured oval sequins and requiring 280 hours of craftsmanship, is worn casually over worsted wool cocoon trousers. This approach underscores Lauren’s philosophy of effortless elegance, where high-quality, detailed pieces are incorporated into ensembles with an air of nonchalance.
Ralph Lauren articulates his vision by expressing his admiration for women who dress with confidence and individuality. “I’ve always loved the woman who dresses for herself,” he shares. “A woman who is confident enough to wear a man-tailored suit with a tie, a rugged bomber jacket over sophisticated wide-legged trousers, or a sparkly jacket over cool tweed pants and mannish lace-up shoes.”
The Ralph Lauren Pre-Fall 2025 collection achieves a harmonious balance by blending casual and dressy elements, day and evening wear, sporty and chic influences, masculine slouchiness and feminine sensuality, as well as classic designs with modern trend nods. It offers a curated selection that feels both cohesive and fresh, without leaning too heavily on any one theme.
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