Ralph Lauren Spring 2013 Collection

Ralph Lauren Spring 2013

Collection

Ralph Lauren's Spring 2013 collection had strong Spanish, Mexican and Peruvian influences. This collection was perfect for the woman who enjoys exotic travels abroad. A  well versed globetrotter enriched in various cultural experiences.

Toni Garrn opened the show in a suede turquoise deep plunge ruffle blouse complete with tiered sleeves. The blouse was paired with hip hugging high waisted ponti pant, multi coloured Czech glass chunky ethnic beads and black felt beret.

A colouring box of fire engine red, pistachio, teal, turquoise, azure, sugilite and crisp white were on display.

Matador cropped jackets featured tooled leather cuffs, collars and wooden toggles. Pants included waxed leather trousers complete with Navajo inspired fringing, opulent brocade dhoti pants and pinstripe palazzo pants. Cleverly draped crepe de chine eveningwear featured cascading ruffles. A Floaty organza skirt was wasp like in volume. Delicate black lace peplum corsetry had an elegant allure. Fringed flapper skirts and shawls with embroided detail featured Spanish accents. Slouch suiting included tuxedo style jackets teamed with high waisted flat front pants,which cut a languid silhouette. Lavish lace embellished empire corset in burnished gold was finished off with red neckerchief. Shoulder baring Mexicana stripe bandage top offered insouciant charm. A multitude of characterful textured serapes were on display.

An abundance of masculine Pork Pie hats were teamed with a variety of runway looks. Shoulder grazing, ornamental earrings were statement making. Printed bangles were stacked for maximum impact. Tooled leather was prominent on waist cinching belts and handbags in various styles and proportions. A red caged lattice carry all was a standout covet worthy piece. Choker necklaces were a balance between dainty with intricate beading and bold oversized organza flower rosettes.

By Courtney Jones.