Polo Ralph Lauren Fall 2014

Polo Ralph Lauren Fall 2014 RTW

Ralph Lauren launched his brand new Polo womenswear line at New York Fashion Week. A jubilant lineup bursting with striking, characterful garments with disparate qualities.

The collection opened with a scalloped lace decolletage and cap sleeve, black knee grazing dress worn belted with Lauren's inescapable felt beret. Black leggings were paired underneath. A look I've never personally favoured. Round toe, patent Mary Janes and a drawstring bucket bag with black tassel detail accompanied the dress.

A navy and forest green plaid poetic dress featured a Peter pan collar and puff ball sleeves. A matching plaid mini cylindrical handbag was carried with joie de vivre.

A riot of colour played an integral part in the collection and was evident on a lime spliced cashmere angora knit teamed to a leather mini skirt with kick pleat silhouette. A mint leather duffle bag was slung casually over Martha Hunt's shoulder, oozing of Parisian nonchalance. Other vivid shades to appear on the runway included a bold tangerine cardigan paired to crisp white shirting, a canary yellow overcoat and a jewel toned emerald green parachute parka.

A culmination of effervescent Navajo inspired garments for the free spirited globetrotter were nostalgic of previous Lauren collections. A hallmark feature Lauren is famed for.

Yulia Kharlapanova modelled a desert sand, suede, v neck maxi dress complete with breast pockets, two side splits and was of midi length. A generously cut, chunky, woven colourful serape in punchy shades of vivid red and teal blue supplemented the dress. Accessories included chunky taupe knitted socks tucked into mocha hiking boots and a low slung sterling silver Navajo belt.

A shrunken toffee leather jacket with fringing was twinned to a khaki jersey maxi dress, plaid Ikat press stud shirt and an oversized leather chocolate tote.

Patchwork shirting comprising of florals and plaid was paired to a coffee tweed blazer, leather leggings, turquoise beaded necklace and fedora.

A handkerchief hem was prevalent on a chiffon, floaty, romantic black and vermilion floral dress which was toughened up when paired to a cropped, leather jacket adorned with stud embellishment and multiple souvenir and Scout like badges.

Masculine, boxy, oversized pinstripe suiting of relaxed proportions emulated the eighties with high waisted fluid trousers worn with a russet belt with gold buckle detail. This was teamed to a cherry red plaid shirt, an unlikely combination lending a modern spin.

A lumberjack plaid parka was layered to a black and white double breasted pinstripe blazer, black raglan tee and suede cigarette trouser. Details including lacing from the knee down to reveal a fluted ankle and platform lace up ankle boots. Beauteous bohemian turquoise concho earrings completed the look.

By Courtney Jones.

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.