Iconic American fashion house Ralph Lauren has revealed plans to return to the New York Fashion Week calendar this fall, signaling the end of a 4-year hiatus showing off-calendar.
Ralph Lauren last presented a runway show during NYFW in September 2019. The Fall/Winter 2020 collection was unveiled in a lavish Art Deco-inspired ballroom staging dubbed “Ralph’s Club”.
Since then, the heritage brand has hosted fashion events at venues like the Huntington Library in California and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Recent international efforts include a Milan Fashion Week show and outfitting The Championships tennis tournament at Wimbledon.
Now Ralph Lauren is ready for a NYFW comeback. Women’s Wear Daily first reported that the brand’s next womenswear runway show will take place on the evening of September 8, 2023. Further details like the venue are still to be announced.
The return aligns with Ralph Lauren’s growth, as the company’s stock has risen 33 percent since unveiling expansion plans last September. After years away, rejoining the NYFW schedule will likely draw significant industry buzz.
The September 2023 show promises to reassert Ralph Lauren’s fashion relevance against a new era of younger talent showing in New York. As an iconic American house, eyes will be on how Ralph Lauren evolves its signature aesthetic.