Stars Align: Anne Hathaway and A-List Celebrities Dazzle at Ralph Lauren’s Romantic Fall/Winter 2025 Show
NEW YORK — Ralph Lauren unveiled a breathtaking romantic vision for his fall/winter 2025 collection, drawing Hollywood’s brightest stars to downtown Manhattan for an unforgettable fashion spectacle on Thursday afternoon.
The off-calendar runway show, held in the historic Clock Tower Building in Tribeca, attracted an impressive lineup of A-list celebrities who eagerly claimed their coveted front-row seats. Academy Award winner Anne Hathaway commanded attention in a sophisticated tan trench coat paired with bejeweled denim and a sleek high ponytail, embodying the designer’s signature blend of classic elegance and contemporary style.
Celebrity Showcase
The star-studded event featured an illustrious cast of leading ladies including “Stranger Things” star Sadie Sink, country music sensation Kacey Musgraves, Oscar winner Ariana DeBose, and Emmy-winning comedy legend Julia Louis-Dreyfus. “The White Lotus” breakout star Sarah Catherine Hook, acclaimed actresses Naomi Watts, Michelle Williams, and Eiza González also graced the front row, alongside Ryan Destiny, Chase Sui Wonders, and multitalented performer Andra Day.
Fashion industry titan Anna Wintour was spotted just seats away from Naomi Watts, both sporting their signature blonde bobs. Meanwhile, Ralph Lauren favorite Kacey Musgraves embraced Western flair with a white cowboy hat and themed belt, while González and DeBose opted for impeccably tailored classic suiting.
The Modern Romantics Collection
“I loved the show. I love the mixing of the themes, I think that’s something that’s really intrinsic to me when it comes to fashion,” Day told reporters afterward. “I love exploring different worlds. I think they do classic very well, but they’re innovative with classic.”
Hook, fresh from her role as Piper in “The White Lotus” Season 3, described the collection as “so gorgeous” and “really quite dark and edgy, but had this really gorgeous, romantic feel to it while still maintaining the timeless look that Ralph Lauren always achieves.”
Lauren, 85, described his vision in an exclusive statement: “This collection is a study in beautiful contrasts – feminine flourishes juxtaposed against menswear motifs. Romantic ruffles paired with masculine tailoring, sleek leather skirts topped with feminine bustiers. Each look tells a story of duality celebrating the confidence of a woman’s personal style.”
Fashion Forward
Aptly titled “the modern romantics,” the April 17 runway presentation played masterfully with texture, moody colors, and striking silhouettes. Glamorous gowns cascaded down the stairs of the former Gilded Age palazzo-turned-art gallery, while ruffled ascots added romantic touches to traditional tailoring. Deep purple crushed velvet pieces appeared alongside delicate lacy frocks, creating a captivating dialogue between strength and softness.
The collection sought to “subvert the classic dandy trope” with “precise tailoring” while “upending previousness with daring, while revealing an underlying sensuality,” according to the show notes. This approach appears particularly timely as the fashion world prepares for the upcoming 2025 Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” which will focus on the Black dandy aesthetic and tailored fashion.
Grammy-winning singer Andra Day confirmed her attendance at the annual Costume Institute celebration, though she remained discreet about her planned ensemble for the prestigious event. “It will be a good time, it will be a dandy time and it will definitely be a statement,” she revealed with a coy smile.
This latest presentation follows Lauren’s extravagant Hamptons showcase held just before New York Fashion Week’s September events last year, continuing the designer’s tradition of creating memorable fashion moments that celebrate timeless elegance while pushing creative boundaries.