A sartorial tale of contrasting materials, elongated silhouettes, and a modern woman who drives with confidence and style. Special guests at the show included Lana Del Rey and Anne Hathaway.

Ladies and gentlemen, take a seat, because what unfolded at New York Fashion Week wasn&#39;t just a fashion show, it was the narrative of the quintessential Ralph Lauren woman. And when the American designer tells it, he does so with the confidence of someone who perfectly knows his own language, choosing to rewrite new nuances of the modern woman. For Fall Winter 2026, Lauren doesn&#39;t overturn her identity, but refines it, chisels it, makes it even more self-aware. It&#39;s a collection that speaks of control and movement, of discipline and freedom. A wardrobe designed for a woman who walks with purpose, who silently leaves her mark without asking permission. With shadowy, almost cinematic contrasts, the hues deepen, the blacks become more intense, the browns more textured. The atmosphere is tactile, dense, as if every fabric demands to be touched before being observed. And then there&#39;s tailoring, the beating heart of the house, with suits that rebel against their nature, becoming knitwear, featuring corsetry elements, intertwined with metallic embroidery and mesh that evoke modern armor. Silhouettes elongate, become languid, and then—suddenly—a cinched waist brings everything back to the center. Pants boldly oscillate between ultra-slim and oversized, almost theatrical. Nothing is reduced to mere ornamentation.

&quot;The woman who inspires me is a confident leader who takes pride in promoting her own individuality and personal style.&quot; Ralph Lauren

Among the standouts on the runway was Gigi Hadid , wrapped in a masterful interplay of textures. Tweed, velvet, leather, shearling, jacquard: materials are layered, worked, and sometimes reversed to reveal their most authentic side. Outerwear dominates the scene with impeccably constructed coats, worn leathers, and deliberately imperfect jackets. Here, refinement comes not from polish, but from time, use, and experience. Velvet dresses and column-shaped lines opt for depth of color rather than excess. The embellishments, beading, embroidery, and craftsmanship don&#39;t shout, they whisper. And it is precisely in that whisper that their strength lies. Accessories maintain a severe, functional tone: riding boots, soft fur slippers, and structured bags that have weight and presence.

Watch the video of Ralph Lauren&#39;s Fall Winter 2026 women&#39;s fashion show

Ralph Lauren's disciplined elegance at the Fall/Winter 2026 collection at NYFW

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