“I never knew I would be a designer,” Ralph Lauren insists. “I didn’t even know what a designer was, but I knew I had something inside of me that I wanted to express.” The particulars of his story are well-trod: the kid from the Bronx who started out making ties, and with no formal design training whatsoever, now has 11… Continue reading The legendary Ralph Lauren looks back on 50 years in fashion
Once a fashion designer, always a fashion designer — even if you decide to step down as the chief creative officer from the very company you so painstakingly birthed. Or at least that’s what leading names like Ralph Lauren, Kate Spade and Donna Karan have in common, who are part of the legion of international designers… Continue reading 6 international designers who stepped down from the fashion labels they founded
To add to the stress of your best friend getting married — sangeet practice, finding the perfect bridesmaid dress, having to share your friend with a boy — is the pressure of finding her the perfect gift. What says ‘my BFF is so thoughtful!’ while standing out in a sea of bone china dinner sets… Continue reading 40 fabulous gift options for your best friend’s wedding
It seems that with every passing year, designers showcasing at the New York Fashion Week are growing bored of the standard runway shows and are choosing non-conformist ways to present their new collections. Last year saw Kanye West take to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island to unveil his Yeezy Season 4 collection while… Continue reading 6 unconventional fashion shows at New York Fashion Week
Have your morning tea in a cup and saucer from Christian Lacroix; let your brunch be in lavish Sabyasachi plates; wear ultra-comfy Versace bathrobes after a hot shower; sleep in Roberto Cavalli bed sheets and luxurious Missoni duvets; decorate your living room with Roberto Cavalli lamps… you get the gist. The quintessence of fashion is truly felt… Continue reading 10 fashion designers with equally fashionable home décor lines
As more and more designers continue to relocate their New York Fashion Week show venues, Ralph Lauren is the latest to follow suit. But instead of heading to Los Angeles or Paris, the designer is venturing upstate. Ralph Lauren Fall 2017 According to WWD, Lauren will stage his Fall 2017 see-now, buy-now show at his… Continue reading Ralph Lauren will stage his Fall 2017 show in his multi-million dollar garage
White for summer is about as groundbreaking as florals for spring. But fortunately, there’s a sea of celebrity inspiration floating around on how to make the safest colour in the palette work for you. Kangana Ranaut adopted the colour in her promotions wardrobe for Rangoon through a string of separates while Deepika Padukone did head-to-toe… Continue reading 7 non-boring ways to wear white this summer
This year is the tenth anniversary of Ralph Lauren as the official outfitter for Wimbledon. They’ve nattily dressed everyone from umpires to ball boys and stylish spectators to champions for the tournament. (You can spot them by the giant Polo logos emblazoned on their chests.) The lines – all piped navy blazers and classic pleated… Continue reading 10 years of Ralph Lauren x Wimbledon
