When I today saw the fall 2009 Ralph Lauren collection, I just felt in love in it. It's so magnificent, so perfect - all about mixing casual, accessible pieces with super luxury, formal ones. The main theme was "Romantic Luxury", and Ralph has designed the show in four acts, based around four thematic groupings:
Modern Nobility - sleek and slim-fitting pieces for day and evening create the perfect look of glamorous and at the same time subdued elegance
English Rose - tweeds contrast pale satin pants and cashmere sweaters, all this with subtle wisps of artfully embellished scarves
Bohemian Heiress - velvet tops and suede jodhpurs, pairing of vintage coats and sweaters with exquisite evening dress
Eastern Odyssey - pale creams, pinks and silvers embellished with Far Eastern-inspired embroidery and all this with fabulous combination of fabrics with different textures like lame, tulle and silk
I looove Ralph Lauren – not only as fashion designer, but also I adore his interior design taste. And so no wonder that I’m really amazed by his own private apartment – an elegant, white space characterized by smooth, clean lines and little hints of unadulterated luxury. I like the library’s wall of lacquer shelving, that fabulously reflects the light and displays an impressive collection of books. I also love the console in the entrance hall, with gorgeous big, round mirror, a photo of the Chrysler Building and panther sculpture. And the vintage light fixtures, hanging above the dinning table – simply wonderful! Overall I’m really amazed by the whiteness and brightness of the space, and even though some might think that it’s really unpractical, the most important is that it’s stunning. 
Elle Decor
