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9:50 a.m.
The space where Ralph Lauren‘s show is being held smells like lilies. Each season, an enormous floral arrangement the size of a medium tree top sits at the main entrance. Inside, the usual crystal chandeliers that line the runway are missing. Instead the place is stark, painted black and white.
10:10 a.m.
Who would have guessed that Ralph would revisit the Mod ’60s? It turns out the black and white was foreshadowing for the opening series of looks: a series of A-line double-face knit dresses, and graphic separates and slick trouser suits in Mod-inspired shapes and a monochromatic color palette. Next comes saturated blues, reds and purples, nearly every look worn with the coolest patent Mary Janes. It’s the youngest looking collection we’ve seen from Ralph in years. This collection isn’t glamorous in a traditional sense — instead it exudes a British sense of cool. But let’s get down to what the clothes will mean for you. Coming on the last day of New York Fashion Week, Ralph’s collection underscores the return of the mini skirt. Lore has it that hemlines rise with stock prices. And while Wall Street is climbing, the economy still looks uncertain as a war potentially looms in Syria. So it remains to be seen how the trend factors into what’s happening in the world culturally, but the upbeat energy radiating from the clothes is palpable, reminding us that when CNN headlines grow increasingly depressing by the hour, we can always escape through a beautifully made dress. -KH
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