With ‘Ralph Lauren Catwalk’ the world of Ralph Lauren comes to life. The book is a stunning visual archive of the brand’s runway collections, celebrating more than five decades of innovation and influence.
The book is published by Thames & Hudson and is the eleventh volume in the renowned ‘Catwalk’ series. It marks a historic milestone as the first American fashion house to be featured in this acclaimed series. The volume offers an unprecedented insight into one of America’s most famous luxury fashion houses.
Ralph Lauren is a cultural icon. His name stands for American lifestyle, timeless design and impeccable quality. He built the Ralph Lauren Corporation into one of the most successful companies in the world.
As the first designer to develop a complete lifestyle vision, Lauren created a global brand. This is characterized by style, sophistication and the highest attention to detail. Lauren began his career in 1967 designing ties under the Polo label. In 1972 he launched his first full womenswear collection, inspired by his wife and eternal muse Ricky. Since then, his runway shows have expanded his storytelling and vision. They create not just clothing, but an entire way of life.
‘Ralph Lauren Catwalk’ was written by renowned fashion journalist Bridget Foley. The book presents a visual timeline of Ralph Lauren’s remarkable history. With over 1,300 original catwalk photographs, this comprehensive volume documents the designer’s extraordinary journey. The journey begins with his first women’s collection for autumn/winter 1972 and extends to his women’s collection for autumn/winter 2025.
The book captures Ralph Lauren’s pioneering, cinematic approach to fashion and design through his runway shows. It highlights the wide range of his distinctive aesthetic. It offers an intimate look at the designer’s masterful ability to combine seemingly contradictory elements. This includes playing with the masculine and feminine as well as with the robust and sophisticated. In doing so, he created a signature look that has defined American style worldwide for almost six decades.
The book will be available in leading bookstores worldwide and online retailers from May 7, 2026. This collector’s edition joins Thames & Hudson’s acclaimed ‘Catwalk’ range. The series has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide.
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