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Ralph Lauren: Bear versus Bare The first half of Ralph Lauren’s show was compelling; so perfectly realised in its haze of cappuccino-coloured cashmere and fur, with tribal details and a Brave Heart feeling about these noble women. But if big bear country was one half of this show on the last day of the New York Fall/Winter 2015 season, the second part was about being bare.  Picture credit: InDigital The colours switched from soft moss green to hard black for slim dresses with naked backs and thin halter straps. They brought the mood right back to a cocktail party on the Upper East Side. Perky tuxedos fitted to the figure were perfectly done, but a reprise of familiar Ralphwear.  Picture credit: Indigital “It’s all about freedom – there is the sexy bare girl and the one who wants to be to be a bit Bohemian,” Ralph explained backstage, after extracting himself from his extended family and from Kanye West, who pronounced the show “perfection”.  Picture credit: Indigital Lovely as the final column of glitter was, with its classy cut that was quintessentially Ralph, in the fight between bare and bear I was far more engaged by the opening chapter. What could be more enticing than soft turtleneck sweaters, which the programme described as “heathered truffle cashmere”? The tactile materials in every shade of beige and moss were complemented with lush fur or even feathers in those fawn and taupe autumnal country colours.  Picture credit: Indigital Combinations of suede and knit, worn with Lone Ranger hats, fringed boots or bags and tribal ethnic jewellery, were an echo of great Lauren days on the Prairie – but this time in the Pocono Mountains. I would have liked to see this ultra-sophisticated vision of winter – an outdoorsy glamour that even included a cashmere onesie – carried on through to the evening.  Picture credit: Indigital But Ralph is right: Women not only have different and highly personal visions, but now have the liberty to choose their own dreamscape. (责任编辑：admin) |