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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Lara Owen

Ralph Lauren brings rugged romance to New York runway as Gigi Hadid opens AW26 show

Gigi Hadid opened and closed the Ralph Lauren AW26 show (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) - (AP)

Ralph Lauren reaffirmed his enduring grip on American fashion on Tuesday night, unveiling an autumn/winter 2026 collection that combined rugged romance with modern metallics – signalling a fresh direction for the 57-year-old brand.

Staged inside Manhattan’s Clock Tower building, the show transformed the Jack Shainman Gallery into a vision of the English countryside.

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