Usher attends Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2025 Fashion show on Thrursday, Sept 5, 2024. (Photo by Charles Sykes)
Ralph Lauren hosted an elegant fashion show in the heart of Hamptons horse country, with notable attendees like First Lady Jill Biden, Usher, and Colman Domingo in the front row, and supermodels Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington on the runway. The event took place Thursday night at a prestigious equestrian complex in Bridgehampton, where horses grazed peacefully behind white picket fences, adding to the rustic charm.
The show featured a blend of classic American fashion, with tennis whites, soft blue dresses, and bold orange, green, and yellow outfits for men, women, and children. As the sun set, the open-air runway concluded, and guests moved to a pop-up version of Lauren’s famous Polo Bar for dinner.
Ralph Lauren, alongside Jill Biden, reflected on his deep connection to the Hamptons, a place where he spent childhood summers and now maintains a home. For his Spring 2025 collection, shown just ahead of New York Fashion Week, Lauren chose the scenic Khalily Stables, a 19-acre property known for its impressive equestrian facilities.
The evening highlighted a mix of his Ralph Lauren Collection, Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, and children's wear. The designs exuded wearability and elegance, with soft blue picnic dresses, white trousers, and striped jackets. Evening attire stood out, especially a striking blush pearled skirt worn by Naomi Campbell, paired with a casual knotted white tee.
For men, the collection included cuffed trousers, floral dinner jackets, and vibrant color-blocking combinations like orange pants with navy jackets. Whites and blues dominated the show, with hints of sparkle in sequined gowns and backless cocktail dresses. Lauren also added playful touches, such as sequined blouses and torn khaki pants.
Children’s fashion took center stage with looks ranging from preppy pinstripe shirts to casual white shorts paired with green slickers, inspired by the outfits worn at the U.S. Open, recently sponsored by the company.
Usher described the collection as a celebration of "American life, love, and family." Actor Tom Hiddleston admired the vision, noting it evoked a desire to "be a part of that world." Domingo praised the diversity on the runway, while Jude Law summed up the evening as "aspiration for a better place."
Other celebrity attendees included Naomi Watts, Kacey Musgraves, Justin Theroux, and Kim Min-jeong from the K-pop group Aespa. In his show notes, Lauren shared how the Hamptons is more than just a place to him—it’s his "refuge and inspiration."
