Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2027 at New York Fashion Week

Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2027 / SS27at New York Fashion Week. A More Relaxed, Personal Take on Romance

Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2027 collection arrived in New York on September 9th 2026 with a familiar vocabulary, but not quite in the way it has traditionally been presented. Titled “Irreverent Romance,” the collection revisits some of the house’s most recognizable code, tailoring, Oxford shirts, cable knits, denim, Americana and eveningwear while giving them a more relaxed and sensual attitude. Navy and white remain central to the palette, but the silhouettes feel less rigid, with low-slung voluminous trousers, tailored jackets, waistcoats and white suiting creating a balance between structure and ease.

That shift becomes more apparent in the details. Denim appears with feather trim, oversized floral brooches add a decorative touch, while fringed scarves and fabrics including silk lamé and velvet bring a richer texture to the collection. The return of the necktie is another notable gesture. Rather than simply looking backward, it reconnects the collection with one of the earliest elements of Ralph Lauren’s career, placing a familiar menswear detail into a distinctly contemporary womenswear setting.

There is also a personal side to the collection. Romance, in this case, is closely connected to Ricky Lauren, Ralph Lauren’s wife and longtime muse. Ricky accompanied Ralph Lauren during the closing moment of the show, adding a quietly personal dimension to the presentation. Another detail caught attention as Ralph Lauren walked out at the end: at 86 years old, the designer chose New Balance sneakers, an understated and practical choice that allowed him to make the closing appearance comfortably. The audience responded with applause as he took his place at the end of the runway.

The reaction around the collection has largely focused on how Ralph Lauren continues to make its established language feel relevant. Some fashion observers described the mood as “louche bohemian in luxury fabrics,” while another reaction called Ralph Lauren “the blueprint for a reason.” Others singled out the quality of the silk and several individual looks. Taken together, the responses point to an interesting balance in SS27: the collection does not abandon what people recognize as Ralph Lauren, but loosens it enough to explore a more sensual and relaxed side.

At 86 yo, Ralph Lauren remains directly involved in the runway presentation, while the brand continues to attract attention from younger audiences without losing its connection to generations who have followed it for decades. For Ralph Lauren SS27 / Spring/Summer 2027, that continuity may be part of the story itself. Rather than attempting to erase its history, Ralph Lauren uses its own familiar codes as the starting point for another interpretation of what the brand can look like today.