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Before you catch them in-store, choose your favourites among Polo Ralph Lauren’s fetching offerings as you peruse our preview below
Polo Ralph Lauren has embodied a charismatic style and culture since 1972. Through its long-standing quality and distinctive blend of sporty and preppy, the globally beloved brand evokes a chic casualness and ease that is representative of the all-American aesthetic itself.
The first of three branches opening around the metro this year, the new Polo Ralph Lauren store in Greenbelt 5 illustrates such a heritage. Clad in imported fixtures and decorations that have been personally selected and arranged by the brand’s principals, the 119-square metre space ensures there is always a sense of the classic, familiar and traditional every time you walk in.
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This is further expressed in Polo Ralph Lauren’s spring/summer 2023 collections, which line the racks in the recently opened boutique. Showcasing a diverse range of styles and inspirations, these menswear and womenswear selections are bound to catch your eye one way or the other. Get to know them here:
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Menswear
The “Heritage Icons” for men is distinctly a colourful bunch, incorporating elements of casual collegiate and nautical styles, and refined British sporting and tailoring. Paying further homage to the American roots of preppy fashion, it features a limited “Polo Vintage” capsule inspired by the legendary golfers and golf clubs of the early 20th century.
For a slightly bolder step outside one’s comfort zone, the “Curator” series takes cues from the sophistication of Manhattan’s tastemakers. Offering a range of blues, soft greys and khakis, and accents of fine stripes and paint-splatter, this collection brings bohemian and artistic flair to refined sportswear.
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In subtle contrast, “Key West” transports us to the relaxed island life of Florida. Evinced in soft, salt-washed colours, worn chino fabrics, and authentic deep-sea fishing accents, these sophisticated pieces effortlessly suit your next holiday on the coast.
For those who fancy a more adventurous outing, the “Summit” collection infuses technical performance with archival styles. Bold colours, graphics and prints are rendered in seasonal fabrics, offering climbers, hikers, and streetwear enthusiasts a stylish and functional range.
Finally, for menswear, the “South America” collection captures the vibrant energy of summers in Ecuador and Brazil. A fusion of vivid hues, prints, and Polo Ralph Lauren’s iconic heritage is showcased through knitwear, woven shirts and swimwear perfect for warmer weather.
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Womenswear
Polo Ralph Lauren continues to draw inspiration from famed idyllic coasts as it ushers in the “Mediterranean” line for women. Featuring an ocean-inspired palette with sunny accent colours, this preppy yet bohemian collection epitomises the ease of the eponymous region through nautical stripes, block print florals, rustic woven fabrics, and marine-inspired graphics.
“California Modern”, on the other hand, reflects the architecture along the California coast. Combining refined simplicity with California ease, this neutral-toned selection offers an array of tailored pieces, summer dresses, crisp button-downs and lightweight sweaters, enhanced with playful details like collegiate-inspired graphics.
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Classic plaid, light wash denim and romantic florals conversely make their way into the “Lauren Canyon” collection, Polo Ralph Lauren’s second summer delivery that embodies free-spirited style in the 70s. Blues, creams, tans and khaki create the foundation palette, as patchwork and quilting, block print fabrics, textural knits and cheerful graphics introduce a delightful novelty.
Last but not least, the Polo ID collection is a range of timeless and functional handbags inspired by the craftsmanship and shape of saddles and bridal hardware. Meticulously crafted in Italian-sourced leather, each piece features authentic equestrian design elements like stitch details and Bombe-filled straps.
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In the Philippines, Polo Ralph Lauren is available through boutiques owned and operated by Stores Specialists, Inc located at Shangri-La and just recently at Greenbelt 5. They are opening stores in Rustan’s Makati and Solaire later this year.
Polo Ralph Lauren is also available online through trunc.ph, lazada.ph, and rustans.com. Follow @ssilifeph and @rustansph on Instagram for more information.
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