'Minimalist' Ralph Lauren designs kick off New York Fashion Week | News

NEW YORK, Sept 11, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Ralph Lauren moved the start of New York Fashion Week a few hours early, presenting a Spring 2026 collection on Wednesday that the designer described as minimalist with a touch of softness. The setting: the designer's offices on tony Madison Avenue, where models presented a range of fitted and flowing silhouettes mostly in solid colors. Actresses Jessica Chastain and Naomi Watts and singers Usher and Nick Jonas looked on as models walked designs in red, white and black, with occasional stripes and floral motifs. Menswear-inspired jackets worn directly over bralettes alternated with filmy, flowing or tight-fitting dresses and baggy trousers. For accessories, Lauren offered hats with generous, soft brims, oversized silver jewelry, textured...