To kick off New York Fashion Week, Ralph Lauren took his star-studded guest list out of the city to the nearby Hamptons – and surprised them with legendary supermodels Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington both walking the runway.
The all-aged runway appealed to fashion enthusiasts across the board, and featured original Nineties supermodels Christy Turlington, 55, and Naomi Campbell, 54.
The industry veterans walked the runway alongside newbies including Turlington’s daughter, Gracie Burns, and Lucky Blue Smith, the model married to Nara Smith, who has been causing a stir recently with her elaborate, home-made recipes posted to TikTok.
In his show notes, Lauren called the Hamptons his home away from home: “A natural world of endless blue skies […] with a quality of light that drew artists here decades ago”.
The spring/summer 2025 show undoubtedly reflected the palette of its surroundings and the lavish location celebrated the designer’s favourite things: horses, vintage cars and the Polo Bar.
And the front row was just as star-studded as the runway itself.
Perhaps the most surprising guest was First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, who took time away from her pre-election schedule to support one of America’s most beloved designers – who is also one of her most-worn labels.
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Other stars in attendance included Naomi Watts, Demi Singleton and Kasey Musgraves – who channelled a classic cowboy aesthetic with a Western buckled belt and heavy turquoise gems.
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The show was a glimpse into Lauren’s American dream: opulence, composure and a room of stars that traversed age and industries.