Ralph Lauren Catwalk: Fashion, Legacy, and Women’s Collections​

A panel discussion at the Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington, London, celebrating the launch of “Ralph Lauren Catwalk,” the landmark book documenting more than five decades of Ralph Lauren’s women’s collections. “Harper’s Bazaar UK” Editor-in-Chief Lydia Slater is joined by fashion voices including author Bridget Foley, models Saffron Aldridge and Jacquetta Wheeler, and writer Jalil Johnson to reflect on the evolution of American fashion, timeless style, and Ralph Lauren’s lasting cultural influence.Discover "Ralph Lauren Catwalk" via https://rlauren.co/Catwalk2026-SP00:00 – Introduction: Celebrating the Launch of Ralph Lauren Catwalk00:16 – Meet the Panel: Fashion Critics, Icons, and Visionaries01:03 – Bridget Foley on Researching 50+ Years of Fashion History01:46 – Timeless Design: The Philosophy of Style Over Fashion02:33 – The Bronx to the Catwalk: Cinema, Sports, and British Influences 03:58 – Saffron Aldridge on English Inspiration04:45 – Jacquetta Wheeler on Runway Moments05:51 – Jalil Johnson on Self-Creation and Individuality07:07 – Experiencing the Lifestyle: From Hamptons Lunches to Campaign Families09:41 – Conclusion

A live conversation from New York City celebrating the launch of Ralph Lauren Catwalk, the landmark book documenting more than five decades of Ralph Lauren’s women’s collections. Joined by fashion voices including Bridget Foley, Tyler Mitchell, Jalil Johnson, Erin Walsh, and Iman, the panel—moderated by Samira Nasr—reflects on the evolution of American fashion, timeless style, and Ralph Lauren’s lasting cultural influence.​Discover "Ralph Lauren Catwalk" via https://rlauren.co/Catwalk2026-POD00:00 – Introduction: Celebrating the Launch of Ralph Lauren Catwalk 01:38 – Meet the Panel: Fashion Critics, Icons, and Visionaries03:15 – Bridget Foley on Researching 50+ Years of Fashion History   06:19 – Iman on Heritage and Authenticity 09:28 – Tyler Mitchell: The Global Impact of the Polo Shirt   11:28 – Jalil Johnson on Retail Innovation and the Shop-in-Shop   13:59 – Defining the American Dream: Optimism as Design   16:12 – Pioneering Womenswear   19:32 – Sustainability and the Concept of a Life Well Lived   26:50 – The Storyteller: Why Every Runway is a Cinematic Experience   32:23 – The Next Generation: Why Heritage Fashion Resonates with Gen Z