Anna Wintour, Mayor Eric Adams join forces for Ralph Lauren: ‘NYC is back!’
nypost.comInstagram, writing: “Strike a pose! Incredible night at the @themuseumofmodernart to celebrate the groundbreaking work of @RalphLauren and to send a clear message: #NYCisBack!”The retired NYPD officer shared a gallery of snaps from the evening’s festivities, including one where he posed with Wintour, 72, models rocking Manhattan streetwear and a shot of himself wearing a yellow city-inspired blazer.Stars such as Lily Collins, Rachel Brosnahan and Jessica Chastain were in the show’s attendance.
Legendary models Gigi and Bella Hadid, Shalom Harlow and Tyson Beckford took on the runway.Last week, Lauren, 82, released a limited-edition collection from his Polo line for a collaboration with two historically African-American universities: Morehouse College and Spelman College.An “old money” aesthetic inspired the clothes, and the garb consisted of dresses, varsity jackets, logo sweaters and suits.
The collection was modeled by a slew of all-black students.The idea was conceived by Ralph Lauren’s Director of Concept Design & Special Projects James Jeter, who graduated from Morehouse in 2013, and Dara Douglas, the brand’s Director of Inspirational Content.
Douglas graduated from Spellman in 2003.On March 16, the brand announced the collab and shared shots from the campaign. “Designed, directed, and curated by alumni rom @Morehouse1867 and @Spelman_College at Ralph Lauren, we revisit a legacy of American collegiate style.
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