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Ralph Lauren A Way of Living By Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren A Way of Living by Ralph Lauren


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A stunning celebration of Ralph Lauren s signature home collections including the designer s own homes which have inspired the world of interior design for nearly half a century.

Ralph Lauren A Way of Living Summary

Ralph Lauren A Way of Living: Home, Design, Inspiration by Ralph Lauren

A stunning celebration of Ralph Lauren s signature home collections including the designer s own homes which have inspired the world of interior design for nearly half a century. As with his celebrated fashion designs, Ralph Lauren brings glamour and style to his home collections, becoming the first designer to merge the two worlds. Lauren s vision for both is deeply personal and rooted in an understanding of the comfort and beauty we desire. In this lavish 500-plus-page volume written in his own words, Lauren shares his extensive home collections as well as never-before-seen imagery of his own homes from his rustic Colorado ranch and his tropical Jamaican retreat to his elegant New York country estate and his casual beach house in Montauk each of which embody different ways of living. And each of which has influenced his home collections. Lauren s collections create environments that tell stories we can all relate to. Organized thematically into evocative visions such as Estate, Bohemian, Adirondack, Seaside, or Ranch, Ralph Lauren A Way of Living makes these stories come alive, celebrating Lauren s passion for living beautifully, wherever one calls home. With stunning photography and commentary by admirers such as Hillary Clinton and Oprah Winfrey, this is the definitive volume on Ralph Lauren s enduring vision for the way we live in our homes.

Ralph Lauren A Way of Living Reviews

"Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Ralph Lauren Home collection, this book underlines the iconic American designers groundbreaking approach to branding. From the debut of his flagship store on New Yorks Madison Avenue, the residential retailing of which immersed customers in the world of Ralph Lauren, to his cinematic multi-page ads, his innovative use of materials, his restaurants and the houses a sprawling Colorado ranch, an island retreat in Jamaica, a Fifth Avenue penthouse, a Montauk beach house and a country estate in Connecticut that have inspired his fashion and home collections, Ralph Lauren: A Way of Living (Rizzoli) serves as proof that he architected a blueprint that paved the way for todays lifestyle brands."THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

"Quiet luxury became a hashtag in 2023, but for more than a half-century, Ralph Lauren has been making it his lifes work. In these pages, the iconic fashion designer takes readers on a tour of the places, the things, and the people that have influenced himincluding his private homes (!). Each is lushly photographed, from the cedar-clad Montauk compound to the rustic Colorado lodge to his Bedford, New York, stone manor, his white-washed Jamaican escape, and his luxe Manhattan apartment. Alongside these drool-worthy images, Lauren shares private family anecdotes, a timeline of the Ralph Lauren Home collections, and some vital fashion lessons."OPRAH DAILY

"Icon, pioneer, innovator, influencer. From clothes to housewares, Ralph Lauren designed a complete world. The book commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Ralph Lauren Home Collection and illustrates how he created a signature style that defined a lifetime of design."MANSION GLOBAL

"Fashion designer Ralph Lauren homes opens the doors to his Colorado ranch, Jamaican island retreat, Fifth Avenue penthouse, seaside home in Montauk and a country estate in Connecticut."HOUSE & HOME

"Ralph Lauren is many things: fashion visionary, author, and godfather of American East Coast elite style. Known for his prophetic vision of prep, his timeless apparel has forever etched his name in the top tier of the beau monde. Thats the story we all know. Its not the one explored in Laurens confessional self-penned book. Here youll find the legendary multihyphenate reflecting on his impact on the world of interior design. Spanning 544 lustrous pages, featuring a visual timeline of Laurens legacy as a lifestyle pioneer and an intimate look at his striking homes, Ralph Lauren A Way of Living: Home, Design, Inspiration is rich reading for the haute homebody."V MAGAZINE

"Its been 40 years since Ralph Lauren launched his range of home decor and furnishings, renowned for pieces like the tufted wingback Writers Chair. To commemorate the milestone, this book delves into the lifestyle visionarys interconnected worlds of design, retail, and hospitality, buoyed by peeks inside his collection of private homes scattered across New York, Colorado, and Jamaica." AD

"Step into the world of Ralph Lauren. This special volume details the evolution of the renowned designer's influence on interiors and the way we live. Discover how Lauren seamlessly blends fashion and the home with a visual timeline of his remarkable history within the lifestyle arena."VERANDA

"A huge range of styles are displayed here, from the couples minimalist white apartment on Central Park to the antler-clad getaway in the Rockies. Each is perfectly curated,down to how the blue-velvet setteein a Bedford sitting room plays off the green felt of thepool table. Our homes are a canvas for living, Lauren writes. And he has filled them artfully. Aristocratic layering is a guiding principle of his interiors never too many tartanblankets but any time the color and pattern threaten to riot, wooden antiques and crackled-leather furniture keep it earthy and grounded." 1st Dibs

"Commemorating the40th anniversaryof the companys home collection, the book includes a visual time line of its countless innovations as well as a detailed look at all the places from which Lauren gains inspiration, including his own homes. Also included is a collection of personal essays, written by the designer himself, and quotes fromOprah Winfrey, Hillary Rodham Clinton,and architecture criticPaul Goldberger." Airmail

"Published on the 40th anniversary of Ralph Lauren Home, the volume bothsurveys the designers own abodes andchronicles the evolution of his trailblazinglifestyle brandlaunched in 1983as a furnishings extension to his fashionempire. Our homes are a canvas forliving, he writes. Whether we live in the city, the country,on a farm, at the beach, in a penthouse or cabin, each is homeand tells our story. AD

"There is nothing radical aboutRalph Laurenbut dont let that fool you. With his shapeshifting, canny retakes on tradition, Lauren has long set the trends on how we dress, live, and head out on the town. This year marks four decades since Lauren galloped his way into the home sphereone of the first major fashion designers to do so.His new book...celebrates 40 years of design. The book is the first dedicated to Laurens focus on lifestyle and makes the case that his influence has been as profound in the home sphere as it has been in fashion." Elle Decor

"The centerpiece of the bookis the exclusive look into Laurens impeccably designed privateresidences, where he shares his life with his family. From his expansive ranch in Colorado to his tranquil island retreat inJamaica, his idyllic beach house in Montauk, the cosmopolitan allure of his Manhattan penthouse, and the rustic charm of his country estate in Bedford, each of these homes serves as a testament to Laurens unique vision of modern living. The visual journey through these residences is followed by a celebration of Ralph Laurens lifestyle collections." Quest

"Who doesnt want to live in a Ralph Lauren store? The genius designer is known for his sophisticated, classic interiors almost as much as his iconic clothing. In this gorgeous new tome commemorating 40 years of his home collection, Lauren invites us into his jaw-dropping residences in Montauk, NY, Jamaica, New York City, Colorado, and Bedford, NYand the visuals are both beautiful and inspiring." Serendipity

About Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren began his career in 1967, designing neckties under the label Polo. Today, his collections include menswear, womenswear, accessories, fragrance, and home. He has received numerous awards and is the only designer to receive the CFDA s four highest honors. In 2019 he received an honorary KBE for Services to Fashion from the Prince of Wales. Mary Randolph Carter [SS1] is an author, photographer, designer, and longtime creative director for Ralph Lauren. [SS1]Linda/Author: should Mary Randolph Carter be listed at beginning of entry?

Additional information

NGR9780847872145
9780847872145
0847872149
Ralph Lauren A Way of Living: Home, Design, Inspiration by Ralph Lauren
New
Hardback
Rizzoli International Publications
2023-09-26
544
N/A
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