A stunning celebration of Ralph Lauren\u2019s signature home collections\u2014including the designer\u2019s own homes\u2014which have inspired the world of interior design for nearly half a century.<\/p>\n
The cinematic vision of Ralph Lauren is brought to life with a stunning and intimately written book that spans decades of innovation and influence by the iconic American designer. Ralph Lauren: A Way of Living, published by Rizzoli New York, commemorates the 40th anniversary of the home collection with the first comprehensive volume dedicated to the signature style of Ralph Lauren and his pioneering lifestyle approach to design. From trailblazing innovations that revolutionized the home industry to conceptualizing residential retailing and perfecting the art of hospitality, Lauren has created a multifaceted world that evokes emotion and inspires a more beautiful way of life.<\/p>\n
This special volume presents a visual timeline of Ralph Lauren\u2019s remarkable history as a lifestyle innovator. Lauren\u2019s unparalleled ability to seamlessly blend fashion and the home is illustrated with the groundbreaking designs and innovative use of materials that have distinguished the home collection since its inception in 1983: menswear-inspired Oxford Cloth bedding that required the creation of special looms and took two years to refine; the sleek RL-CF1 chair, crafted of carbon fiber and inspired by Lauren\u2019s McLaren F1 racecar; and an appreciation for a timeworn, weathered aesthetic, as exemplified in the iconic Writer\u2019s Chair with its hand-burnished leather and rich patina. Historic achievements such as the opening of his first New York City flagship on Madison Avenue \u2013 which invited guests to experience the complete World of Ralph Lauren in a residential environment \u2013 and his renowned restaurants that offer the epitome of gracious hospitality, demonstrate the magnitude of Ralph Lauren\u2019s influence on the worlds of lifestyle design and hospitality. The timeline is complete with quotes from distinguished members of the design world and prominent figures of our culture including Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and architecture critic Paul Goldberger.<\/p>\n
Ralph Lauren\u2019s signature ability to create transportive environments begins with his private homes that inspire his iconic lifestyle collections. Ralph Lauren: A Way of Living offers an in-depth look at all the places Lauren calls home, from a sprawling ranch in Colorado and an island retreat in Jamaica, to a Fifth Avenue penthouse overlooking Manhattan\u2019s Central Park, a seaside home in Montauk and a country estate in Bedford. Lauren\u2019s homes are deeply personal expressions of his vision for living; captivating imagery is complemented by essays and descriptions written in his own words that intimately express the meaning of home and share inspiration and anecdotes for each residence. The photos of Lauren\u2019s captivating homes are followed by a celebration of Ralph Lauren Home\u2019s lifestyle collections \u2013 cinematic worlds that are brought to life with iconic imagery showcasing Lauren\u2019s pioneering lifestyle approach and all-encompassing home collection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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