Update on the lounge chair – I'm continuing the restoration and it should be finished (without reupholstery) by November!
A stunning celebration of Ralph Lauren's iconic interior collections, including the designer's own homes, which have inspired the world of interior design for nearly half a century.
Ralph Lauren's cinematic vision comes to life in a stunning, intimately written book that spans decades of innovation and influence from the famed American designer. Ralph Lauren: A Way of Living, published by Rizzoli New York, commemorates the 40th anniversary of the house collection with the first comprehensive volume dedicated to Ralph Lauren's signature style and pioneering approach to lifestyle design. From pioneering innovations that revolutionized the home industry to conceptualizing residential retail and perfecting the art of hospitality, Lauren has created a multi-faceted world that evokes emotion and inspires a way of life more beautiful.
This special volume presents a visual timeline of Ralph Lauren's remarkable history as a lifestyle innovator. Lauren's unrivaled ability to seamlessly blend fashion and home is exemplified by the groundbreaking designs and innovative use of materials that have distinguished the home collection since its inception in 1983: menswear-inspired Oxford fabric bedding that required the creation of special looms and took two years. refine; the stylish RL-CF1 chair, made from carbon fiber and inspired by Lauren's McLaren F1 racing car; and an appreciation for a time-worn aesthetic, as evidenced by the iconic writer's chair with its hand-burnished leather and rich patina. Landmark achievements such as the opening of its first flagship store in New York on Madison Avenue – which invited customers to experience the complete world of Ralph Lauren in a residential environment – and its renowned restaurants which offer the pinnacle of hospitality graceful, demonstrate the extent of Ralph Lauren's influence on the worlds of lifestyle design and hospitality. The timeline is rounded out with quotes from prominent members of the design world and prominent figures in our culture, including Oprah Winfrey, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and architecture critic Paul Goldberger.
Ralph Lauren's 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 lives, from a sprawling ranch in Colorado and an island in Jamaica, to a penthouse on Fifth Avenue overlooking Central Park in Manhattan, a home beachfront in Montauk and a country estate in Bedford. Lauren's homes are deeply personal expressions of her outlook on life; captivating images are complemented by essays and descriptions written in his own words that intimately express the meaning of the home and share the inspiration and anecdotes of each residence. Photos of Lauren's captivating homes are followed by a celebration of Ralph Lauren Home's lifestyle collections – cinematic worlds brought to life with iconic images showcasing Lauren's pioneering lifestyle approach and comprehensive home collection.
Ralph Lauren: A Way of Living celebrates the life and work of a true visionary and innovator. Ralph Lauren's monumental impact on the way we live is as recognizable today as it was revolutionary 40 years ago. His vision is not about current trends, but about values and things that last, and his legacy will continue to shape the places we live.
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