Photography by Paolo MusaFashion / ShowRalph Lauren SS15Safari-inspired evening wear with a surprisingly rugged edge proves that the fashion world is already ready for an adventureShareLink copied ✔️September 11, 2014FashionShowText Katherine Bernard Photography Paolo Musa Ralph Lauren SS15 Initial reaction: After Ralph Lauren Polo for women's game changing water hologram presentation in Central Park, it was refreshing to return to Ralph Lauren's familiar indoor elegance – but this season, there was a surprisingly rugged utility to even the evening wear in the collection. Dressy silk cargo pants opened the show (in case a black tie event comes up while you're on safari), and even the most striking look of the show – a "rustic gold" tulle dress with dazzling beading across the chest – was styled with a leather belt and an aged leather bag slung over the shoulder.Like the Sia song: Above the runway hung a series of low hanging chandeliers with tons of tiny lights and draped in cloth. "I'm gonna swing from..."With a side of condiments, please: At one point, bright yellow and bright red sweeping evening dresses shared the runway, prompting GQ editor John Jannuzzi to caption a photo of them "ketchup and mustard." Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingRagebait runway cameos are fashion’s most embarrassing trendThe controversial streamer Clavicular opened a Paris Fashion Week show – but does the instant backlash show that people are finally over the meaningless gimmicks?FashionDazed LeagueInside Dazed League, a tribute to soccer in North AmericaDazed LeagueGeneration soccer: 8 game-changers on why the game matters for AmericaBeautyJuly 2026 Horoscope: The most important celestial event of the 21st centuryArt & Photography5 emerging photographers you need to knowMusicBjörk on nature, new music and working with AI: ‘I’m a digital craftswoman’Beauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaMusicWe are entering the age of intentional music listeningArt & PhotographyThe most loved photo stories of June 2026Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy