Photography by Paolo MusaFashionShowRalph Lauren SS15Safari-inspired evening wear with a surprisingly rugged edge proves that the fashion world is already ready for an adventureShareLink copied ✔️September 11, 2014FashionShowTextKatherine BernardPhotographyPaolo MusaRalph 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." Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREDario Vitale has left Versace after 8 monthsThe 2025 Christmas archetype gift guideThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The Whimsical IngénueThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The Etsy WitchThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The Aura FarmerThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The IYKYK Fashion GirlThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The Sneaky LinkThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The Intellectual It-GirlThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The Offline LudditeThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The Chronic ClubberThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The Protein GuerillaThe 2025 archetype gift guide: The Performative Male