Ralph Lauren
NEW YORK, September 20, 2000
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"Spectator at its most modern" is how Ralph Lauren defined Spring 2001. Lauren's collection built upon the polished, well-heeled aesthetic that dominated the New York runways last season, but his new interpretation is graphic and geometric.Black-and-white and brown-and-white served as the leitmotif for mod shift leather dresses, blazers with generous trimmed lapels and pockets and sexy two-tone jeans. The season's essential crepe de chine skirt—pleated, to the knee, and paired with a casual cashmere and silk tank—was a laid-back alternative to a sinful white crocodile minisuit. Chevron skirts, pinstriped jackets and a glen-plaid pantsuit were all worn with the same strings of pearls that were a Fall favorite.
The evening looks were also ladylike and controlled—Lauren gave lace camisoles and georgette pants lift with a touch of beading, and closed his presentation with three impressive floor-length striped gowns.
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