Ralph Lauren A Way of Living: Home, Design, Inspiration Hardcover – September 26, 2023
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Description
A stunning celebration of Ralph Lauren’s signature home collections—including the designer’s own homes—which have inspired the world of interior design for nearly half a century. 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. This special volume presents a visual timeline of Ralph Lauren’s remarkable history as a lifestyle innovator. Lauren’s 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’s McLaren F1 racecar; and an appreciation for a timeworn, weathered aesthetic, as exemplified in the iconic Writer’s 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 – which invited guests to experience the complete World of Ralph Lauren in a residential environment – and his renowned restaurants that offer the epitome of gracious hospitality, demonstrate the magnitude of Ralph Lauren’s 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. 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 calls home, from a sprawling ranch in Colorado and an island retreat in Jamaica, to a Fifth Avenue penthouse overlooking Manhattan’s Central Park, a seaside home in Montauk and a country estate in Bedford. Lauren’s 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’s captivating homes are followed by a celebration of Ralph Lauren Home’s lifestyle collections – cinematic worlds that are brought to life with iconic imagery showcasing Lauren’s pioneering lifestyle approach and all-encompassing home collection. Ralph Lauren: A Way of Living honors 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 groundbreaking 40 years ago. His vision is not about trends of the moment, but is built upon values and things that last, and his legacy will continue to shape the places we call home. Cover photo by Richard Corman. Read more
Details
Product details Publisher : Rizzoli Publication date : September 26, 2023 Language : English Print length : 544 pages ISBN-10 : 0847872149 ISBN-13 : 978-0847872145 Item Weight : 7.35 pounds Dimensions : 9.28 x 1.77 x 12.1 inches Best Sellers Rank: #6,650 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Fashion Design #11 in Interior Design #16 in Home Decorating (Books) Customer Reviews: 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (742)
Customer reviews
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Awesome coffee table book...my son loves it!
About a year ago, my son introduced me to Grand Designs UK, a long running home building show with fantastic architecture, centered in the United Kingdom. That show really rekindled my love of great architecture and aesthetically pleasing home design. He is a fan of Ralph Lauren, so when he discovered this book along our journey, the more I looked into the contents, it seemed less of a fanboy tribute to Mr Lauren, but more of an idea book of fantasy designs that I will likely never be able to afford lol. Either way, this is not a light, paperback book...it is a content (and physically) HEAVY book. My son loves it, and while the styles presented in this coffee table book aren't all MY style, I can appreciate his love of it and I love and support him! I should note that this was the best price on the internet that I could find for this, at the time of my purchase.
About a year ago, my son introduced me to Grand Designs UK, a long running home building show with fantastic architecture, centered in the United Kingdom. That show really rekindled my love of great architecture and aesthetically pleasing home design. He is a fan of Ralph Lauren, so when he discovered this book along our journey, the more I looked into the contents, it seemed less of a fanboy tribute to Mr Lauren, but more of an idea book of fantasy designs that I will likely never be able to afford lol. Either way, this is not a light, paperback book...it is a content (and physically) HEAVY book. My son loves it, and while the styles presented in this coffee table book aren't all MY style, I can appreciate his love of it and I love and support him! I should note that this was the best price on the internet that I could find for this, at the time of my purchase.
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It’s a fabulous book. Fabulous examples of his style and homes.
Oh if I could be so lucky to have multiple homes to just decorate with all the ideas and different styles I have going on in my head. This book is wonderful . I am also pleased to see that there were many more pictures I never seen before of RL homes and show rooms. Beautiful examples of taste and style. Having been in retail, I always enjoyed going to his stores in NYC-truely candy for the eyes. I also visit his stores where ever I may be traveling. He and his staff keeps a fresh twist on classic style. This book shows It all. I stlll would like MORE pictures also set up as to the year it was released and then the next year, so on. It would really show how his taste and style is TIMLESS!!! LOVED THE BOOK. Oh yea, I’m a RL junkie.
Oh if I could be so lucky to have multiple homes to just decorate with all the ideas and different styles I have going on in my head. This book is wonderful . I am also pleased to see that there were many more pictures I never seen before of RL homes and show rooms. Beautiful examples of taste and style. Having been in retail, I always enjoyed going to his stores in NYC-truely candy for the eyes. I also visit his stores where ever I may be traveling. He and his staff keeps a fresh twist on classic style. This book shows It all. I stlll would like MORE pictures also set up as to the year it was released and then the next year, so on. It would really show how his taste and style is TIMLESS!!! LOVED THE BOOK. Oh yea, I’m a RL junkie.
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Worth Every Penny!
This book is spectacular! It must weigh 15 lbs. It has over 500 pages of gorgeous photographs. There are pictures of the interiors of his homes. He then has a section for each of his styles. This is a home decor book. A few fashion photos but they have more to do with the home decor setting. This is a true coffee table book. He did not skimp. Highly recommend for the Ralph Lauren lovers out there. Would make a great gift as well.
This book is spectacular! It must weigh 15 lbs. It has over 500 pages of gorgeous photographs. There are pictures of the interiors of his homes. He then has a section for each of his styles. This is a home decor book. A few fashion photos but they have more to do with the home decor setting. This is a true coffee table book. He did not skimp. Highly recommend for the Ralph Lauren lovers out there. Would make a great gift as well.
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A must have if you love Ralph Lauren !
This book is gorgeous. Beautiful pictures showcasing the classic, elegant and everlasting style of Ralph Lauren. A coffee table book you will want to look at over and over again! I love going back to it for ideas for my home, always seeing something I missed previously.
This book is gorgeous. Beautiful pictures showcasing the classic, elegant and everlasting style of Ralph Lauren. A coffee table book you will want to look at over and over again! I love going back to it for ideas for my home, always seeing something I missed previously.
