Spectator at its most modern

Ralph Lauren defined Spring. 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.