DESIGN FOR MEN

Check out Ralph Lauren home’s new collection, RL Penthouse.   In the above vignette, I love the color scheme – the seuded caramel wall and the Rosewood furniture mixed with black accessories and sparkling silver and glass accents.  I have noticed over time that Lauren always incorporates collections that are geared towards men, specifically men with a luxurious lifestyle.  The style is streamlined and modern but contains a blend of traditional and contemporary style.  I particularly enjoy the use of veneered wood and polished chrome in the furniture which takes us back to the Art Deco style.  In fact, it is hard not to notice the influences of Art Deco designers such as Louis Sognot and Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann in some of the modern RL collections.  See images below.

While the new RL penthouse collection focuses mostly on accessories,I recall the inspiring Modern Metropolis collection  as being the whole package.  See the striking video and collection by clicking the image below.  The goal of DESIGN FOR MEN is to encourage men to live well and dress well.  With Modern Metropolis, Lauren designed a collection of furnishings, lighting, and accessories around a modern man, probably a successful professional living in a luxurious condo.  Although it is a bit cheesy, the video reminds me of James Bond.  We appreciate Bond not only because he has a pretty awesome job but for his lifestyle: going to swanky parties, dapper clothing, the cars, and who can forget the gadgets.  These are the basic ingredients of what excites me about Design For Men.  Living a lifestyle similar to James Bond or whoever is your style icon is possible.  After all, isn’t the goal to live the most fabulous life possible?  I think that is also Lauren’s goal with his stunning collections and I can’t wait to see what is next.

Collection Desk

Polished Aluminum Chair

RL Cube Bed

RL1 Chair

Cape Lodge Sofa

RLX Chest