Polo Ralph Lauren

Polo Ralph Lauren offers men a lot of stylish ways to dress for any occasion

Ralph Lauren doesn't just show men how to dress in one specific way, The Polo Ralph Lauren spring/summer 2016 collection, recently unveiled during New York Men's Fashion Week, offers options for just about any occasion, with a range of styles from stylish suits to cutting-edge activewear.

For work or dressier outings, polished yet relaxed suits in lightweight fabrics of tan, grey or navy feature a contemporary look, with a slimmer silhouette, narrow notch lapels and soft shoulders. The double-breasted look is back in a trim navy tuxedo or navy linen herringbone jacket paired with a cream pant. And a blue denim suit with snazzy vest offers a more casual way to dress up.

Athletic wear takes on a high-tech edge with power-stretch knit jogging pants, graphic T-shirts, fleece shorts and lightweight jackets in a camo design.

The suits are styled with white and blue dress shirts and solid, dark ties or, with the denim suit, a striped chambray shirt and striped tie.

For more laid-back living, the collection features a slew of looks, including cargo pants in olive or tan, frayed vintage-looking jeans and shirts with Southwestern pattern details.

Urban and classic styles are often mixed for the city dweller doesn't want to look too buttoned-up. A varsity-inspired sweatshirt and sweatpants are worn with a classic herringbone sportcoat. Nylon jackets and pants are paired with sport shirts and ties. Military cargos in olive and tan are worn with faded plaid work shirts and performance jackets.

Athletic wear takes on a high-tech edge with power-stretch knit jogging pants, graphic T-shirts, fleece shorts, and lightweight jackets and compression pants in a camo design.

Outerwear is just as varied too, ranging from a three-layer nylon camouflage print military coat to a red fireman’s jacket with metal closures and brown leather buckles. A navy nylon trench is worn over a cotton and cashmere sweater and a Black Watch plaid belted four-pocket moto jacket is styled with a navy cardigan, crisp white trouser and striped shirt and tie.

Polo Ralph Lauren offers a variety of looks for more dressed-up occasions.

Polo Ralph Lauren spring/summer 2016 New York Men's Fashion Week

Photo by Kevin Tachman courtesy of Ralph Lauren

Polo Ralph Lauren offers a variety of looks for more dressed-up occasions.

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VAULT VIBES

Houston fashion star Chloe Dao marks 25 years with epic clean-out sale

Photo courtesy of Chloe Dao

From January 24- 31 Chloe Dao will open her personal design archives to mark 25 years with a rare boutique vault sale.

For Houston fashion devotees, this is the kind of news that prompts a calendar alert and a group chat with the besties. Chloe Dao is celebrating 25 years in fashion by doing something she has never done before: opening the vault.

From January 24 through January 31, the Chloe Dao boutique will host a 25-Year Anniversary Clean-Out Vault Event, releasing pieces from Dao’s personal design archives alongside curated boutique items that have been held back for years. Once they are gone, they are gone for good.

“This is not a typical sale; this is an anniversary moment,” Dao says. “It’s an intentional release, a moment of reflection and gratitude, and a way to make space for what’s next. Once these pieces are gone, they’re truly gone."

For the first time ever, shoppers will be able to snag select designs from past collections and limited production runs, and Dao has confirmed she will be parting with some of her couture designs. Shoppers can expect more than 300 items, with more than half of the boutique included in the sale event.

Chloe Dao design Select runway couture and past collection pieces headline Chloe Dao’s 25-Year Anniversary Clean-Out Event.Photo courtesy of Chloe Dao

Everything in the anniversary sale will be discounted 65 percent or more. Fan favorites, including the Houston T-shirt and Aya scarf, will be priced at $15 to $20, down from $42 to $68. None of the released pieces will be reproduced or restocked.

There is also a very personal moment behind this big event. Dao shared that she is planning for the future, including her eventual retirement in about 5 years, making this the right time for a shift.

“It is bittersweet, and I’m still torn about letting go of some of my archive pieces. But a close friend stopped by the boutique this past Saturday and reminded me that I can always create more. That really stayed with me. I’ve missed designing for my store, and this sale feels like a reset — a chance to return to what I love most: designing eveningwear," Dao tells CultureMap. "The past six years, especially post-COVID, were very much about survival mode. Now, if I’m going to truly survive and thrive in today’s retail landscape, my focus is shifting back to my own line and less on curation.”

Following her Project Runway Season Two win and decades of success, Dao says the milestone is also about gratitude for the city that supported her from the start.

“Think of it as an archive release and a chance to own a piece of my history as I celebrate 25 years in fashion. Thank you for being part of this journey with me. I’m so excited to share this moment, and this milestone, with you."

25-Year Anniversary Clean-Out Vault Event, January 24 - January 31, Chloe Dao Boutique, 600 N Shepherd Dr #115, in M-K-T Heights.

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