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 performance graphic T-shirt and Swedish camo printed active pant.

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

Photo by Arnaldo Anaya-Lucca courtesy of Ralph Lauren

Polo Ralph Lauren performance graphic T-shirt and Swedish camo printed active pant.

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Stepping Up

RodeoHouston teams up with Texas bootmaker for limited edition collab

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Lane Boots

Photo courtesy of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™

Each part of the boots ties back to the key elements of the HLSR.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (HLSR) concert lineup has been announced, and concert tickets have gone on sale, which can only mean one thing – it is time to get rodeo ready. For 20 days in March, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is taking over the NRG Stadium complex, where Houstonians will display their best Western-inspired attire.

This year, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo collaborated with popular Texas-based brand Lane Boots on a one-of-a-kind limited edition collection. Muffy King, director of marketing for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, designed the boots with help from a team of experts at Lane Boots. Together, they looked at what is trending in existing boot designs and the fashion industry as a whole to come up with a unique look.

"It was important to us that the boot meant to celebrate the 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo be representative of the 'Cowboy Core' aesthetic that is a major influence in fashion right now. These fundamental choices were a natural way for us to incorporate and represent our mission-driven pillar – Western Heritage," King tells CultureMap.

Each part of the boots ties back to the key elements of HLSR. The round braid on the sides represents the ropes used in competitions. The starburst effect around the star and the state of Texas symbolizes the lights on the RodeoHouston stage. The Texas on the back of the boot highlights HLSR's focus on supporting education in the Lone Star State. Departing from Lane's recognizable blue-soled boots, these feature a distinct orange sole with the HLSR logo stamped on the bottom, reflecting the branding seen across Texas ranches.

With designs for both men and women, the boots are exclusively available online. Photo courtesy of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

"We wanted to showcase the unique feature Lane has become known for in Western fashion, but with our own Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo flare," said King. "For both the Rodeo and Lane Boots, this was a real testament to the partnership and collaboration that took place to make these boots a reality."

The boots were released online earlier this month, and according to King, they are "flying off the shelves quickly" and have been met with an overwhelmingly positive response. Lane Boots produced 2,025 pairs of boots at their factory in Leon, Mexico. Each pair has an individual stamp and a special message on the inside of the boot shaft.

"The story behind the boot naturally lends itself to being relatable to many individuals across all walks of life," King says. "It was a very seamless process that resulted in an aesthetic that allows whoever wearing them to incorporate their own story and personality into the boot."

With designs for both men and women, the boots are exclusively available online. If any inventory remains when the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo begins, they will be available at the Lane Boots location in NRG Center.

Photo courtesy of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™

Each part of the boots ties back to the key elements of the HLSR.

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