{"title":"RALPH LAUREN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWithout any formal design training, Ralph Lauren launched his brand in 1967 under the name \"Polo\", choosing it for the sport’s association with an aspirational lifestyle. His wide, colorful designs landed a boutique space in Bloomingdale’s. In 1972, he released the brand’s iconic shirt featuring the polo player logo, cementing his status in the preppy fashion canon. Over the decades, Lauren expanded his empire into home goods, fragrances, and high-end couture, pioneering the concept of lifestyle branding by selling a cinematic version of the American Dream. \u003cspan\u003eThis collection forms part of Circa’s designer archive, featuring archival vintage and museum-quality fashion pieces from the Ralph Lauren house.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1991-runway-ralph-lauren-collection-black-double-breasted-coat-dress","title":"1991 Runway Ralph Lauren Collection Black Double Breasted Coat Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant and runway documented 1990s military style coat dress has fantastic provenance. It walked the runway on supermodel Cindy Crawford as part of Ralph Lauren’s Fall 1991 collection, the same year that Ralph Lauren won the CFDA Lifetime Achievement award. It is tailored from smooth, thick black wool to a figure-hugging shape with a flippy, A-line skirt which swirls around the wearer as they walk. It has long, slim sleeves and a high collar. The front is double-breasted, decadently adorned with sixteen heavy, gold-tone metal buttons embossed with the coat of arms of the United Kingdom featuring a unicorn and lion and the motto “Dieu et mon droit”. The coat-dress is lined with matte black silk. The dress contains the purple Ralph Lauren label which indicates the high-end runway ready-to-wear line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn excellent vintage condition, with no marks or flaws. It is made from 100% Wool. Labelled a US 4, UK 8 but please check the below measurements as it will also suit a size smaller. The fabric has no stretch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 36 in. (91 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 30 in. (76 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 48 in. (122 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 35 in. (89 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHOULDERS - 17 in. (43 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56208081060218,"sku":null,"price":1450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/files\/1990s_Ralph_lauren_Collection_Black_Double_Breasted_Military_Coat_Dress_-_2_969baf58-6a51-49a2-96f8-4083c60b014e.jpg?v=1763637746"},{"product_id":"2001-ralph-lauren-collection-runway-paisley-velvet-maxi-dress","title":"2001 Ralph Lauren Collection Runway Paisley Velvet Maxi Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful gown was designed for Ralph Lauren’s Fall 2001 Collection - the House's most luxurious runway line with its sumptuous purple label. On the runway the brand showed a maxi skirt and mini-skirt in the same print which Vogue called lavish in its review. The dress is tailored from a silk-mix velvet printed with paisley in rich hues of chocolate brown, crimson red, steel blue, rose pink and grey. It is cut to a simple slip style that is so of this late ’90s\/early ’00s era, with a low back, V-neckline and rolled brown satin straps that cross at the top of the back. Lined throughout with a silky chocolate brown satin, and pulls on over the head so has no fastenings. The dress has a train which adds to the sensuous, free flowing tailoring. The bottom of the skirt has a brown satin finger loop to allow the wearer to lift the gown off the floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress is in excellent archival condition with no issues of any note. Labelled a size US 4, UK 8 with plenty of give in the hip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 30 in. (76 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 32 in. (81 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 44 in. (112 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH FRONT - 59 in. (150 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH BACK - 80 in. (203 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56623696314746,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/files\/2001_Ralph_Lauren_Runway_Documented_Black_Label_Paisley_Velvet_Maxi_Gown_-_3_copy_a5358b08-b5a4-447c-ba91-ee1e9fd3d48c.jpg?v=1772105820"},{"product_id":"2003-ralph-lauren-collection-runway-pinstripe-skirt-with-braces","title":"2003 Ralph Lauren Collection Runway Pinstripe Skirt with Braces","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis runway documented skirt was designed by Ralph Lauren for the Spring 2003 ready-to-wear collection. An identical skirt opened the show, worn by supermodel Natalia Vodianova with its striped braces over a crisp white shirt. It bears the purple Ralph Lauren Collection label associated with the house’s luxury womenswear and the design follows earlier interpretations of classic menswear, reworking pinstripes, tailored pencil shapes and braces into a distinctly feminine silhouette - pictured here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in the USA, the skirt is tailored from substantial cream cotton worked with alternating black and grey stitched pinstripes. It has a high-waisted pencil silhouette, falling straight through the hips with a slit at the back for ease of movement. The front fastens with a concealed zip and silver-tone metal button and there are front pockets :-)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly distinctive are the blue, black and cream striped braces, which attach to metal buttons inside the waistband with rich leather tabs. These have naturally aged from their original pale colour to an even cream tone. The braces can also be removed to wear the skirt as a more conventional pencil style. The skirt is beautifully finished and fully lined in cream satin woven throughout with “Ralph Lauren Collection”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn excellent vintage condition; the cotton, lining and metalwork present beautifully; the only notable sign of age is the even mellowing of the leather brace tabs to cream, which we do not consider detrimental. Labelled a US size 2, approximately a UK 6, and 100% cotton. The fabric has no stretch so please refer to the sizing information below to ensure the best fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 30 in. (76 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 36 in. (91 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 24 in. 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