ralph lauren transformed into ralph’s milan for 'palazzo collection' at milan design week

World of Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren has always revered those who live their dreamed lives and likens such a free-spirited lifestyle to the city of Milan with all of its refinement, beauty, and history. His vision blooms, an amalgamation of the desire to yield a celebrated destination, the visualization of the American lifestyle, and the display of the timeless design he has established since his entrance into the creative industry. His excitement brims as he shares his personal vision of living – the life he envisions for himself and for those who resonate well with such ardor for living – through the opening of his Milanese palazzo for Milan Design Week 2022 (read our must-see exhibitions here), granting access to a World of Ralph Lauren experience. Located in the heart of the city, Palazzo Ralph Lauren has been transformed into Ralph’s Milan to stay within the city for only one week. Lasting memories from a transitory visit, the glam and entertaining moments of Ralph Lauren’s surroundings sign the palace with his emblematic approach to design through the fixtures and objects on display, all while hosting a celebratory cocktail party with David Lauren to preview the Fall 2022 home collection and engaging attendees into the World of Ralph Lauren through design conversations hosted by industry experts.

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At palazzo ralph lauren

Palazzo Ralph Lauren offers guests a welcoming respite in cosmopolitan Milan as they enter the private residence of Ralph Lauren that resembles homes from an earlier era. Fronds and greenery surround the pillars and arch of the entrance, the waft of tended leaves and dew-misted morning wrapping the guests with a sense of tranquility. Beyond the green serpentine marble walls, the palazzo reveals how an estate must be preserved, capturing a sense of sophistication and privacy that rings true to the Milanese culture. The interiors reflect an American sensibility that Ralph Lauren envisions: heirloom quality furnishings crafted from rich mahogany; and antiqued brass and burnished leather mix with pairings of tartans, paisleys, and zebra prints. Treasured art and antiques add a layer of authenticity, while floral arrangements create an inviting quality of home. The curated experience at Ralph’s Milan echoes the art of living and making, two elements that Ralph Lauren finds himself in sync with. The interior courtyard – dressed for al fresco dining in classic blue and white ticking stripes, florals, and checks from the home collection – offers reservations for lunch, afternoon refreshments, or aperitivo with a menu of American classics.

ralph lauren transformed into ralph’s milan for ‘palazzo collection’ at milan design week

Palazzo Collection

In honor of Milan Design Week 2022, Ralph Lauren will preview the Fall 2022 home collection titled the Palazzo Collection. The new offerings modernize the vision of Ralph Lauren’s estate lifestyle inspired by tradition and enduring style. Classic furnishings embrace the level of craftsmanship that invokes the elegance and refinement of Palazzo Ralph Lauren. Serving as Ralph Lauren’s Milanese headquarters since 1999, the 12,000 square foot Rationalist-style palazzo, known as Casa Campanini-Bonomi, was designed by influential Italian architect Mino Fiocchi for the Campanini family and completed in 1941. The facade and exterior, including a portico and loge that overlook the Guastalla gardens, remain well-preserved with a cascading layer of greenery, while the interior has transformed to epitomize Ralph Lauren’s lifestyle approach and the imaginative worlds he has composed for over 50 years. Ralph’s Milan is open by invitation and appointment only June 7th through June 11th at Palazzo Ralph Lauren, Via San Barnaba, 27, 20122 Milan.

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