“Heritage and tradition are at the centre of everything I love—things that encompass both beauty and utility, that are uncontrived and personal, and that are passed down for generations. Bringing the most authentic expression of heritage craft to life means working with those who have created and sustained these timeless traditions for centuries and sharing their stories with the world.
That is why we have developed the Ralph Lauren Artist in Residence programme, inviting artisans to collaborate very personally with me and my design teams—allowing us, together, to form a special blend of traditional craftsmanship with our timeless design ethos.
This is how we bring a truly authentic expression of these designs to life, benefiting artisans and respectfully sharing the timeless beauty of their heritage and stories.”
Naiomi Glasses, our first artist in residence, is a seventh-generation Diné (Navajo) textile artist and designer. The Polo Ralph Lauren x Naiomi Glasses collection is a celebration of Navajo artistry and culture through Naiomi’s eyes. Drop 2: Colour in Motion is a celebration of creativity, community, and cultural pride in a bright palette of traditional Diné (Navajo) motifs.
To accompany the drop, Naiomi curated a selection of handcrafted pieces from renowned Indigenous jewellers.
The Collaboration
Skate Inspirations
The Blanket
Colour & Pattern
The Wool Coat
The Cotton Maxi Skirt
Alice Lister Cabochon bracelets
Readda & Ernest Begay Kingman cluster ring
Leon & Val Martinez cluster ring
Piki Wadsworth turquoise & coral necklaces
The Jewellery
Readda & Ernest Begay Kingman cluster ring
The Jewellery
Piki Wadsworth turquoise & coral necklaces