Milan buzzed with star power on Friday as Ralph Lauren kicked off a key fashion week event. The show focused on Milan's role in the upcoming season and revealed the looks for Team USA at next month's Winter Olympics.
A Front Row Packed with Famous Faces
Actors Colman Domingo, Liam Hemsworth, and Noah Schnapp joined the exclusive guest list. Domingo arrived fresh from the Golden Globes red carpet. Hemsworth took a break from an Alpine skiing trip with his girlfriend Gabriella Brooks to attend. Schnapp just finished filming the finale of Stranger Things.
K-Pop Star Mark Lee Draws Crowds
Hundreds of screaming fans waited outside Ralph Lauren's Milan palazzo for K-pop sensation Mark Lee. They rushed his vehicle as he stepped out, and he responded with a big heart sign for the crowd.
Lee, who was born in Canada, expressed his ongoing surprise at K-pop's global reach. "It surprises me even to this day. I was born in North America, and even then K-pop wasn't this big," he said from the front row before the show. "I am honored to be part of this phenomenon. I feel it's my responsibility to share the good influences of K-pop with the world."
Show Highlights Americana Collection
The fashion presentation unveiled a distinctly Americana collection. It featured layered outerwear, Texan suits, and intricate intarsia knitwear. Singer Nick Jonas and actor Tom Hiddleston sat alongside David Lauren, the brand's leader in innovation.
David Lauren will return to Milan soon. He will oversee the fitting of Team USA's outfits for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Games, which start on February 6.
Celebrity Insights and Future Plans
Noah Schnapp, the 21-year-old actor, discussed his post-Stranger Things career. "I'm pretty proud of what we have done. I am happy to close it out. I think it's time. I am excited about what's to come," he said. He is now reading scripts and looking beyond the sci-fi genre.
Schnapp wore a smart double-breasted Navy jacket with brass buttons to the show. "I love Italy, I love the Italian people, and I love this brand," he shared. The University of Pennsylvania senior plans to return to Italy in a few weeks. He will watch some Olympic ice hockey games with his Canadian-born parents. "They made sure I was educated in the hockey culture," he added.
Colman Domingo Praises the Collection
Colman Domingo, an Emmy winner for "Euphoria," turned heads with his fashion choices. At the Golden Globes, he wore a lapel full of Boucheron diamonds. For Ralph Lauren, he opted for Boucheron stud earrings with a tweed three-piece suit and a matching overcoat draped over his shoulder.
Domingo, a favorite in the fashion world, called the collection "very modern." He noted elements like Texas tuxedos, cowboy hats, Navajo prints, and mountaineer boots. "It's boldly and effortlessly luxurious," he observed. "You can climb mountains in Aspen and still be ready for an elegant cocktail. That's the beautiful expression of Ralph Lauren—aspirational American values in your clothing."
