How to get the Ralph Lauren Christmas look
Though it’s packed with layers and history, composing your very own Ralph Lauren Christmas is easier than one may think. Whether in tableware or tulle, red-and-green tartan patterns lay the foundation, complemented by gold-rimmed glassware and textural, metallic chargers. Red roses are also a must, either as a standalone accent or paired with magnolia leaves and evergreens. Upgrading dining candles with hurricane lanterns adds a strong finishing touch to tabletops as well, suggests Konrad, pointing out that the accessory “can instantly elevate any holiday table, and the best part is that they transition seamlessly into year-round decor.”
Plenty of elements may recur in all seasons, but you can also tailor the look for a one-off party, whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s. “It is this toolbox of pattern, texture, color, coziness that you can then play in and make your own,” Kline says of the look. And you can do it on a budget, too. Alternatives available through more affordable home goods brands like Wayfair or Zara Home not only echo the aesthetic, but also feature different interpretations (whether the items are more streamlined or cheekier than classic Ralph Lauren) that can be helpful for putting your own signature spin on holiday festivities. Even inexpensive items can have a major impact: A can of Jamali Garden crystal frost—used by Konrad on the windows of many Ralph Lauren stores—retails for less than $10.
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The skyrocketing rise of Ralph Lauren Christmas may signal a larger interior design pivot. “People are craving a sense of tradition right now. After years of minimalism, clean modern design, and Scandi-themed holiday decor, there is a return to maximalist style and what some would call the ‘old money’ aesthetic,” Konrad says. “Ralph Lauren Christmas embodies both.” Moyler posits that the style “goes back to the Gatsby influence [of] this European opulence.”
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There’s truly no place like home for the holidays—especially if you’re spending Christmas with the Kardashians or at Brooke Shields’s West Village winter wonderland
But it’s not just about being “fancy.” As with the brand’s fashion, a Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic evokes a sense of belonging rather than exclusion. Opulence is made familiar, in the comforts of layered velvet, tartan wrapping paper, and a bountiful dinner table where everyone has a seat.