Ralph Lauren opens New York Fashion Week with its spring/summer 2027 fashion show, drawing major celebrities to the front row. Outlets report that actors Viola Davis and Cynthia Erivo attend the event.

Both sources describe the collection as focused on romance and present it as a “fresh take” on the theme. The New York Post frames the show as part of New York Fashion Week’s Wednesday kickoff, while The Independent emphasizes the creative direction of the collection—its wearable approach and romantic sensibility. Beyond celebrity attendance and the season being shown, the reports align on the overall premise: the brand uses the early New York Fashion Week slot to present its upcoming wearable lineup for spring/summer 2027.