LONDON: POLO RALPH LAUREN COAT, Polo Ralph Lauren, $190; POLO RALPH LAUREN SCARF, Polo Ralph Lauren, $67; POLO RALPH LAUREN LEGGINGS, Polo Ralph Lauren, $30; POLO RALPH LAUREN BOOTS, Polo Ralph Lauren, $150. SAI: POLO RALPH LAUREN COAT, Polo Ralph Lauren, $598; POLO RALPH LAUREN TURTLENECK, Polo Ralph Lauren, $$248; POLO RALPH LAUREN BLAZER, Polo Ralph Lauren, $470; MOTHER JEANS, goop, $228; ATP ATELIER BOOTS, goop, $252
Two Coasts, Two Families,
Dozens of Iconic Gifts
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It’s no small feat to become an icon. You have to strike the perfect balance of history, beauty, and grace—all at once. There may be no better example of an American fashion icon than Ralph Lauren—the man who gave the world passage to rugged and preppy, the great American West and the traditional American East. And after half a century of defining American style, Ralph Lauren’s iconic designs have become as much a part of the holiday season as hanging wreaths and decorating cookies. We caught up with two moms—one in New York, one in Los Angeles—and found that whether you’re giving someone a rich holiday plaid or signature cable-knit sweater, a Ralph Lauren design is a classic, coast to coast.
BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY
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WHO: Sai de Silva HOME: New York City KIDS: London Scout, seven, and Rio Dash, one and a half HANDLE: @scoutandthecity TOP OF THE LIST: RL Polo Bear sweaters and stockings FESTIVE STYLE: Classic feminine looks with lace details FOR KIDS: Plaid A-line dresses and Fair Isle sweaters HOLIDAY SOS: “Lots of wine! Or a ninety-minute massage. And always a daily ten-minute meditation.”
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RIO: POLO RALPH LAUREN CARDIGAN, Polo Ralph Lauren; POLO RALPH LAUREN PANTS, Polo Ralph Lauren, $19. SAI: POLO RALPH LAUREN TURTLENECK, Polo Ralph Lauren, $248
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“The holidays are always filled with excitement! My son, Rio Dash, loves to play with the ornaments on the tree. It will be his first holiday where he knows what’s happening, so we’ll incorporate some favorite holiday traditions with him—such as baking cookies and hand-painting holiday cards to send to family and friends. As for my daughter, London Scout, she’ll be busy creating gingerbread houses and handwritten cards, too. It’s always a festive time in our household and something we all look forward to every year.”
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SAI: POLO RALPH LAUREN TURTLENECK, Polo Ralph Lauren, $248; MORGAN LANE PANTS, goop, $548. RIO: POLO RALPH LAUREN CARDIGAN, Polo Ralph Lauren. LONDON: POLO RALPH LAUREN SWEATER, Polo Ralph Lauren, $41; POLO RALPH LAUREN LEGGINGS, Polo Ralph Lauren, $22
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RIO: POLO RALPH LAUREN SHIRT, Polo Ralph Lauren, $26; POLO RALPH LAUREN SWEATER, Polo Ralph Lauren, $30; POLO RALPH LAUREN PANTS, Polo Ralph Lauren, $37 POLO RALPH LAUREN SHOES, Polo Ralph Lauren, $70. SAI: POLO RALPH LAUREN TURTLENECK, Polo Ralph Lauren, $248; POLO RALPH LAUREN BLAZER, Polo Ralph Lauren, $470; MOTHER JEANS, goop, $228; ATP ATELIER BOOTS, goop, $252
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For parents, this is the perfect time of year to check two things off the list at once: gifts and new clothes for the kids.
“The children will be getting lots of books as well as arts-and-crafts supplies—and it wouldn’t be the holidays without giving them my favorite Polo Bear sweaters from Ralph Lauren. I’ll also be snagging holiday home accessories for Christmas there: stockings, dinnerware, living room extras.”
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NO. 21 FLATS, goop, $250 SAI: POLO RALPH LAUREN JACKET, Polo Ralph Lauren, $698; MOTHER JEANS, goop, $228. LONDON: POLO RALPH LAUREN DRESS, Polo Ralph Lauren, $60; POLO RALPH LAUREN FLATS, Polo Ralph Lauren, $105
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“I didn’t grow up with many traditions, but my husband did! Every year we visit the Radio City Christmas Spectacular to see the Rockettes, and I take my daughter to The Nutcracker. We also visit all of our favorite store windows on Fifth Avenue and go ice-skating at Rockefeller Center.”
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POLO RALPH LAUREN DRESS, Polo Ralph Lauren, $498; WOLFORD TIGHTS, goop, $49; ALEXANDRE BIRMAN HEELS, goop, $595
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“I can never describe my style in one word as it is always evolving, however my classic holiday style always remains the same. I love classic feminine looks with lace details, not to mention floaty romantic Ralph Lauren dresses. London Scout tends to gravitate toward plaid A-line dresses, and Rio Dash is typically dressed in colors that accent ours.”
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HOLIDAY IN THE SUN
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WHO: Olya Hill HOME: Los Angeles KIDS: Elia, three, and Evyianne, five, plus five more at home. HANDLE: @livingnotes GO-TO GIFTS: Cocktail picks and holder, Art Deco–inspired olive tray TOP OF THE LIST: Pebbled Leather Tote Bag (for her husband, Justin) FESTIVE STYLE: Cashmere cable-knit sweaters and trousers FOR KIDS: Velour leggings and button-downs HOLIDAY PERK: “Giving back. It’s our holiday highlight: My kids love it; we love it.”
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POLO RALPH LAUREN SWEATER, Polo Ralph Lauren; G. LABEL KELLY SATIN WIDE-LEG TROUSERS, goop, $595
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“I love creating that ‘magic’ of the holidays. We decorate—that’s always a fun, fun project—it is always very festive. My parents did that for me growing up, and those happy memories have been my rock so many times. I want to make sure our kids have them, too.”
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ELIA: POLO RALPH LAUREN SWEATER, Polo Ralph Lauren, $72. OLYA: POLO RALPH LAUREN SWEATER, Polo Ralph Lauren, $298. EVYIANNE POLO RALPH LAUREN SHIRT, Polo Ralph Lauren, $35
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“We love gifts to be a surprise. The little ones, of course, always write a letter to Santa, which ‘Santa’ definitely tries to listen to and get something from. We don’t do lots of presents, but we try to get that ‘one’ something that kids dreamed about or would love. I loved the goop Gift Guide for teens—I thought the student exchange program idea was genius.”
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POLO RALPH LAUREN SWEATER, Polo Ralph Lauren; TIBI SKIRT, goop, $595; LOEFFLER RANDALL HEELS, goop, $150
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With all the events and parties this time of year, having solid gift ideas on hand alleviates so much worry.
“I love Ralph Lauren gift ideas. The Host and Hostess section of the website is one of my favorites. I am the type of a person who loves practical things to be beautiful, pieces that someone will love and use for years to come. RL has both. You just can’t go wrong with these cocktail picks and holder. Or this olive tray.”
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JUSTIN: POLO RALPH LAUREN SWEATER, Polo Ralph Lauren, $125; POLO RALPH LAUREN SHIRT, Polo Ralph Lauren, $85. ELIA: POLO RALPH LAUREN SHIRT, Polo Ralph Lauren, $41
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“I’m also getting this Pebbled Leather Tote Bag for Justin. He’s been wanting something stylish but different for himself—I think he is going to love it. I love browsing through the site and saving favorites to a list, so that I always have some ideas prepped ahead. It’s also a very convenient way to let your significant other know what’s on YOUR wish list. I’m guilty of ‘accidentally’ leaving the computer screen open on my laptop right at my personal favorites.”
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OLYA: POLO RALPH LAUREN DRESS, Polo Ralph Lauren; POLO RALPH LAUREN BOOTS, Polo Ralph Lauren, $378. ELIA: POLO RALPH LAUREN DRESS, Polo Ralph Lauren, $52; POLO RALPH LAUREN LEGGINGS, Polo Ralph Lauren, $32; POLO RALPH LAUREN FLATS, Polo Ralph Lauren, $92
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“The Nutcracker music, its story, and the ballet’s classical beauty are synonymous with the holidays for us. But as a dancer, I love modern artistic interpretations and takes on it more. Although not a dance, Disney’s Nutcracker and the Four Realms is a very refreshing spin. I just love these different views on a classic. Same goes for the kids.”
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“I love to mix feminine silhouettes with bold, unexpected pieces. For example, a delicate white dress combined with a stronger black boot is exactly what I would wear for a holiday party with friends. And the black silk pants with Ralph Lauren’s puffed-sleeve sweater is me to a tee. For the kids, I try to highlight their personalities. I also let them pick. There is nothing more heart-melting than seeing kids love their ‘favorite golden shoes’ or ‘green shirt.’ For me, quality is extremely important, as is comfort. But it’s kids! Messes will happen, and they will want to run around. I want to make sure that whatever we choose for them can hold up through lots of washes, and they would be able to be themselves even at a party.”
GIFTS FOR KIDS
GIFTS FOR HIM
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POLO RALPH LAUREN HAT
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POLO RALPH LAUREN shirt
Polo Ralph Lauren, $85 -
POLO RALPH LAUREN jacket
Polo Ralph Lauren, $198 -
POLO RALPH LAUREN gloves
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POLO RALPH LAUREN SWEATER
Polo Ralph Lauren, $498
