MILAN — The Ralph Lauren showcase became the epicenter of celebrity attention during Milan Fashion Week’s opening day, drawing A-list attendees for a presentation that blended classic American aesthetics with Olympic aspirations. The event marked the commencement of a Milan-focused fashion season while simultaneously highlighting the brand’s role as official outfitter for Team USA at the upcoming Winter Games.
Front row attendees represented a cross-section of entertainment excellence, including recent Golden Globe attendee Colman Domingo, actor Liam Hemsworth (who interrupted an Alpine skiing excursion), and Noah Schnapp, fresh from completing the final season of Stranger Things. Hemsworth arrived accompanied by partner Gabriella Brooks, having temporarily abandoned mountain slopes for fashion’s equivalent.
The collection itself presented a sophisticated interpretation of American heritage, featuring layered outerwear, precisely tailored Texan suits, and intricate intarsia knitwear. Outside the historic Milan palazzo, hundreds of enthusiastic fans created a fervent atmosphere awaiting K-pop sensation Mark Lee, who responded to admirers with generous heart gestures upon arrival.
Lee, the Canadian-born K-pop artist, expressed continued astonishment at the genre’s global reach. ‘The massive appeal still surprises me daily,’ he reflected from his prime seating. ‘Having been born in North America when K-pop wasn’t this significant, I feel both honored and responsible to share its positive influences worldwide.’
The prestigious gathering included singer Nick Jonas and actor Tom Hiddleston positioned alongside David Lauren, the fashion house’s branding and innovation director who will return to Milan for final fittings of Team USA’s opening and closing ceremony attire before the February 6th Games commencement.
Noah Schnapp, sporting a sharp double-breasted navy jacket with distinctive brass buttons, discussed his post-Stranger Things career trajectory. ‘I take immense pride in our accomplishments but believe it’s time to explore new creative dimensions,’ the 21-year-old University of Pennsylvania senior revealed, confirming plans to return for Olympic ice hockey events with his Canadian parents who ensured his ‘education in hockey culture.’
Colman Domingo, fashion industry darling and Emmy winner for Euphoria, made a striking impression with Boucheron stud earrings complementing his tweed three-piece suit and casually draped matching overcoat. He praised the collection’s modern sensibility, noting: ‘We witnessed Texas tuxedos, cowboy accessories, Navajo prints, and mountaineer boots blended with effortless luxury. Ralph Lauren embodies that perfect duality where you can scale Aspen slopes then immediately attend an elegant cocktail gathering—this represents the most beautiful expression of aspirational American values through clothing.’