71 Iconic Runway Looks That Show the True Spirit of Ralph Lauren

Ralph leaves his post as CEO with some vibrant gowns to remember him by, like this one from Spring '16. This twisted chiffon silhouette really stuck with us, and the print found its way onto plenty of other looks that went down the runway.

Leave it to the designer to go for a classic, preppy look on top, with some unexpected volume in the form of a white ruffled maxi skirt on the bottom!

Ralph's designs boasted trendy details, from a lace-up shirt to a wide statement belt.

Ralph stuck with neutral colors for Fall '15, but he mixed materials in a major way, pairing furry accessories with sequined dresses and cozy ribbed sweaters.

This slick, three-piece leather suit was edgy but perfectly polished at the same time.

A cozy look extended all the way down to a pair of knit tights and was accented by luxe brown accessories.

For Spring '15, Ralph Lauren took us glamping. Slinky, khaki-colored button-ups weren't without chunky statement jewels, and bright, voluminous tulle skirts swept the runway.

This satin one-shoulder purple top met military-inspired cropped trousers, making for one unexpected pairing.

Hot pink definitely had its moment on the runway! Somehow, even this glowing statement collar didn't feel too over-the-top on the Ralph Lauren runway.

This season Ralph Lauren unveiled his Polo collection for women. And unlike designers who present offshoot lines in a separate show, Lauren opted to send them down the same runway. "I love the contrast of Polo's cool eclectic spirit with the luxury and modern glamour of Collection," he said in the show's notes.

With Polo, we saw buffalo-plaid quilted jackets atop fair-isle sweaters and an all-around rugged aesthetic, with Aztec prints, fringe leather bags, and chunky wool socks under platform sandals.

Ralph Lauren Collection brought the big sartorial guns with cashmere, suede, and fur. Some of the most striking looks were those in head-to-toe monochrome — like Karlie Kloss's all-cream look up to her beret and down to her high-top sneakers.

But what would a Ralph Lauren show be without a nod to menswear?

We had a feeling the moment we saw this gown that it was in store for a major red carpet moment.

Ralph Lauren brightened things up for Spring, embracing minimalism with sleek garments in every color of the rainbow.

If the feathers weren't decadent enough, try fur.

The only thing more indulgent than an impeccably-crafted gown: feather sleeves.

A sleek leather trench becomes ultratextured thanks to black shearling.

Deep jewel tones complement a turn-of-the-century-inspired ensemble.

All you need to be transported is a few pops of color and a vintage-inspired silhouette.

Just what you need for a quick getaway: bright colors, bold prints, and a matador-inspired hat.

Ralph let Spain inspire his Spring collection.

Proper three-piece suits provided period inspiration.

Fall was all about Downton Abbey glamour with a 21st century flair.

A black evening dress is not finished unless you have a capelet made of gilded feathers.

We'll never get tired of a cloche hat with a soft cap sleeve dress.

Get ready for a '20s garden party.

Feathers returned to the runway for Spring.

Proof that Ralph Lauren knows glamour.

Rich jewel tones and a high collar offset an up-to-there slit.

A sequined evening dress gets an almost medieval headpiece.

It's not a Ralph Lauren show unless there's a menswear-inspired look. This one is capped with a bowler hat!

The Southwestern theme was carried further when a lace white dress came down the runway with an embroidered vest.

Fringe and a brass belt finish off a Southwestern ensemble.

This eclectic look gives a gentle nudge to grunge with its dark florals and open knit.

Victorian romanticism reimagined in a burgundy velvet dress.

The drama of this garment definitely lies in how it moves.

The runway was awash with ruffles.

Overall perfection, don't you think?

An embellished top gives way to a flirty (and flowy!) skirt.

A shimmering vest and gray blazer provided a buttoned-up contrast to a playful organza dress.

Sometimes more is just more.

Menswear inspiration struck again for Fall.

A flowing white dress and matching headdress seemed as though it was ready for an art deco adventure into the desert.

There's no doubt this collection emphasized exoticism.

Ralph Lauren didn't shy away from pairing a dusty gold jacket with a khaki look for Spring.

Dramatic fascinators capped off ensembles that blended shimmering eveningwear with warm outerwear.

Ralph Lauren didn't hold back with one of his most-used prints — tartan — for Fall.

A body-conscious marigold dress finds ladylike accessories in a black choker and matching gloves.

Simple and chic, a white fishtail gown was sent down the runway sporting black banding.

Victorian ruffles met a modern silhouette — and eye-popping color — for Spring.

Ralph Lauren isn't one to shy away from a little showmanship, which he presented in the form of a metallic jacket.

There's nothing more classic than a black turtleneck under a gray overcoat.

A shimmering, art deco-inspired flapper dress.

It wouldn't be Ralph Lauren unless he borrowed from the boys.

Duster coats, slinky pajama-like separates, and turbans complete a reinvented take on '20s dressing.

There's no denying the unexpected glamour that comes in the form of a full skirt in deep amethyst paired with printed outerwear.

A clever take on a timeless three-piece suit.

Fur capes, matching booties, and embroidered pants? Yes, Ralph Lauren went there.

Ralph Lauren breathed new life into preppy staples, like the striped shirt with innovative layering with lots of necklaces and an embroidered overcoat.

The classic skirt suit silhouette gets a preppy update courtesy of a denim madras pattern.

A flirty halter dress finds contrast in its slightly exposed underpinnings.

For evening, the sleek and shimmering fuselage of an aircraft was channeled into a body-conscious gown.

Amelia Earhart would have approved of this glamorous ensemble.

Dark grey suiting was complemented by luxe chocolate brown accents in a Fall collection inspired by aviation.

Slinky midi-dresses, t-strap sandals, and long necklaces kept the roaring '20s alive.

Ruffled skirts in soft pastels are exactly the lighthearted pieces every girl needs in her Spring wardrobe.

For Spring, sophisticated suits met Gatsby glamour with satin and feather embellishment.

A buttoned-up houndstooth tweed look gets a playful spin from a bell skirt.

A buttoned-up look gets a casual flare with the addition of a statement belt.

Two things Ralph Lauren is best known for: western-inspired concho belts and menswear-inspired suiting.