11 Timeless Ralph Lauren's Runway Moments: '90s Knitwear

When it comes to knitwear, Ralph Lauren's runway looks from the '90s offer a special kind of inspiration. The American designer is widely acclaimed for his mastery of the preppy, Americana style, and this is evident in his cozy pieces coming down the catwalk.

In general, some of the designer's most iconic pieces include the Polo shirt with an embroidered Ralph Lauren logo, in addition to blazers and khakis. (These all help channel that polished, Ivy League aesthetic.) However, his cable-knit sweaters are also emblematic of his design skills and knowledge of what someone wants in their wardrobe. Crafted from the finest fabrics like cashmere, silk, and tweed, the label's knitwear pieces are made to last. Plus, between their use of Fair Isle and Nordic patterns, there's a heritage quality to the items as well.

Lauren, who is now 85 years old, has been praised for staging runways that feel as cinematic and experiential as they are grounded in realism. His label increasingly combines a Western ruggedness laced with luxurious sophistication to the forefront of fashion. The American fashion house's ability to capture the essence of heritage wrapped in cozy cashmere is what's solidified its endurance in the industry. Celebrities like Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande, and British royalty like Kate Middleton have incorporated Ralph Lauren's nostalgic elegance into their wardrobes. The brand introduced its knitwear pieces in the 1970s, and they have continued to dominate since. 

But that's a different flavor than its memorable runway moments from decades ago. Collections in the 1990s were imbued with the house's versatile legacy in the knitwear that blended American heritage with contemporary refinement. The world was entering a new century, but the brand's knitwear would remain a timeless piece. 

Keep scrolling to see Ralph Lauren's most classic knitwear moments from the ‘90s, including those modeled by supermodels like Naomi Campbell.