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The authentic and timeless world of Ralph Lauren

Fall 2026

RL/Men

The Icons of Fall

Rich with pattern, layers, and artistry, these three pieces are the most endearing and enduring for this season and beyond.

The Patterned Sweater

These cozy keepsakes tell a story that goes beyond practicality.

Any sweater worth having will never be just a sweater. The ones you always reach for feature heritage techniques that not only incorporate texture, color, or pattern but also weave a story about how the piece was made, and where it came from. We know that the sweater (or the jumper, jersey, or pullover) has its origins in the Irish and Scottish fishermen of the late 19th century, who wore knit wool tops that were treated with oils to protect from their cold, wet climates. From there, knitwear became more intricate as it was adapted by other cultures that incorporated their artistry. The singular Fair Isle technique of the Shetland Islands, the textured Aran knits of Ireland (from whence came Ralph’s beloved cable knit), the Nordic Selbus, Icelandic lopapeysas, and Cowichans from Vancouver Island all contribute to the collective heritage of knitwear; each stitch, graphic design, and color palette providing a moment in time from a specific place.

Heritage Rowing Stripe Round Sunglasses

$200.00

Fair Isle Wool Cardigan

$648.00

The Ralph Logo Twill Ball Cap

$89.50

Fair Isle Wool-Blend Polo-Collar Sweater

$698.00

Burnished Vachetta Leather Belt

$168.00

Harvey Suede Duck Boot

$248.00

Heritage Rowing Stripe Round Sunglasses

$200.00

Fair Isle Wool Cardigan

$648.00

The Ralph Logo Twill Ball Cap

$89.50

Fair Isle Wool-Blend Polo-Collar Sweater

$698.00

Burnished Vachetta Leather Belt

$168.00

Harvey Suede Duck Boot

$248.00

For men, a cardigan from the Fall 2026 men’s show defines the season. Using intarsia and float jacquard techniques in a hearty wool yarn, it depicts a rustic scene complete with a cabin, river, and fisherman in a canoe. Across the chest, “1967” and “2026” give the cardigan its own timestamps in sweater history.

The Puffer Jacket

Volume—and attitude—in one insulating package.

Puffer, down—whatever you prefer to call it—there’s no question that the voluminous outerwear staple has had a stylistic journey equal to the nature-world odysseys of its outdoorsman originators. Proposed at the beginning of the 20th century as a way to insulate mountaineers and ice fisherman via down-filled panels that could trap and retain warm air, the puffer’s purpose went from survival to recreation once it became a de facto part of the European ski uniform in the years after World War II. It would cross the pond, and flip associations once more, when oversize puffers became a key component of 1990s hip-hop culture in New York.

The Hawthorne Down Jacket

$498.00

The Hawthorne Forest-Print Down Jacket

$548.00

Wool Ragg Watch Cap

$68.00

Alpine Mid Leather-Paneled Trail Boot

$348.00

The Gorham Hybrid Down Jacket

$428.00

The Gorham Relaxed Fit Down Jacket

$398.00

The Hawthorne Down Jacket

$498.00

The Hawthorne Forest-Print Down Jacket

$548.00

Wool Ragg Watch Cap

$68.00

Alpine Mid Leather-Paneled Trail Boot

$348.00

The Gorham Hybrid Down Jacket

$428.00

The Gorham Relaxed Fit Down Jacket

$398.00

This season’s Baden Oilcloth Down Jacket is a bridge between those traditions. Like the earliest puffers, it’s made with a natural fiber, cotton, which in this case has been waxed to achieve water-resistance. Its dimensions are generous, allowing for layering—and swaggering—in equal measure.

Hand-Painted Canvas Utility Jacket

Fine art meets the sporting life.

It’s the sort of thing you might find hanging in the attic, or in the closet of a lake camp or cabin retreat. Perhaps it belonged to your grandfather once; that would explain the pins and patches calling black to the places where it was once worn, and the visible repairs that kept it in his service for all those years. Made with durable cotton canvas with a corduroy collar that could be flipped up against the wind, there’s no question that it was his jacket, a trusted friend he reached for time and again when venturing into the outdoors.

It’s precisely this sentiment that Polo has tried to capture in the design of its Hand-Painted Canvas Utility Jacket, which draws its inspiration from the hard-wearing outerwear of mid-century wilderness guides and sportsmen. In addition to the custom-made pins and patches and mending details, it also features a soft cotton flannel lining and hand-painted motifs that recall the sporting pursuits of an earlier age.