Cowgirl wih fuschia feathers sprang from a fur coat
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Mood board: Continuing with the whole buy-now, see-now craze, Ralph Lauren’s woman for A/W 2016 is a southwest cowgirl. Strong, confident, and completely Old West, she embodies the brand’s American roots.

Finishing touches: Cowboy hats and thick, studded leather chokers accessorised the looks, which had all the elements of the southwest: cowboy shirts, bold belts, buffalo check, white ruffles and suede fringe. Fuschia feathers sprang from a fur coat, while tailored suits got a Navajo print.

Best in show: Easygoing, white palazzo pants provided a relaxed feel. Minimal, sequined, jewel-toned dresses made for sexy eveningwear options.

Ramp walking fashion models

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Fashion model in jewel-toned dresses

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model wearing white palazzo pants

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Models wearing gowns with jewel tones

(Image credit: Ralph Lauren)

Ann Binlot is a Brooklyn-based freelance writer who covers art, fashion, design, architecture, food, and travel for publications like Wallpaper*, the Wall Street Journal, and Monocle. She is also editor-at-large at Document Journal and Family Style magazines.