old world charm in ralph lauren stores

February issue of Architectural Digest featured Ralph Lauren’s new Manhattan store. I have yet to visit it, but spent some relaxing moments yesterday in his Palo Alto store in Stanford Mall. Such a colonial, yet relaxing atmosphere every time. And they have the grandest fireplace – that rooms transforms you to the old England in an instant. These store are made for all senses to enjoy.

AD February cover and the Elegant Madison Avenue entrance

 

Our family loves staircases. This store features 4-story grand staircase

 

VIP suite with Chinoiserie wallpaper

 

Heiress collection in home furnishing. I like the presentation of the chandelier

 

Dark and mystifying fine jewellery corner in the store

 

Here is my Ralph Lauren inspiration for the day from Palo Alto: The Highbridge desk. To function as a dining table, or with a smaller glass top for the office. Irresistible.