The front row at Ralph Lauren's Milan Fashion Week presentation on Friday, 16th January 2026, was a veritable who's who of Hollywood and music royalty. The event, which helped launch a Milan-centric season, also served as a platform to preview the looks for Team USA at the upcoming Winter Olympics.
A-List Attendance and Alpine Interruptions
Guests included a stellar lineup of actors. Colman Domingo, fresh from the Golden Globes, was in attendance alongside Liam Hemsworth, who paused an Alpine skiing holiday with girlfriend Gabriella Brooks to be there. Noah Schnapp, having recently wrapped the final season of 'Stranger Things', also graced the front row. The show itself unveiled a distinctly Americana collection, featuring layered outerwear, Texan-inspired suits, and intricate intarsia knitwear.
Outside the historic Milan palazzo, hundreds of excited fans gathered, primarily to catch a glimpse of K-pop sensation Mark Lee. The Canadian-born singer was mobbed as he exited his vehicle, pausing to give fans a heartfelt sign. Reflecting on K-pop's global reach from his front-row seat, Lee expressed continued surprise at the genre's massive appeal. "I am honoured to be able to be a part of this phenomenon," he stated.
Fashion Meets the Olympic Spirit
The event seamlessly blended high fashion with sporting prestige. During the show, singer Nick Jonas and actor Tom Hiddleston were seated beside David Lauren, the brand's chief of brand and innovation. David Lauren will return to Milan as Team USA is fitted for its opening and closing ceremony outfits for the Games, which commence on 6th February.
Noah Schnapp, looking sharp in a double-breasted navy jacket, shared his affection for Italy and the brand. The 21-year-old University of Pennsylvania senior also revealed plans to return to Italy in weeks to watch Olympic ice hockey games with his Canadian parents. "They made sure I was educated in the hockey culture," he remarked. On his career post-Stranger Things, Schnapp confirmed he is reading new scripts and looking to the future.
Modern Americana and Effortless Luxury
Colman Domingo, a fashion icon and Emmy winner, accessorised his tweed three-piece suit with Boucheron stud earrings. He praised the collection as "very modern," highlighting its fusion of classic and forward-looking elements. "We were watching sort of Texas tuxedos and cowboy hats, cowboy boots, we're looking at Navajo prints, at beautiful jewellery," Domingo observed. He noted the bold inclusion of mountaineer boots, describing the overall aesthetic as "effortlessly luxurious."
"You can climb the mountains in Aspen and you can also be ready for an elegant cocktail at the same time," he mused, encapsulating the versatile spirit of the show. Domingo concluded that the collection beautifully expressed aspirational American values through clothing, a hallmark of the Ralph Lauren brand.
