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Ralph Lauren’s Fall 2025 “Big Pants Index”: The Trend That’s Making Waves in Fashion

  • Writer: Qui Joacin
    Qui Joacin
  • 12 minutes ago
  • 2 min read

Ralph Lauren’s Fall 2025 show is all about oversized pants, and the reasoning behind it is more insightful than you might think.

Models waking through a room in an ornate building as people watch from rows of seats. Ralph Lauren’s fall 2025 show was held on Thursday at the Clock Tower Building in Lower Manhattan, which opened in 1898 as the home of the New York Life Insurance Company.Credit...Graham Dickie/The New York Times
Ralph Lauren’s fall 2025 show was held on Thursday at the Clock Tower Building in Lower Manhattan, which opened in 1898 as the home of the New York Life Insurance Company.Credit...Graham Dickie/The New York Times

Alright, so here’s something cool you might not have expected—Ralph Lauren just dropped a new concept at his Fall 2025 show called the Big Pants Index. If you’re picturing a bunch of models strutting around in massive, oversized trousers, you’re absolutely right—but there's a whole lot more to it than just the style.



Ralph Lauren hosted his Fall 2025 show in a seriously grand venue—the Clock Tower Building in Lower Manhattan. This stunning, Italian Renaissance-style building has a ton of history and once housed the New York Life Insurance Company. It’s this perfect mix of old-world opulence, and it couldn’t be more fitting for the kind of show Ralph Lauren is known for. Instead of sticking to his usual locations (like his Long Island estate or his New York headquarters), Lauren embraced this historical backdrop, and it ended up being the perfect setting for his fashion vision.

The actors Ariana DeBose, left, and Sadie Sink.Credit...Graham Dickie/The New York Times
The actors Ariana DeBose, left, and Sadie Sink.Credit...Graham Dickie/The New York Times
Anne Hathaway, in beige on beige.Credit...Graham Dickie/The New York Times
Anne Hathaway, in beige on beige.Credit...Graham Dickie/The New York Times

So, what’s the deal with the “Big Pants Index”? Essentially, it's Ralph’s nod to the current cultural and societal shifts we're experiencing. Oversized pants are having a serious moment in fashion right now, and they symbolize a lot more than just a trend. It’s about making a bold statement and, in a way, breaking free from the constraints of more fitted, structured clothing. It’s reflective of the way people are embracing comfort and individuality in the face of a sometimes chaotic world.


But, of course, the Big Pants Index is more than just an aesthetic. It’s Ralph Lauren’s way of showing how fashion is evolving—pushing boundaries while still holding onto a sense of heritage. And this isn’t just some fleeting trend; big pants are becoming a symbol of a new era in style that’s both progressive and nostalgic. So, whether you're on board with the trend or just curious about its deeper meaning, it's clear that Ralph Lauren is leading the charge in reshaping how we think about fashion and the world around us.

The collection included a lot of black and white, and was heavy on lacy jabots. Credit...Graham Dickie/The New York Times
The collection included a lot of black and white, and was heavy on lacy jabots. Credit...Graham Dickie/The New York Times

This Fall 2025 collection is a statement, for sure. But, as always with Ralph Lauren, it’s also got that timeless feel, making it clear that these big pants aren’t just a one-season wonder—they’re part of a larger, more meaningful shift in the fashion landscape. So if you're wondering why everyone's talking about big pants lately, Ralph Lauren just gave us all a pretty good reason.

The brand’s eponymous designer waved to the audience from above at the end of the show.Credit...Graham Dickie/The New York Times
The brand’s eponymous designer waved to the audience from above at the end of the show.Credit...Graham Dickie/The New York Times

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