# Ralph Lauren: creative director and runway casting

> Ralph Lauren is led by its founder, Ralph Lauren (executive chairman and chief creative officer), who started the label in 1967. Checked 22 October 2026. The Cast Index ledger records 6 verified runway walks for Ralph Lauren, by models including Gigi Hadid, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington.

- Canonical: https://thecastindex.com/houses/ralph-lauren
- Updated: 2026-10-22
- Author: Kaiser Khan (Founder & Editor)
- Based in: New York, United States
- House tier (methodology Appendix A): B
- Identifiers: [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1641437) · [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Lauren_Corporation)
- Creative-director record checked: 22 October 2026

## Who is the creative director of Ralph Lauren?

Ralph Lauren is led by its founder, Ralph Lauren (executive chairman and chief creative officer), who started the label in 1967. Checked 22 October 2026.

## Who designs Ralph Lauren?

Ralph Lauren is led by its founder, Ralph Lauren (executive chairman and chief creative officer), who started the label in 1967. Checked 22 October 2026.

| Years | Name | Role | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1967–present (current) | Ralph Lauren | Founder; executive chairman and chief creative officer | [Ralph Lauren Corporation — Leadership](https://corporate.ralphlauren.com/leadership) |

## Which models have walked for Ralph Lauren?

The Cast Index ledger records 6 verified walks for Ralph Lauren, including Gigi Hadid, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Kit Butler, Awar Odhiang.

| Season | Role | Model | Show | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| AW26 | Opened | [Gigi Hadid](https://thecastindex.com/models/gigi-hadid) | [New York Fashion Week AW26](https://thecastindex.com/events/new-york-fashion-week-2026) | [source](https://models.com/models/gigi-hadid) |
| SS25 | Walked | [Naomi Campbell](https://thecastindex.com/models/naomi-campbell) | [New York Fashion Week AW26](https://thecastindex.com/events/new-york-fashion-week-2026) | [source](https://wwd.com/pop-culture/celebrity-news/naomi-campbell-burberry-london-fashion-week-1236996467/) |
| SS25 | Walked | [Christy Turlington](https://thecastindex.com/models/christy-turlington) | [New York Fashion Week AW26](https://thecastindex.com/events/new-york-fashion-week-2026) | [source](https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/12388498/supermodel-christy-turlington-glowing-ralph-lauren-show/) |
| SS27 Menswear | Walked | [Kit Butler](https://thecastindex.com/models/kit-butler) | [Milan Fashion Week Menswear SS27](https://thecastindex.com/events/milan-fashion-week-menswear-ss27) | [source](https://www.gq.com/story/ralph-lauren-spring-2027-milan-fashion-week) |
| SS27 | Walked | [Awar Odhiang](https://thecastindex.com/models/awar-odhiang) | [New York Fashion Week SS27](https://thecastindex.com/events/new-york-fashion-week-ss27) | [source](https://www.thefashionspot.com/runway-news/971071-forum-members-review-the-truly-sublime-ralph-lauren-spring-2027-collection) |
| SS27 | Walked | [Lulu Tenney](https://thecastindex.com/rising/lulu-tenney) | [New York Fashion Week SS27](https://thecastindex.com/events/new-york-fashion-week-ss27) | [source](https://www.thefashionspot.com/runway-news/971071-forum-members-review-the-truly-sublime-ralph-lauren-spring-2027-collection) |

## Common questions

### Who is the creative director of Ralph Lauren?

Ralph Lauren is led by its founder, Ralph Lauren (executive chairman and chief creative officer), who started the label in 1967. Checked 22 October 2026.

### Which models have walked for Ralph Lauren?

The Cast Index ledger records 6 verified walks for Ralph Lauren, including Gigi Hadid, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Kit Butler, Awar Odhiang.

## Sources

- [Ralph Lauren Corporation — Leadership](https://corporate.ralphlauren.com/leadership)

Each ledger walk links its own published source. Walks are recorded only when a source names the model, the house and the show; the ledger is incomplete by design.

Cite as: The Cast Index, "Ralph Lauren", https://thecastindex.com/houses/ralph-lauren.