Photographs of the Polo x Naiomi Glasses collaboration.
Polo Ralph Lauren x Naiomi Glasses, the inaugural collaboration of the Ralph Lauren Artist in Residence program, honours Navajo heritage and centuries-old weaving traditions
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“Heritage and tradition are at the center of everything I love—things that encompass both beauty and utility, that are uncontrived and personal, and that are passed down for generations. Bringing the most authentic expression of heritage craft to life means working with those who have created and sustained these timeless traditions for centuries and sharing their stories with the world.

That is why we have developed the Ralph Lauren Artist in Residence program, inviting artisans to collaborate very personally with me and my design teams—allowing us, together, to form a special blend of traditional craftsmanship with our timeless design ethos.

This is how we bring a truly authentic expression of these designs to life, benefiting artisans and respectfully sharing the timeless beauty of their heritage and stories.”

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Naiomi Glasses, our first artist in residence, is a seventh-generation Diné (Navajo) textile artist and designer. The Polo Ralph Lauren x Naiomi Glasses collection honours Navajo artistry and culture through Naiomi’s eyes. Drop 2: Colour in Motion is a celebration of creativity, community, and cultural pride in a bright palette of traditional motifs.

To accompany the drop, Naiomi curated a selection of handcrafted pieces from renowned Indigenous jewelers

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Polo Ralph Lauren x Naiomi Glasses

The Collaboration

Over the past two years, Naiomi worked with Ralph Lauren and his design teams to reimagine the original designs of her woven art into a collection of three drops. Drop 2: Colour in Motion reflects Naiomi’s love of skateboarding and her artistic evolution into colorful weavings
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“There are parallels between weaving and skateboarding. Both are very meditative. You can ride and ride, weave and weave, and just get lost in them.”
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Naiomi Glasses and models wear colourful Naiomi Glasses x PRL outfits.
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Video of Naiomi Glasses and Ralph Lauren design team working on the collection.
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Naiomi Glasses and models skateboarding in colourful Naiomi Glasses x PRL outfits.

Skate Inspirations

Naiomi first started skateboarding at 5 years old, falling in love with the freedom and healing it offered after experiencing childhood bullying from being born with a cleft palate. Skateboarding became a place of solace, where she could truly be herself—and it remains part of her life today
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The Blanket

An homage to traditional Navajo wearing blankets, historically worn as outer layers preceding jackets. The dynamic patterns, including the four-directional cross, diagonal striping, and wedge weave, reflect the evolution of Naiomi’s skills throughout her weaving journey. Each blanket comes with a matching keepsake box
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Colour & Pattern

Naiomi’s weavings and designs celebrate Navajo patternwork and centuries-old weaving traditions. Traditional motifs hold deep meaning in Navajo heritage and are often recognized as a personal expression of the weaver. This collection reflects the second phase of Naiomi’s weaving journey, as she began to play with new colourways and more contemporary adaptations of traditional Navajo symbols while refining her skill in the craft
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Turquoise

One of Naiomi’s favorite colors, honouring the stone’s significance in Navajo jewelry traditions
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Cochineal

Naiomi’s vibrant hues recall Navajo dye techniques, where shades of red were created naturally with the cochineal insect
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Wedge Weave

The diagonal, zigzag pattern Naiomi uses is a unique weave structure found in traditional Navajo weavings
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Photograph of Naiomi Glasses in black-and-white striped blanket.
Naiomi with two original weavings used for inspiration
“This drop celebrates the sportiness we all have in ourselves. I want this collection to inspire you to go out there and feel like you can do anything. I want people to look at this as a chance to see colour and not run away from it; instead, wholeheartedly embrace it.”
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The Wool Coat

Inspired by Naiomi’s first colourful weavings, two black-and-white striped saddle blankets with a turquoise border (pictured above)
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The Wool Coat

Inspired by Naiomi’s first colourful weavings, two black-and-white striped saddle blankets with a turquoise border (pictured above)
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Naiomi Glasses on skateboard wears floral-print maxiskirt.

The Cotton Maxiskirt

Featuring a floral pattern inspired by the globe mallow, a flower found throughout Navajo Nation
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Colorful Naiomi Glasses x PRL apparel and accessories.
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Alice Lister cabochon bracelets
Readda & Ernest Begay Kingman cluster ring
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Leon & Val Martinez cluster ring
Piki Wadsworth turquoise & coral necklaces

The Jewelry

Naiomi curated a selection of silver and turquoise jewelry pieces handmade by renowned artisans from the Navajo Nation, Hopi Pueblo, San Felipe Pueblo, and Zuni Pueblo
Alice Lister cabochon bracelets
Readda & Ernest Begay Kingman cluster ring
Turquoise and coral necklaces and ring.

The Jewelry

Naiomi curated a selection of silver and turquoise jewelry pieces handmade by renowned artisans from the Navajo Nation, Hopi Pueblo, San Felipe Pueblo, and Zuni Pueblo
Leon & Val Martinez cluster ring
Piki Wadsworth turquoise & coral necklaces
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The Jewelry Is Also Available in Select Stores:

Phoenix

2502 E. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ
85016
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New York

109 Prince St.
New York, NY
10012
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Aspen

501 E. Cooper Ave,
Aspen, CO
81611
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Video of Naiomi Glasses weaving.
The Docuseries

Celebrating Craftsmanship and Heritage

Directed by award-winning filmmaker Shaandiin Tome (Diné/Navajo)
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Our Support

Together with Naiomi, Ralph Lauren is proud to support organizations that serve Native and Indigenous communities within Navajo Nation and beyond through this collaboration. This builds on ongoing efforts by Ralph Lauren and the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation to help preserve cultural heritage, reduce health care disparities, and enable access to educational and career opportunities within Native communities. A percentage of the purchase price from sales of drop two of the Polo Ralph Lauren x Naiomi Glasses collection will benefit the Phoenix Children’s Foundation Patient and Family Assistance Funds for Native American Families and the Center for Cleft & Craniofacial Care. These funds aim to alleviate financial barriers like transportation, housing, and treatment costs for both Indigenous patients and their families and those seeking cleft and craniofacial treatment at Phoenix Children’s Hospital
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Our Work
to Design With Intent

Since our founding, Ralph Lauren’s design ethos has been inspired by the beautiful and interconnected history, arts, crafts, and cultures that make up the fabric of America. As we look to the future, we are evolving our design approach from inspiration to collaboration—focused on honouring heritage craft and those who have sustained these traditions for generations. This means taking meaningful steps to be more inclusive throughout our business, including how we design, make, and market our products.
The Ralph Lauren Artist in Residence program is a key part of this work, inviting artisans to work with our design teams in a mutually beneficial creative partnership. Through collaborations like this, we are working to center the voices of artisans and the communities around them, ensuring they decide how their culture and heritage are used and how their stories are shared.
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Polo Ralph Lauren x Naiomi Glasses

The first drop was released in December 2023. The third and final drop arrives later this year
Sketch of model in brown sweater and pants from Naiomi Glasses x PRL drop one.
Drop 1: Love of the Land
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Sketch of model in blue sweater and jeans from Naiomi Glasses x PRL drop three.
Drop 3
August 2024