"Meet the Ralph Lauren Christmas, it's the decor inspiration du jour - and no matter how you celebrate, everyone wants in on the darkened jewel tones, the plaids, and traditional vibes. Although this very viral decor takes cues from the iconic American fashion label, it's also a nod to another traditional aesthetic. "It is English country meets Americana," Sara Parker, a lighting and furniture designer, told BI's Samantha Grindell Pettyjohn. "So it kind of gives you that old money, quiet wealth that's not so quiet.""
""We're not just sticking to reds. We're going with ox blood...So definitely the deepest, most rich and saturated forms of those colors," Parker said. Don't skip the plaid. Barbara Reimelt, the former senior vice president of global product presentation for Ralph Lauren and founder of The Ninety Nine Group, said you can use it in fun ways, such as napkins or a table runner. "You take a tartan fabric and wrap it around the base of the Christmas tree," she added."
The White House Christmas decorations unveiled by First Lady Melania Trump kept a traditional layout adjusted by East Wing construction. The aesthetic blends English country and Americana, favoring dark jewel tones, plaids, and rich, saturated hues like oxblood. Ralph Lauren–inspired elements drove the seasonal trend toward tartan and traditional motifs. Designers advise avoiding simple primary reds, greens, and blues and recommend incorporating plaid in small details such as napkins, table runners, or wrapping tree bases in tartan. Budget-friendly approaches include investing in velvet or quality ribbon rather than expensive branded merchandise.
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