*Ralph Lauren Collection Fall 2009 Mocha Crushed Velvet Jodhpur

Somewhere between the whispered elegance of a 19th-century hunt club and the untamed spirit of a moonlit gallop across the moors lies the story of these jodhpurs. The kind of trousers one might have found in the trunks of an old estate: perfectly creased, faintly mysterious, and undeniably rich in history. Crafted from warm mocha crushed velvet, their texture mirrors the rugged yet refined beauty of the countryside—at once soft as moss and resilient as the hunter’s saddle. They cling just enough to remind you they’re tailored, with a high-waisted cut that flatters every curve and knee patches that speak to their equestrian soul. They feel as though they have a tale or two to tell, perhaps of a fox hunt gone delightfully awry or a winter’s day by the hearth after hours in the saddle. The tapered legs, meanwhile, invite you to tuck them into boots that have traveled as much as you dream of traveling. What will you pair them with? A silk blouse, to attend a dinner where the laughter is light but the glances are heavy. Or maybe a chunky cable-knit sweater, to brave the crisp winds of autumn with an air of effortless sophistication. These are not merely trousers; but an invitation—to romance, to adventure, to a life better lived. Not for the faint of heart, nor the unimaginative. They are for the dreamers, the adventurers, the ones who dare to live boldly and dress accordingly. Unlined, button tab ankle, side button close, side on seam hand pockets. New with tags.