Last week, the A.K. Rikk’s team traveled to Milan with two VIP clients and their guests for an experience hosted alongside the Ralph Lauren team. It was a chance to see next spring's women's collections in a remarkable setting, and to spend a few days together beyond the store in environments only available through this collaboration.

Our first stop was at the Ralph Lauren palazzo, where the Spring 2027 collection had arrived fresh from its New York presentation. Looks were styled on mannequins throughout the palazzo, centered by a spectacular floral installation. Over drinks and small bites, our guests had the rare opportunity to see the pieces up close in the setting where the collection was being presented to the press.

After drinks overlooking the Duomo, we headed to Casa Cucinelli for a presentation of Brunello Cucinelli’s spring collection. Seeing the breadth of the collection in person, followed by a wonderful pasta dinner, made for a lovely evening. We ended the night with drinks at LùBar and time to get to know one another a little better.

The next day brought us back to the Ralph Lauren palazzo for a private shopping appointment. Our clients explored the Spring 2027 collection, mixed and matched their favorite pieces, and watched models wear the looks they wanted to see in motion. It gave them a personal way to imagine how each piece might fit into their own wardrobes and begin choosing what they would like to preorder for spring. The Ralph Lauren team then hosted us for lunch at The Bar at Ralph Lauren, serving classic burgers, salads, desserts, and a few signature Ralph Lauren drinks.

That evening, we dressed for Teatro alla Scala. Led by one of the theater’s experts, our private tour took us backstage and into its storied spaces. Hearing the history of La Scala while seeing what happens behind the scenes made the experience especially memorable. We then enjoyed an orchestral performance before continuing the night over drinks and dinner at 10_11, the restaurant and bar at Portrait Milano. 

By our third visit, the Ralph Lauren palazzo was beginning to feel like our Milan home. This time, we toured the Ralph Lauren Home collection, taking in the furniture and accessories before spending a little time in the rooftop patio to say goodbye to the Ralph Lauren team.

Lunch and desserts at Marchesi 1824 in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele followed, and our clients returned for private appointments to finalize their Spring 2027 preorders.

We closed the trip with dinner at Al Garghet, a restaurant whose warm, whimsical rooms felt like stepping into a storybook. It was the perfect place to share one more meal and reflect on everything we had seen together.

We are grateful to our clients for joining us and to the Ralph Lauren team for welcoming us so generously. Access to extraordinary collections is a thrill, but the conversations, shared meals, and time spent together are what made this trip memorable.

Interested in experiences like this one? Ask your Personal Stylist about the opportunities and incentives available through A.K. Rikk’s. 

Planning a trip to Milan yourself? Explore some of our favorite restaurants, lodging, and more at our Milan Travel Guide.