Ralph Lauren Painted the Shenzhen Sky with Light for the Year of the Horse

Some brands launch Lunar New Year with a capsule collection. Ralph Lauren chose the sky.

On February 13, 2026, the American house staged a breathtaking drone show at Shenzhen Talent Park, turning the night into a moving canvas of light, motion, and pure aspiration. As the Lunar Year of the Horse approaches, Ralph Lauren delivered something cinematic: a spectacle where heritage met technology, and tradition galloped straight into the future.

Shenzhen, the City of Dreams, Becomes the Stage

There is a reason this unfolded in Shenzhen. Widely regarded as China’s “City of Dreams”, the city carries a pulse of bold innovation and inclusivity. That spirit aligns seamlessly with Ralph Lauren’s own world of aspiration, imagination, and the belief that the impossible is always worth chasing.

Choosing Shenzhen for this moment was more than a scenic backdrop. It was a statement of the brand’s long-term commitment to the Chinese market, and a celebration of the city’s role as a symbol of modern ambition.

When Thousands of Drones Rise, a Story Begins

As darkness settled over the park, the sky began to shift.

Thousands of drones lifted into the air, their soft points of light forming the first image: a glowing horseshoe. A steed appeared at the water’s edge, paused in stillness, gathering strength.

Then, the lights drew closer, reshaping into an elegant silhouette of a horse in motion. It moved as if gliding across rolling waves, full of vitality and quiet power.

It was not just a visual display. It was a metaphor, one that felt deeply aligned with the Year of the Horse itself: momentum, freedom, drive.

The Polo Spirit Takes Flight

Soon, a rider emerged.

With a single sweeping motion of the polo mallet, the figure surged forward, embodying energy and ambition in its purest form. It was unmistakably Ralph Lauren, the brand’s equestrian DNA reimagined through the language of light.

And then came the finale.

In a crescendo of beams, countless drones united to form the iconic Polo Pony, a symbol instantly recognised across the world.

The spectacle closed with a quote chosen by Ralph Lauren himself:

“I DESIGN DREAMS FOR NOW, AND TOMORROW”.

A Tribute to Aspiration, Written in Light

This luminous performance was not only a technological marvel. It was an elegant dialogue between Ralph Lauren’s timeless values and Chinese cultural tradition, woven together in the sky above Shenzhen.

A heartfelt tribute to the lifelong pursuit of aspiration that defines the brand’s founder, the show reminded guests that dreams are not just designed in fabric, but in vision, imagination, and the courage to keep moving forward.

This Year of the Horse, Ralph Lauren did not just celebrate. It soared.