Ralph Lauren[2] KBE (born Ralph Lifshitz; October 14, 1939) is an American fashion designer and business executive, best known for his Polo Ralph Lauren clothing brand.
Ralph Lauren | |
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 Lauren in 2013 | |
| Born | Ralph Lifshitz October 14, 1939 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Baruch College |
| Occupation(s) | Executive Chairman, Ralph Lauren Corporation |
| Board member of | Ralph Lauren Corporation Club Monaco |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3, including Dylan and David Lauren |
Career
changeLauren named his first full line of menswear 'Polo' in 1968. He worked out of a single "drawer" from a showroom in the Empire State Building and made deliveries to stores himself.[3] By 1969, the Manhattan department store Bloomingdale's sold Lauren's men's line.
In 1971, Ralph Lauren Corporation created a line of tailored shirts for women, which had the Polo player emblem for the first time, appearing on the shirt's cuff. The first full women's collection was released the following year. In 1971 Lauren also opened a store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California; this was the first freestanding store for an American designer.[4]
In 1972, the Ralph Lauren Corporation created a Polo shirt with many colors. It had the polo player logo at the chest, the shirt became one of Ralph Lauren's best known styles.[5]
Personal life
changeLauren was born on October 14, 1939 in The Bronx, New York to Russian parents.[6] He studied at Baruch College. He has been married to Ricky Anne Low-Beer since 1964. They have seven children. His son, David, was married to the granddaughter of George H. W. Bush.
Honors
changeIn 2016, Vogue reported that Lauren was to receive an award for Outstanding Achievement at the Fashion Awards- British Fashion Council.[7][8]
In January 2025, Lauren was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden, becoming the first fashion designer to receive the honor.[9]
References
change- ↑ "Forbes profile: Ralph Lauren". Forbes. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ↑ "Ralph Lauren on the Forbes Global 2000 List". Forbes. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
- ↑ Lauren, Ralph (October 2002). "Oprah Interviews Ralph Lauren". O, the Oprah Magazine; oprah.com. Interviewed by Oprah Winfrey. Retrieved December 12, 2012.
- ↑ "Inside Ralph Lauren's Newly Renovated Rodeo Drive Flagship". Hollywood Reporter. September 29, 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ↑ "50 Things You Didn't Know About Ralph Lauren". Complex.com. Retrieved October 24, 2016.
- ↑ Menkes, Suzy (May 14, 2007). "Ralph Lauren returns to his Russian roots". International Herald Tribune. Archived from the original on 2008-12-12. Retrieved 2011-05-01.
- ↑ "Watch David Beckham present Ralph Lauren with outstanding achievement award". Harper's BAZAAR. 2016-12-06. Retrieved 2017-10-18.
- ↑ Berrington, Katie. "Ralph Lauren To Be Honoured For Outstanding Achievement". Retrieved 2017-10-18.
- ↑ "Ralph Lauren Makes Fashion History With Top Civilian Honor". The New York Times. January 4, 2025. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
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