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Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren is an American fashion brand, founded by the designer Ralph Lauren in 1967 in New York. The company produces apparel, accessories, footwear and home collections, with lines including Polo Ralph Lauren and Ralph Lauren Purple Label.

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News & Analysis

New York’s Fashion Week Revamp: Did It Work?

Newly appointed CFDA Chairman Tom Ford wants New York to play on the global stage again. His early steps are promising.

News & Analysis

New York’s Fashion Week Revamp: Did It Work?

Newly appointed CFDA Chairman Tom Ford wants New York to play on the global stage again. His early steps are promising.


News & Analysis

Slick Woods Launches a Jewellery Line That Aims to Fund Minority-Owned Businesses

The model and Instagram star partnered with other black creatives to found C1V1L, a direct-to-consumer brand with major ambitions to give back to the culture.

News & Analysis

Slick Woods Launches a Jewellery Line That Aims to Fund Minority-Owned Businesses

The model and Instagram star partnered with other black creatives to found C1V1L, a direct-to-consumer brand with major ambitions to give back to the culture.


Fashion Week

New Chapters for Four American Designers

Prabal Gurung, Jason Wu, Rosie Assoulin and Mansur Gavriel presented their latest collections at the New York shows on Sunday.

Fashion Week

New Chapters for Four American Designers

Prabal Gurung, Jason Wu, Rosie Assoulin and Mansur Gavriel presented their latest collections at the New York shows on Sunday.


Luxury

Luxury’s Addiction to China Leaves It Exposed

This month, the SLI tumbled in the face of deteriorating trade talks between China and the US, compounded by a devaluation of the yuan and continued pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.

Luxury

Luxury’s Addiction to China Leaves It Exposed

This month, the SLI tumbled in the face of deteriorating trade talks between China and the US, compounded by a devaluation of the yuan and continued pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.


Fashion Week

How Tommy Hilfiger Thrived on Hip Hop (Without Being Accused of Cultural Appropriation)

The designer, who chose Harlem's Apollo Theater to show his latest collection Sunday, built a billion-dollar brand working with artists of colour. Here’s how he has navigated the thorny issue of fashion and race.

Fashion Week

How Tommy Hilfiger Thrived on Hip Hop (Without Being Accused of Cultural Appropriation)

The designer, who chose Harlem's Apollo Theater to show his latest collection Sunday, built a billion-dollar brand working with artists of colour. Here’s how he has navigated the thorny issue of fashion and race.


Fashion Week

Play It Again, Ralph

It’s Ralph Lauren’s movie, we're just living in it. Plus, Christopher John Rogers and Area are young and fabulous on Day 2 of New York Fashion Week.

Fashion Week

Play It Again, Ralph

It’s Ralph Lauren’s movie, we're just living in it. Plus, Christopher John Rogers and Area are young and fabulous on Day 2 of New York Fashion Week.


News & Analysis

What Trouble at Tapestry Says About American Fashion

This week, Chief Executive Victor Luis was ousted from the US accessories giant after months of poor performance, raising questions about the company’s plan to build America’s answer to LVMH.

News & Analysis

What Trouble at Tapestry Says About American Fashion

This week, Chief Executive Victor Luis was ousted from the US accessories giant after months of poor performance, raising questions about the company’s plan to build America’s answer to LVMH.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Tranoï Names President, Issey Miyake Appoints Designer

This week, Tranoï trade show names the successor to former president David Hadida, while Issey Miyake promotes Satoshi Kondo to head designer.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Tranoï Names President, Issey Miyake Appoints Designer

This week, Tranoï trade show names the successor to former president David Hadida, while Issey Miyake promotes Satoshi Kondo to head designer.


News & Analysis

Mansur Gavriel Sells Majority Stake to Private Equity Firm

GF Capital Management, the brand’s first outside investor, has a portfolio that includes Mark Cross and Oscar de la Renta.

News & Analysis

Mansur Gavriel Sells Majority Stake to Private Equity Firm

GF Capital Management, the brand’s first outside investor, has a portfolio that includes Mark Cross and Oscar de la Renta.


Retail

In the Trump Era, Owning American Heritage Is Tricky

'All American' used to be an easy sell. Today, it’s an albatross.

Retail

In the Trump Era, Owning American Heritage Is Tricky

'All American' used to be an easy sell. Today, it’s an albatross.