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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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Sustainability

Prada Sets Goal to Phase Out Virgin Nylon by 2021

The Italian luxury group is launching a range of its nylon bags using recycled material,  joining a spate of brands that have introduced similar initiatives.

Sustainability

Prada Sets Goal to Phase Out Virgin Nylon by 2021

The Italian luxury group is launching a range of its nylon bags using recycled material,  joining a spate of brands that have introduced similar initiatives.


News & Analysis

A Variety Show for the Ages Pays Tribute to Karl Lagerfeld

Memorials are usually deadeningly solemn occasions, but Canadian opera director Robert Carsen made us celebrate the good times at Lagerfeld's Grand Palais memorial show.

News & Analysis

A Variety Show for the Ages Pays Tribute to Karl Lagerfeld

Memorials are usually deadeningly solemn occasions, but Canadian opera director Robert Carsen made us celebrate the good times at Lagerfeld's Grand Palais memorial show.


News & Analysis

Introducing the Gamechangers Speaking at VOICES 2019

Gabriela Hearst, Matthew Williams, Omoyemi Akerele, Hans Ulrich Obrist and Jefferson Hack are among an exciting line-up of speakers at BoF's Annual Gathering for Big Thinkers to be held in Oxfordshire, UK in November 2019.

News & Analysis

Introducing the Gamechangers Speaking at VOICES 2019

Gabriela Hearst, Matthew Williams, Omoyemi Akerele, Hans Ulrich Obrist and Jefferson Hack are among an exciting line-up of speakers at BoF's Annual Gathering for Big Thinkers to be held in Oxfordshire, UK in November 2019.


News & Analysis

The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Announces 2019 Finalists

The latest group of emerging American designers — with a range of experience and focus points, from streetwear to sustainability — will compete for mentorship, exposure and cash in the 16th iteration of the program.

News & Analysis

The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Announces 2019 Finalists

The latest group of emerging American designers — with a range of experience and focus points, from streetwear to sustainability — will compete for mentorship, exposure and cash in the 16th iteration of the program.


News & Analysis

US Businesses Beg to Be Left off Trump's Tariff List

President Donald Trump's plan to slap tariffs on another $300 billion of Chinese imports would likely raise prices for US consumers buying apparel and other categories.

News & Analysis

US Businesses Beg to Be Left off Trump's Tariff List

President Donald Trump's plan to slap tariffs on another $300 billion of Chinese imports would likely raise prices for US consumers buying apparel and other categories.


Retail

Is There Hope for Wholesale?

In the age of access, the wholesale distribution model, which comes with inventory risk and high working-capital requirements, no longer makes a lot of sense.

Retail

Is There Hope for Wholesale?

In the age of access, the wholesale distribution model, which comes with inventory risk and high working-capital requirements, no longer makes a lot of sense.


Retail

US Retailers' Wary Outlook Reveals Scale of Tariff Fear

Tensions incurred by the trade war have loomed as a potential risk for markets for more than two years.

Retail

US Retailers' Wary Outlook Reveals Scale of Tariff Fear

Tensions incurred by the trade war have loomed as a potential risk for markets for more than two years.


Luxury

Politics Before Prosperity

Escalating trade tensions between the USA and China and growing political and financial concerns in the Eurozone have cast a storm over the SLI.

Luxury

Politics Before Prosperity

Escalating trade tensions between the USA and China and growing political and financial concerns in the Eurozone have cast a storm over the SLI.


Workplace & Talent

How I Became… Head of Global Creative at The North Face

'Don’t sell yourself short; don’t discount your beliefs. You can carve your own path, but you need to be resilient, agile and reactive,' says designer and three-time CFDA Award nominee, Tim Hamilton.

Workplace & Talent

How I Became… Head of Global Creative at The North Face

'Don’t sell yourself short; don’t discount your beliefs. You can carve your own path, but you need to be resilient, agile and reactive,' says designer and three-time CFDA Award nominee, Tim Hamilton.


Retail

Trump's Tariffs Have Arrived. Here's How to Avoid Losing Your Shirt

Brands and retailers are facing a 25 percent hike in the cost of most Chinese-made apparel and footwear imports as soon as next month. But there are steps they can take to soften the blow.

Retail

Trump's Tariffs Have Arrived. Here's How to Avoid Losing Your Shirt

Brands and retailers are facing a 25 percent hike in the cost of most Chinese-made apparel and footwear imports as soon as next month. But there are steps they can take to soften the blow.