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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

Beyond the Crocodile: Lacoste’s Next Chapter

Can new creative director Louise Trotter boost the sportswear label's fashion cachet? Ahead of her debut, BoF talks strategy with Trotter and chief executive Thierry Guibert.

News & Analysis

Beyond the Crocodile: Lacoste’s Next Chapter

Can new creative director Louise Trotter boost the sportswear label's fashion cachet? Ahead of her debut, BoF talks strategy with Trotter and chief executive Thierry Guibert.


News & Analysis

How Moda Operandi Is Blowing Up Luxury Fashion

Moda Operandi filled the lucrative retail gap between runway and bargain bin. Now its CEO is targeting China.

News & Analysis

How Moda Operandi Is Blowing Up Luxury Fashion

Moda Operandi filled the lucrative retail gap between runway and bargain bin. Now its CEO is targeting China.


Retail

J.Crew Taps Chris Benz as Head of Women's Design

Benz started his career at the specialty retailer in 2005.

Retail

J.Crew Taps Chris Benz as Head of Women's Design

Benz started his career at the specialty retailer in 2005.


News & Analysis

Does Oscars Fashion Still Matter?

As the cultural power of Hollywood continues to decline, red-carpet dressing isn’t what it used to be, writes Amy Odell.

News & Analysis

Does Oscars Fashion Still Matter?

As the cultural power of Hollywood continues to decline, red-carpet dressing isn’t what it used to be, writes Amy Odell.


Retail

Mickey Drexler-Backed Line Takes on J.Crew

Former J.Crew designer Somsack Sikhounmuong has partnered with founder Alex Drexler to relaunch Alex Mill, expanding the label into women’s for the first time.

Retail

Mickey Drexler-Backed Line Takes on J.Crew

Former J.Crew designer Somsack Sikhounmuong has partnered with founder Alex Drexler to relaunch Alex Mill, expanding the label into women’s for the first time.


Fashion Week

In New York, the End of Myths

Fashion is myth-making. You don’t need that coat or that bag, but the best in the business make you believe you do.

Fashion Week

In New York, the End of Myths

Fashion is myth-making. You don’t need that coat or that bag, but the best in the business make you believe you do.


Fashion Week

Here’s What It Takes to Get Buzz at Fashion Week

Designers must invest more in their own social media channels, rather than over-relying on influencers, according to a new report by Launchmetrics.

Fashion Week

Here’s What It Takes to Get Buzz at Fashion Week

Designers must invest more in their own social media channels, rather than over-relying on influencers, according to a new report by Launchmetrics.


News & Analysis

What Fashion Can Learn from Angela Ahrendts’ Apple Exit

The longtime fashion executive may have optimised Apple’s retail strategy for the wrong things.

News & Analysis

What Fashion Can Learn from Angela Ahrendts’ Apple Exit

The longtime fashion executive may have optimised Apple’s retail strategy for the wrong things.


Fashion Week

At Ralph Lauren, Coffee and Ceremony

There was elegance on the runway, but ultimately the collection could have worked harder to connect with the young consumers who want to love the brand again.

Fashion Week

At Ralph Lauren, Coffee and Ceremony

There was elegance on the runway, but ultimately the collection could have worked harder to connect with the young consumers who want to love the brand again.


Luxury

India’s Fashion Business Billionaires Offer Clues to Cracking the Market

At least 20 percent of India’s billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. Global brands have lots to learn.

Luxury

India’s Fashion Business Billionaires Offer Clues to Cracking the Market

At least 20 percent of India’s billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. Global brands have lots to learn.