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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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Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Stuart Weitzman Steps Down, Buscemi's New CEO, Zimmermann President

This week, Stuart Weitzman is stepping down as creative director after nearly 30 years at the helm of his brand, while Buscemi has appointed a new chief executive officer.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Stuart Weitzman Steps Down, Buscemi's New CEO, Zimmermann President

This week, Stuart Weitzman is stepping down as creative director after nearly 30 years at the helm of his brand, while Buscemi has appointed a new chief executive officer.


Retail

Ralph Lauren Losing Battle for America’s Preppies

While the power of prep lives on, Ralph Lauren has lately ceded ground to newer competitors that have added twists to the old look.

Retail

Ralph Lauren Losing Battle for America’s Preppies

While the power of prep lives on, Ralph Lauren has lately ceded ground to newer competitors that have added twists to the old look.


Financial Markets

Ralph Lauren Profit Tops Estimates on Larsson’s Turnaround Plan

Ralph Lauren reported first-quarter profit that exceeded analysts’ estimates as new chief executive officer Stefan Larsson’s turnaround plan takes hold.

Financial Markets

Ralph Lauren Profit Tops Estimates on Larsson’s Turnaround Plan

Ralph Lauren reported first-quarter profit that exceeded analysts’ estimates as new chief executive officer Stefan Larsson’s turnaround plan takes hold.


News & Analysis

American Luxury Companies Remain Cautious as Weak Traffic Weighs on Sales

Despite posting earnings that topped analysts’ estimates for their most recent quarters, Coach, Ralph Lauren and Michael Kors have all offered less-than-rosy forecasts.

News & Analysis

American Luxury Companies Remain Cautious as Weak Traffic Weighs on Sales

Despite posting earnings that topped analysts’ estimates for their most recent quarters, Coach, Ralph Lauren and Michael Kors have all offered less-than-rosy forecasts.


Sustainability

How PETA Won the Angora Debate and What It Means for Fashion

Though some argue angora rabbit fur can be shorn for wool without harming animals, PETA’s 2013 campaign compelled hundreds of major brands to stop using the fibre, radically reducing the trade.

Sustainability

How PETA Won the Angora Debate and What It Means for Fashion

Though some argue angora rabbit fur can be shorn for wool without harming animals, PETA’s 2013 campaign compelled hundreds of major brands to stop using the fibre, radically reducing the trade.


News & Analysis

How Fashion Is Framing Olympic Athletes for Rio 2016

In the run-up to the Rio Olympics, magazines across the world are featuring athletes in a fusion of fashion and sport. Meaningful tribute or superficial spotlight?

News & Analysis

How Fashion Is Framing Olympic Athletes for Rio 2016

In the run-up to the Rio Olympics, magazines across the world are featuring athletes in a fusion of fashion and sport. Meaningful tribute or superficial spotlight?


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | The Second Coming of Thakoon

Designer Thakoon Panichgul, president Lucy Yi and investor Vivian Chou lay out the ‘designer fashion now’ strategy for the next iteration of Thakoon.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | The Second Coming of Thakoon

Designer Thakoon Panichgul, president Lucy Yi and investor Vivian Chou lay out the ‘designer fashion now’ strategy for the next iteration of Thakoon.


Fashion Week

At New York Men’s Shows, the Runway Takes Backseat to Bigger Issues

New York Fashion Week: Men’s may have its limits, but the discussion swirling around the shows gave the event relevance.

Fashion Week

At New York Men’s Shows, the Runway Takes Backseat to Bigger Issues

New York Fashion Week: Men’s may have its limits, but the discussion swirling around the shows gave the event relevance.


Luxury

Op-Ed | Luxury Goods Have Lost Their Shine

Economic uncertainty stretching from China to Europe, along with global stock market and currency swings, have hit consumer confidence of high-income shoppers in the US, which doesn't bode well for luxury demand, argue Andrea Felsted and Shelly Banjo.

Luxury

Op-Ed | Luxury Goods Have Lost Their Shine

Economic uncertainty stretching from China to Europe, along with global stock market and currency swings, have hit consumer confidence of high-income shoppers in the US, which doesn't bode well for luxury demand, argue Andrea Felsted and Shelly Banjo.


Global Markets

Luxury's Brexit Bloodbath

The selling tsunami which immediately followed Brexit has left the Savigny Luxury index lost at sea this month.

Global Markets

Luxury's Brexit Bloodbath

The selling tsunami which immediately followed Brexit has left the Savigny Luxury index lost at sea this month.