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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

A Row of Opportunity, Part 2

Yesterday, in part 1, BoF examined how several Savile Row tailors are leveraging their unique heritage to launch more scalable ready-to-wear lines with new vigour. Today, we look at the impact on ‘The Row’ and the competition it faces.

News & Analysis

A Row of Opportunity, Part 2

Yesterday, in part 1, BoF examined how several Savile Row tailors are leveraging their unique heritage to launch more scalable ready-to-wear lines with new vigour. Today, we look at the impact on ‘The Row’ and the competition it faces.


News & Analysis

Shibori, Ancient Japanese Dying Technique, Gets New Look

NEW YORK, United States — From tablecloths to duvet covers, iPhone cases to wallpaper and startling calf-skin wall hangings, the ancient Japanese

News & Analysis

Shibori, Ancient Japanese Dying Technique, Gets New Look

NEW YORK, United States — From tablecloths to duvet covers, iPhone cases to wallpaper and startling calf-skin wall hangings, the ancient Japanese


Fashion Week

BoF Exclusive | CFDA Reveals New Strategy

Last year, the Council of Fashion Designers of America tapped the Boston Consulting Group to help define its mission for the next half-decade. Today, BoF can exclusively reveal the key elements of the CFDA's new strategy, built around education, partnerships, local manufacturing and, of course, revamping New York Fashion Week.

Fashion Week

BoF Exclusive | CFDA Reveals New Strategy

Last year, the Council of Fashion Designers of America tapped the Boston Consulting Group to help define its mission for the next half-decade. Today, BoF can exclusively reveal the key elements of the CFDA's new strategy, built around education, partnerships, local manufacturing and, of course, revamping New York Fashion Week.


News & Analysis

6 Tips for MBAs Trying to Break into the Fashion Business

As a new university term begins, BoF's editor-in-chief Imran Amed outlines 6 important pieces of advice for MBAs trying to break into the fashion industry.

News & Analysis

6 Tips for MBAs Trying to Break into the Fashion Business

As a new university term begins, BoF's editor-in-chief Imran Amed outlines 6 important pieces of advice for MBAs trying to break into the fashion industry.


News & Analysis

Wealthy Go Frugal This Holiday Amid Uneven U.S. Recovery

NEW YORK, United States — Last holiday season, literary agent Linda Chester bought herself a fur coat, a red Ralph Rucci evening grown and suede

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Wealthy Go Frugal This Holiday Amid Uneven U.S. Recovery

NEW YORK, United States — Last holiday season, literary agent Linda Chester bought herself a fur coat, a red Ralph Rucci evening grown and suede


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Chanel Acquires First Tannery to Secure Luxury Bag Supplies

PARIS, France — Chanel has acquired its long-time lamb hide provider, the French tannery Bodin-Joyeux, in the latest purchase by a luxury brand of a

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Chanel Acquires First Tannery to Secure Luxury Bag Supplies

PARIS, France — Chanel has acquired its long-time lamb hide provider, the French tannery Bodin-Joyeux, in the latest purchase by a luxury brand of a


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Market Pulse | Giving Thanks?

Investors are moving away from bigger groups towards smaller brands and American "affordable luxury." Meanwhile, the jury is still out as to whether the crucial trading period from Thanksgiving to Christmas will deliver strong results, but sentiment remains positive, reports Pierre Mallevays of Savigny Partners.

News & Analysis

Market Pulse | Giving Thanks?

Investors are moving away from bigger groups towards smaller brands and American "affordable luxury." Meanwhile, the jury is still out as to whether the crucial trading period from Thanksgiving to Christmas will deliver strong results, but sentiment remains positive, reports Pierre Mallevays of Savigny Partners.


News & Analysis

#BoFLive | Tory Burch Says “No Need to Apologise for Being Ambitious”

Yesterday evening at London's Central Saint Martins, Imran Amed sat down with American fashion designer and entrepreneur Tory Burch to discuss her personal and professional journey, from launching her company out of a New York apartment to building one of the hottest “accessible luxury” brands in the world.

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#BoFLive | Tory Burch Says “No Need to Apologise for Being Ambitious”

Yesterday evening at London's Central Saint Martins, Imran Amed sat down with American fashion designer and entrepreneur Tory Burch to discuss her personal and professional journey, from launching her company out of a New York apartment to building one of the hottest “accessible luxury” brands in the world.


News & Analysis

Fashion Funnies | When They Were Kids

LONDON, United Kingdom — Today, BoF brings you the next instalment of "When They Were Kids," a cartoon series depicting fashion figures as children,

News & Analysis

Fashion Funnies | When They Were Kids

LONDON, United Kingdom — Today, BoF brings you the next instalment of "When They Were Kids," a cartoon series depicting fashion figures as children,


News & Analysis

Vince Seeks as Much as $190 Million in IPO of Clothing Designer

NEW YORK, United States — Apparel Holding Corp., the clothing designer that's backed by Sun Capital Partners Inc., is seeking as much as $190 million

News & Analysis

Vince Seeks as Much as $190 Million in IPO of Clothing Designer

NEW YORK, United States — Apparel Holding Corp., the clothing designer that's backed by Sun Capital Partners Inc., is seeking as much as $190 million