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Ralph Lauren

Founder, Ralph Lauren

The self-made American lifestyle guru made a name for himself with sporty collared shirts later known as his signature ‘Polo’ shirts.

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Fashion Week

The Return of New York Fashion Week

This season, there were no extraordinary clothes to speak of. But there was excitement.

Fashion Week

The Return of New York Fashion Week

This season, there were no extraordinary clothes to speak of. But there was excitement.


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.


Luxury

CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars

Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.

Luxury

CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars

Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.


News & Analysis

Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't

The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?

News & Analysis

Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't

The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?


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

Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?

PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.

Luxury

Raf Simons and Calvin Klein: What Went Wrong?

PVH gave Simons the keys to the kingdom. Now the relationship is crumbling.


Retail

Ralph Lauren Wants to Increase Sales by $1 Billion Over the Next 5 Years

Chief executive Patrice Louvet unveiled a five-point strategic plan to significantly boost revenue, operating income and payouts to shareholders on Thursday. Here's how the company plans to reach those lofty goals.

Retail

Ralph Lauren Wants to Increase Sales by $1 Billion Over the Next 5 Years

Chief executive Patrice Louvet unveiled a five-point strategic plan to significantly boost revenue, operating income and payouts to shareholders on Thursday. Here's how the company plans to reach those lofty goals.


Luxury

Luxury Results Tell a Tale of Two Extremes

Luxury results were good, bad and ugly this month, causing a divergence in stock performances among our SLI constituents.

Luxury

Luxury Results Tell a Tale of Two Extremes

Luxury results were good, bad and ugly this month, causing a divergence in stock performances among our SLI constituents.


News & Analysis

Supreme, Ralph Lauren, Raf Simons Honoured at the 2018 CFDA Awards

The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony aimed to strike a balance between honouring industry stalwarts and recognising the disruptors paving a new way forward in tough times.

News & Analysis

Supreme, Ralph Lauren, Raf Simons Honoured at the 2018 CFDA Awards

The American fashion industry’s annual awards ceremony aimed to strike a balance between honouring industry stalwarts and recognising the disruptors paving a new way forward in tough times.


Financial Markets

Ralph Lauren Reports Quarterly Profit

The New York-based company posted a quarterly profit compared with a loss a year earlier.

Financial Markets

Ralph Lauren Reports Quarterly Profit

The New York-based company posted a quarterly profit compared with a loss a year earlier.


What is The BoF 500?

The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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