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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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News & Analysis

Family Matters: The Pros and Cons of Clan-Run Companies

From Hermès and LVMH to H&M and Ralph Lauren, family control can be a benefit — or a liability.

News & Analysis

Family Matters: The Pros and Cons of Clan-Run Companies

From Hermès and LVMH to H&M and Ralph Lauren, family control can be a benefit — or a liability.


Fashion Week

Gucci, Chanel Among Fashion Month's Instagram Winners

New data from the video and photo sharing app unveils the most buzzed about brands and models over the Autumn/Winter 2018 season.

Fashion Week

Gucci, Chanel Among Fashion Month's Instagram Winners

New data from the video and photo sharing app unveils the most buzzed about brands and models over the Autumn/Winter 2018 season.


Fashion Week

Life’s a Beach at Ralph Lauren

While Lauren is an expert at selling a certain dream, communicating his message now requires more subtlety.

Fashion Week

Life’s a Beach at Ralph Lauren

While Lauren is an expert at selling a certain dream, communicating his message now requires more subtlety.


News & Analysis

Should Fashion Brands Bet on Star Designers?

There are advantages to hiring a star designer who knows how to feed the voracious publicity machine, argues Alexandra Shulman.

News & Analysis

Should Fashion Brands Bet on Star Designers?

There are advantages to hiring a star designer who knows how to feed the voracious publicity machine, argues Alexandra Shulman.


Retail

Ralph Lauren is Traveling Back in Time to Bring Back Preppy Chic

Management has pinned its hopes on classic styles infused with technical functionality to help revitalize the brand.

Retail

Ralph Lauren is Traveling Back in Time to Bring Back Preppy Chic

Management has pinned its hopes on classic styles infused with technical functionality to help revitalize the brand.


News & Analysis

What Makes a Great Fashion CEO?

In times of turbulent change, leaders must balance quantitative and qualitative strategies with a sharp understanding of the consumer and a knack for nailing risks.

News & Analysis

What Makes a Great Fashion CEO?

In times of turbulent change, leaders must balance quantitative and qualitative strategies with a sharp understanding of the consumer and a knack for nailing risks.


Retail

Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week

BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.

Retail

Tom Ford to Show Men’s at New York Fashion Week

BoF's guide to the changing fashion calendar tracks new operating models and approaches, brand by brand.


News & Analysis

Dior, Hermès and Louis Vuitton Are 2017's Most Buzzed-About Designers on Instagram

Data released by Instagram as part of its 'Year in Review' reveals the most popular brands on the photo and video sharing app, as measured by followers, engagement and buzz.

News & Analysis

Dior, Hermès and Louis Vuitton Are 2017's Most Buzzed-About Designers on Instagram

Data released by Instagram as part of its 'Year in Review' reveals the most popular brands on the photo and video sharing app, as measured by followers, engagement and buzz.


Luxury

Ralph Lauren Won’t Let Go of His Polo Empire as Sales Falter

Discounted polos aren’t selling and the company needs new ideas.

Luxury

Ralph Lauren Won’t Let Go of His Polo Empire as Sales Falter

Discounted polos aren’t selling and the company needs new ideas.


Fashion Week

What NYFW Said About the State of the Fashion Industry

In many ways, New York Fashion Week this season was about displacement. Designers are fleeing for other cities, yes, but they’re also simply at a loss with what to do next when it comes to their businesses.

Fashion Week

What NYFW Said About the State of the Fashion Industry

In many ways, New York Fashion Week this season was about displacement. Designers are fleeing for other cities, yes, but they’re also simply at a loss with what to do next when it comes to their businesses.


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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