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.


Market Pulse | Back in the Tourist Business
LONDON, United Kingdom — The Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") gained 5.5 percent in August, outperforming the benchmark MSCI World Index ("MSCI") by over

Market Pulse | Back in the Tourist Business
LONDON, United Kingdom — The Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") gained 5.5 percent in August, outperforming the benchmark MSCI World Index ("MSCI") by over

Market Pulse | Clouds on the Horizon?
LONDON, United Kingdom — The Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") slid 5.2 percent in May, underperforming the benchmark MSCI World Index ("MSCI") by almost

Market Pulse | Clouds on the Horizon?
LONDON, United Kingdom — The Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") slid 5.2 percent in May, underperforming the benchmark MSCI World Index ("MSCI") by almost

Market Pulse | Status Quo
LONDON, United Kingdom — The Savigny Luxury Index (SLI) traded in a relatively narrow bandwidth this month, slipping 0.3 percent, whilst the

Market Pulse | Status Quo
LONDON, United Kingdom — The Savigny Luxury Index (SLI) traded in a relatively narrow bandwidth this month, slipping 0.3 percent, whilst the

Market Pulse | China Sneezes, but Confidence Returns
LONDON, United Kingdom — The Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") outperformed with a gain of 6.9 percent for the month versus 2.6 percent for the benchmark

Market Pulse | China Sneezes, but Confidence Returns
LONDON, United Kingdom — The Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") outperformed with a gain of 6.9 percent for the month versus 2.6 percent for the benchmark

Market Pulse | Fears Over China Trigger Luxury Sell-Off
LONDON, United Kingdom — The seemingly unflappable luxury market continues to waver, with growing worries that China's booming economy — the driver

Market Pulse | Fears Over China Trigger Luxury Sell-Off
LONDON, United Kingdom — The seemingly unflappable luxury market continues to waver, with growing worries that China's booming economy — the driver

Market Pulse | Stormy Weather
LONDON, United Kingdom — Hurricane Irene wasn't the only storm wreaking havoc during the month of August. The financial markets were also stormy.

Market Pulse | Stormy Weather
LONDON, United Kingdom — Hurricane Irene wasn't the only storm wreaking havoc during the month of August. The financial markets were also stormy.

Why Brands Should Focus on Mobile Web, Not Mobile Apps
With smartphone adoption rates higher than ever, there has recently been a flurry of activity from fashion brands focused on developing and deploying

Why Brands Should Focus on Mobile Web, Not Mobile Apps
With smartphone adoption rates higher than ever, there has recently been a flurry of activity from fashion brands focused on developing and deploying

Lessons from the High Street | Merchandising and Multiples
LONDON, United Kingdom — "Men's and women's polo t-shirts in 25 colours from £12.99!" Ads announcing this Uniqlo promotion have been plastered

Lessons from the High Street | Merchandising and Multiples
LONDON, United Kingdom — "Men's and women's polo t-shirts in 25 colours from £12.99!" Ads announcing this Uniqlo promotion have been plastered
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