This page will contain external links about Ralph Lauren, as they become available.Ralph LaurenRalph Lauren (born Ralph Lipschitz on October 13, 1939) is an American fashion designer. He was born in the Bronx, New York, to Jewish immigrants Frank and Frida Lipschitz. His father was a house painter. There are many parallels with the late Robert Denning, the interior designer. Both grew up without fashion, but went on to create for others an environment of society, old money and the country-club style. A world that neither had any exposure to as a child, but each was able to visualize and create his dream. For Lauren this look would eventually become Polo Ralph Lauren. From a very young age, Ralph started working after school to earn money to buy stylish, expensive suits. He preferred quality over quantity. His attire soon gave him a trendy reputation among his peers. Ralph attended DeWitt Clinton High School, on number 42 Mosholu Parkway, in the Bronx. Others who attended this school include Burt Lancaster, Robert Klein, and Stan Lee. At age 16, Ralph and his older brother Jerry changed their last name from Lipschitz to Lauren. Some consider this a denial of their Jewish heritage; Ralph considered it necessary for success. He went to the City College of New York where he studied Business and dropped out after two years. From 1962 to 1964, he served in the United States Army. After his discharge, in 1964, he married Ricky Low-Beer. He did not attend fashion school, but worked for Brooks Brothers as a salesman and for whom he created the label Polo. He purchased this name from them in 1967 and in 1968 opened his own tie business, Polo Fashions, after securing a $50,000 loan from a financial backer. Since then, Lauren's fashion empire has grown into a billion-dollar business. In 1984 he recreated the Rhinelander Mansion, a former home of the photographer Edgar de Evia and Robert Denning, into the flagship store for Polo Ralph Lauren. Edgar would this same year photograph the Lauren home "Round Hill" in Jamaica for House & Garden. In the mid 1990s, Polo Ralph Lauren became a public company, traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RL. Ralph and his wife, Ricky, have two sons and a daughter: Andrew, David, and Dylan. David is an executive at Ralph Lauren Media. Lauren is also well-known as a collector of classic automobiles. His cars have won best in show at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance multiple times. His collection was recently displayed at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Clothing BrandsSince the inception of Polo in 1967, Ralph Lauren has created many other brands. They include:
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His cars have won best in show at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance multiple times. slang for a toupee. Lauren is also well-known as a collector of classic automobiles. a carpet with a finished edge, particularly one that can be moved. David is an executive at Ralph Lauren Media. Ralph and his wife, Ricky, have two sons and a daughter: Andrew, David, and Dylan. In the mid 1990s, Polo Ralph Lauren became a public company, traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RL. Edgar would this same year photograph the Lauren home "Round Hill" in Jamaica for House & Garden. In 1984 he recreated the Rhinelander Mansion, a former home of the photographer Edgar de Evia and Robert Denning, into the flagship store for Polo Ralph Lauren. Since then, Lauren's fashion empire has grown into a billion-dollar business. He purchased this name from them in 1967 and in 1968 opened his own tie business, Polo Fashions, after securing a $50,000 loan from a financial backer. He did not attend fashion school, but worked for Brooks Brothers as a salesman and for whom he created the label Polo. After his discharge, in 1964, he married Ricky Low-Beer. From 1962 to 1964, he served in the United States Army. He went to the City College of New York where he studied Business and dropped out after two years. Some consider this a denial of their Jewish heritage; Ralph considered it necessary for success. At age 16, Ralph and his older brother Jerry changed their last name from Lipschitz to Lauren. Others who attended this school include Burt Lancaster, Robert Klein, and Stan Lee. Ralph attended DeWitt Clinton High School, on number 42 Mosholu Parkway, in the Bronx. His attire soon gave him a trendy reputation among his peers. He preferred quality over quantity. From a very young age, Ralph started working after school to earn money to buy stylish, expensive suits. For Lauren this look would eventually become Polo Ralph Lauren. A world that neither had any exposure to as a child, but each was able to visualize and create his dream. Both grew up without fashion, but went on to create for others an environment of society, old money and the country-club style. There are many parallels with the late Robert Denning, the interior designer. His father was a house painter. He was born in the Bronx, New York, to Jewish immigrants Frank and Frida Lipschitz. Ralph Lauren (born Ralph Lipschitz on October 13, 1939) is an American fashion designer. Rugby, his newest brand, appeals to the college set. Polo Jeans Co. Polo Golf. RLX, a high-end sports apparel company. RRL (Double RL), vintage-inspired Western wear. Polo Black Label. Polo Ralph Lauren. Ralph Lauren Collection, his finest womens line. Purple Label, his signature mens line. |