Ralph Lauren
An American Designer
By Chris6na Acosta Laguna Niguel, CA
Ralph Lauren Family is a big part of his life.
Ralph and Ricky
In his Jamaican villa near Montego Bay.
Ralph in a Nutshell Has a $11 billion fashion empire. 113 retail stores 1,300 bou6ques within department stores. Homes: Bedford, NY, Long Island, Jamaica, and apartment on FiNh Avenue. • Ranch in Colorado. • A well-‐known collector of classic automobiles. • • • •
Head of Fashion Empire
• Named for discreet elegance and classic style. • Known for his use of unexpected, opulent materials. • Sells men’s and women’s clothing, accessories, and fragrance • Sells housewares: furniture, bedding, drapes, towels, rugs, china, and silverware.
Ralph Lauren A LiUle History
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Is an American fashion designer. Born in New York in 1939. Born Ralph Lifshitz. Changed his name at age 15. In high school wanted to be a millionaire. Owns a luxury lifestyle company.
Ralph Lauren – The Early Years 1967: Started his career designing 6es for Beau
Brummell Ties. • Created and sold wide, colorful handmade 6es: – A big hit. – Styles of the day were dark, narrow 6es. 1968: Started his own company, Polo Fashions. -‐ Chosen because of the power, style, and intrigue that Polo has always been associated with.
Ralph Lauren – The Early Years • 1971: Started his women’s clothing line. – Opens first store in Beverly Hills.
• He influenced the way millions dressed: – 1973: Designed costumes for the Great Gatsby. – 1977: Designed clothing for Annie Hall. – Gave him recogni6on.
Ralph Lauren’s Western Wear • 1978: Releases his “Western Wear” collec6on. • 1985: Makes inroads into the denim market. • 1993: Introduces Double RL: line of casual wear named aNer his Colorado ranch.
Charity Work • 1998: He was honored for his charity work for breast cancer. • Created Polo volunteer program. • Contributed $5 million for cancer preven6on.
Ralph Lauren’s Clothing Designs
Ralph Lauren Collec6on Styles
Ralph Lauren’s Home Designs
Ralph Lauren Home Styles
More Ralph Lauren Styles
Some Ralph Lauren Furniture
Some Ralph Lauren Home Styles
More Ralph Lauren Casual Styles
Ralph Lauren’s Main Residence New York Estate
• Considered a true gentlemen’s retreat. • No signature Ralph Lauren home look.
Ralph at the RL Ranch
RL Ranch
Style in keeping with his environment.
Ralph Lauren Casual Styles
Lauren’s Philosophy
• Likes to design classic clothing that lasts. His vision: • American clothes with a dash of Bri6sh elegance and the comfort of natural fibers. • His ranch reflects his ac6ve life and his sense of style. • Colorado was an escape and not about fashion. • A life that would be different and freer
—To include: nature, the trees, animals, and the big blue sky.
Ralph Lauren Today
• Recently launched a vintage website called RL Vintage. • Brings back his older western inspired pieces. • “I have always loved things that are 6meless and that get beUer with age.” • Website allows people to vote on items to bring back.
Some Beach Inspira6on
Design of Fic66ous Malibu Retreat