Born Ralph Lipschitz in 1939, the name of American designer Ralph Lauren became synonymous with status, class, and taste. More than a fashion designer, Ralph Lauren was the master marketer of elegant living. In addition to clothing, he ventured into...

Bronx-born Ralph Lauren is the great dreamer of American fashion. He launched his fashion empire with wide ties (Polo Neck-wear) in 1967. By 1968 Lauren covered the menswear business, adding womenswear in 1971. Lauren builds on consistent themes:...

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The Council of Fashion Designers of America will bestow its first-ever title of Fashion Legend to Ralph Lauren at the CFDA's 25th annual awards ceremony in June. The honor coincides with Lauren's 40th anniversary in the industry."No one deserves it more," said CFDA president Diane...

The Council of Fashion Designers of America will bestow its first-ever title of Fashion Legend to Ralph Lauren at its 25th annual awards ceremony in June. The honor coincides with Lauren's 40th anniversary in the industry."No one deserves it more," said council president Diane von...

When the Council of Fashion Designers of America launched its breast-cancer initiative 14 years ago, it tapped Ralph Lauren to create the shirt that would go on to raise $2 million. With that same number in its sights, Lauren again designed the garment the industry...

On Monday, Nov. 12, hotelier André Balazs and GQ magazine co-hosted a party at STK, a nightclub on Little West 12th Street in the Meatpacking District, celebrating the publication of clothing designer Tommy Hilfiger and ad man George Lois’ new book, Iconic America: A...