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Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren is an American fashion brand, founded by the designer Ralph Lauren in 1967 in New York. The company produces apparel, accessories, footwear and home collections, with lines including Polo Ralph Lauren and Ralph Lauren Purple Label.

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Technology

The Fashion Rental Market Tested and Explained: Who Has the Best Service?

BoF tried out five of the most popular fashion rental services. The verdict? While renting solves some pain points, the promise of an infinite closet has yet to be fulfilled.


Luxury

Ralph Lauren Beats Quarterly Revenue Estimates

The American fashion brand said it was able to sell products at higher prices — and increase margins — thanks to a ramp up in social media marketing, which has helped lift its brand image.


Retail

Casper’s IPO Will Be a Moment of Truth for Fashion’s Start-Ups

This week, everyone will be talking about Casper's IPO, the state of New York Fashion Week and Macy's strategy update. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Sustainability

As Climate Crisis Hits Tipping Point, Fashion Comes to Davos. Is It Enough?

Leaders from big fashion brands descended on the World Economic Forum for the first time with the climate crisis top of mind. But the elephant in the room was the fundamental tension between sustainability and growth.


Sustainability

Adidas, Ralph Lauren Urge Cambodia to Reform Labour Amid EU Sanction Threat

They are joined by global brands including Puma and Levi Strauss, which have all signed a letter urging the country to amend trade union law.


Workplace & Talent

How I Became… A Makeup Artist

Gucci Westman, one of the world’s top makeup artists, shares her lessons from starting out, the challenges of freelance and why beauty requires the same skills as a psychologist.


Retail

Opening Ceremony Acquired by Off-White Backer New Guards Group

Founders Humberto Leon and Carol Lim will remain co-creative directors of the brand and the stores will close in 2020.


Financial Markets

2019 Ends on a Positive Note For Luxury

Luxury investment throughout 2019 often felt like a game of musical chairs, but the year ended on a positive note, with an overall yearly gain of 44 percent for the Savigny Luxury Index.


Technology

Off-Price Retailers Are Now Selling Online. Will Shoppers Follow?

Marshalls is the latest off-price chain to launch e-commerce, and outlet malls are experimenting with web sales as well. Can they compete in an online marketplace already crowded with discounts?


Workplace & Talent

How I Became… Head Cutter and Creative Director of Huntsman

Following the historic tailor's Bespoke Tweed Experience debut at London Fashion Week Men’s, Campbell Carey shares advice from his 20-year career on Savile Row.