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.
How Tommy Hilfiger Thrived on Hip Hop (Without Being Accused of Cultural Appropriation)
The designer, who chose Harlem's Apollo Theater to show his latest collection Sunday, built a billion-dollar brand working with artists of colour. Here’s how he has navigated the thorny issue of fashion and race.
Play It Again, Ralph
It’s Ralph Lauren’s movie, we're just living in it. Plus, Christopher John Rogers and Area are young and fabulous on Day 2 of New York Fashion Week.
What Trouble at Tapestry Says About American Fashion
This week, Chief Executive Victor Luis was ousted from the US accessories giant after months of poor performance, raising questions about the company’s plan to build America’s answer to LVMH.
Power Moves | Tranoï Names President, Issey Miyake Appoints Designer
This week, Tranoï trade show names the successor to former president David Hadida, while Issey Miyake promotes Satoshi Kondo to head designer.
Mansur Gavriel Sells Majority Stake to Private Equity Firm
GF Capital Management, the brand’s first outside investor, has a portfolio that includes Mark Cross and Oscar de la Renta.
In the Trump Era, Owning American Heritage Is Tricky
'All American' used to be an easy sell. Today, it’s an albatross.
Every Designer Dreams of Building a Direct-to-Consumer Brand. Todd Snyder Actually Did It.
Countless labels see e-commerce as an alternative to faltering department stores. Here’s how the ex-J.Crew designer built a fashion brand for the digital age.
Tourists Aren't Shopping Like They Used To. Who Will Replace Them?
This week everyone will be talking about Tiffany & Co. and the declining tourist trade, the Venice Film Festival and fashion's climate pact. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
Kering Chief to Present Industry Sustainability Pact to G7
Thirty fashion companies, including Chanel, Prada and H&M have joined the initiative spearheaded by François-Henri Pinault, at the request of French President Emmanuel Macron.
Luxury Brands Need Better Strategies for Bollywood. Here’s Why.
Global brands are hungry for a bigger slice of India’s $30 billion luxury market but they aren’t exploiting the country’s colossal film industry to its full potential.