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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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Retail

Mickey Drexler-Backed Line Takes on J.Crew

Former J.Crew designer Somsack Sikhounmuong has partnered with founder Alex Drexler to relaunch Alex Mill, expanding the label into women’s for the first time.


Fashion Week

In New York, the End of Myths

Fashion is myth-making. You don’t need that coat or that bag, but the best in the business make you believe you do.


Fashion Week

Here’s What It Takes to Get Buzz at Fashion Week

Designers must invest more in their own social media channels, rather than over-relying on influencers, according to a new report by Launchmetrics.


News & Analysis

What Fashion Can Learn from Angela Ahrendts’ Apple Exit

The longtime fashion executive may have optimised Apple’s retail strategy for the wrong things.


Fashion Week

At Ralph Lauren, Coffee and Ceremony

There was elegance on the runway, but ultimately the collection could have worked harder to connect with the young consumers who want to love the brand again.


Luxury

India’s Fashion Business Billionaires Offer Clues to Cracking the Market

At least 20 percent of India’s billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. Global brands have lots to learn.


Fashion Week

America Needs to Rethink Its Role in Fashion

The most interesting businesses and brands coming out of the US have little to do with the traditional system.


Retail

How Bad Is China's Economic Slowdown? It Depends What You Sell

Dozens of companies have sounded the alarm about weakening demand, with some reporting unexpected declines in fourth-quarter sales or issuing profit warnings.


News & Analysis

Ralph Lauren’s Plan to Lure Younger Shoppers: Hype

The company increased its marketing investment 18 percent in fiscal 2019 compared to the year prior, investing in tactics straight from the 'hypebeast' playbook.


Financial Markets

Ralph Lauren Beats Quarterly Revenue Estimates

The company's results beat average analyst estimates due to its greater emphasis on marketing.