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.
American Fashion Is Kicking Its Off-Price Habit. Will it Pay Off?
This week, everyone will be talking about financial results from the American fashion giants behind Ralph Lauren, Coach and Michael Kors, the relatively buzz-less New York Fashion Week and the latest milestone in Saks Fifth Avenue's $250 million renovation of its flagship. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.
5 Revelations Buried in LVMH’s 2018 Results
The luxury group’s latest results contain previously undisclosed information on the company’s operations and financials.
$50 for a Rimowa Look-a-Like: Innovation or Infringement?
A new wave of platforms are using low prices, minimalist storefronts and, allegedly, the manufacturers of genuine luxury goods to sell unbranded products to China’s value-hungry consumers.
Stefan Larsson in Talks to Be the Next CEO of J.Crew
Should the conversation advance, Larsson, who left Ralph Lauren in 2017 following disagreements with its founder, would be inheriting yet another American brand in desperate need of a turnaround.
The Streetwear Generation Turns to Tennis
The once predominantly white country club sport is being reconfigured for a new generation of multi-ethnic, streetwear-savvy millennials, creating new opportunities for fashion brands.
Versace’s New Owner Plans to Build America’s Answer to LVMH. It Has a Long Way to Go.
Capri chief John Idol reveals his strategy for the budding luxury group that owns Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo.
Diet Prada, Estée Laundry and the Rise of Watchdog Culture: Harmful or Helpful?
Instagram accounts that call out industry missteps, from copycat designs to cultural insensitivities, are proliferating. How much good are they actually doing?
VF's Results Ease China Concerns
Vans parent company VF Corp.’s quarterly beat, aided by a sales increase in China, is fuelling a rally in branded apparel peers that include Canada Goose.
Sustainable Fashion Hubs Rise in Hong Kong and Taipei
Armed with ground-breaking technology and valuable manufacturing knowhow, two Asian cities are positioning themselves as sustainable fashion hubs of the future. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.
How American Department Stores Plan to Fight Back in 2019
From the battle for Manhattan to the battle for survival, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom and others may look radically different by the end of the year.