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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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News & Analysis

Decoding Melania Trump's European Style

If there's a message in Mrs. Trump's fashion, it's that she dresses to look good, in keeping with the expensive personal taste she's acquired since marrying Trump in 2005. Political meaning isn't part of the equation.


News & Analysis

Mario Testino and Bruce Weber Accused of Sexual Exploitation in New York Times Investigation

The New York Times has released a detailed report on an alleged pattern of sexual exploitation by two of the biggest photographers in the fashion business. Publishing giant Condé Nast said it would stop working with both men.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Belstaff Hires CEO and Chairman, Stephen Gan Joins Elle

This week, Belstaff names Helen Wright as its new chief executive and Robin Hutson as non-executive Chairman, while Stephen Gan leaves Harper's Bazaar for Elle.


Retail

New Neiman Marcus CEO Faces Steep Challenge of Billions in Debt

Geoffroy van Raemdonck, who becomes chief executive officer next month, is taking over a retailer facing heavy losses, an industrywide traffic slowdown and nearly $5 billion in debt.


Retail

Neiman Marcus Names Geoffroy van Raemdonck Chief Executive

The Ralph Lauren executive replaces Karen Katz, chief executive of the luxury department store group for the last seven years.


Beauty

How Ryan Seacrest Went From American Idol to Selling $50 Million Worth of Menswear a Year

The mega entertainer is parlaying his on-camera success into a lifestyle empire that already includes a popular fashion brand. His next challenge? Getting ‘regular’ guys to buy into beauty.


News & Analysis

Fashion in 2018 | 09. Off-Price Deception

The off-price sector will continue to grow in 2018, but the fashion industry could be put at risk of margin erosion unless companies carefully consider their off-price channel strategies.


News & Analysis

Michael Kors Commits to Going Fur-Free in 2018

The American accessible luxury brand is the latest company to adopt a fur-free policy, effective in 2018.


Retail

Farewell Fendi, Bonjour Dior

In an exclusive interview with BoF, LVMH’s Pietro Beccari bids goodbye to the Roman fur and leather brand and looks ahead to a new year, a new role and a new luxury world.


Retail

The Retail Apocalypse Is Fuelled by No-Name Clothes

Private-label attire in aggregate is now a bigger seller in the US than any single apparel brand.