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.
Christmas Becomes Inventory War Game for US Fashion Brands
After years of struggling to manage their inventory, brands are using increasingly sophisticated tools to track apparel and accessories through the supply chain, aiming to avoid the typical post-Christmas fire sales.
Power Moves | Mugler's New Artistic Director, Kering Hires Chief Client and Digital Officer
Mugler has tapped Casey Cadwallader to creatively lead the house as artistic director, while Kering has appointed Grégory Boutté to the newly created role of chief client and digital officer.
Political Headwinds Take Luxury Rebound Off Course
November’s political agenda, dominated by the Trump administration and Brexit woes, sent the SLI off course.
BoF Exclusive | GQ Creative Director Jim Moore to Step Down, Will Welch to Succeed
The longstanding editor will transition to the role of creative director-at-large following a series of departures from the Condé Nast men’s title.
Op-Ed | Will the Digitally Native Brand Building Playbook Produce Results?
Compared to the tried-and-tested approach that fuelled the rise of 20th century megabrands, the new formula for building digitally native fashion labels remains unproven, argues Richie Siegel.
BoF Exclusive | Stitch Fix Founder on How to Get to IPO
As the personal styling service debuts on the NASDAQ stock exchange today, Stitch Fix chief executive Katrina Lake shares the secrets to the company’s success.
Power Moves | Condé Nast Names Chief Revenue Officer, Richemont Appoints COO
This week, Condé Nast International promotes Jamie Jouning to chief revenue officer, while luxury goods group Richemont names Jerome Lambert as chief operating officer.
The ‘Made in Indonesia’ Opportunity
BoF investigates how the tropical islands of Bali, Java and Sumatra have become manufacturing hotspots for global fashion brands like H&M, Calvin Klein and Uniqlo.
Designer Simon Spurr Returns to Ready-to-Wear
The Yves Saint Laurent and Ralph Lauren veteran is back as creative director of Neapolitan label Eidos.
Ralph Lauren Expands Customisation to Crewnecks
Chief innovation officer David Lauren says the company hopes to eventually have custom shops at all its stores.