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.
China's E-Tailers Battle in Run-Up to Singles’ Day
China's Singles’ Day now dwarfs Black Friday and Cyber Monday as the world's biggest online shopping event. BoF investigates how online fashion giants are fighting for market share.
Eyewear Mega-Merger Could Hurt US Consumers, but Still Be Approved
The merger between prescription lens maker Essilor and frame maker Luxottica could lead to higher prices, but US antitrust enforcers rarely seek to stop vertical deals.
Tiffany Launches 'Everyday Objects' Line Ahead of the Holidays
The collection — which “possess a whimsical wink that is quintessentially Tiffany” — includes such items as a $1,500 domino set, a $450 ruler and a $350 drinking straw.
Ralph Lauren's Retreat From Discounting Helps Bolster Profit
The brand's pursuit of higher-quality sales channels and fewer discounts helped second-quarter revenue reach $1.66 billion, just above the $1.64 billion predicted by analysts.
The Old Fashion System Is Setting New Designers up for Failure
The market is changing, but the fashion system isn’t changing with it.
Fashion Needs an Open-Source Sustainability Solution
Fashion brands are treating sustainability with new seriousness, but only an open source approach will move the entire industry forward.
Fashion’s Power Players Converge on BoF China Summit
China’s leading executives, entrepreneurs and creative minds descended on the first-ever BoF China Summit, our new global gathering for China’s captains of industry.
Ralph Lauren Won’t Let Go of His Polo Empire as Sales Falter
Discounted polos aren’t selling and the company needs new ideas.
Gucci Bans Fur: ‘It’s Not Modern’
The Kering-owned megabrand lends heft to a growing chorus of luxury companies going fur-free.
Giorgio Armani Speaks on Restructuring and Succession Plans
The designer and chief executive speaks exclusively to BoF on cleaning up the Armani Group’s brand portfolio — and what’s next.