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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

Tim Hamilton Joins The North Face as Head of Global Creative

The three-time CFDA Award nominee rose to critical acclaim in 2007 with his namesake minimalist menswear brand.


Retail

Neiman Marcus and the Cautionary Tale of Toys R Us

The decline of the debt-laden American toy store chain does not bode well for the luxury department store giant.


Luxury

BoF Exclusive | Joshua Schulman’s Plans for Coach

The freshly appointed chief executive outlines his three-prong plan to accelerate Coach’s transformation from handbag stalwart to lifestyle player — and spark much-needed sales growth.


Luxury

Louis Vuitton and Hermès Lead Interbrand Ranking, as Ralph Lauren Drops Off

BoF can exclusively reveal Interbrand’s Best Global Brands 2017. Among luxury players, Louis Vuitton held its top position, while Hermès and Gucci climbed, Burberry and Prada slipped, and Ralph Lauren dropped off the list entirely.


News & Analysis

Tiffany Appoints Roger Farah as Chairman

The Ralph Lauren veteran will take over the job on October 2 from Michael Kowalski, who will stay on as a director.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | British Vogue Publishing Director Retires, DSquared2 CEO Exits

This week, Stephen Quinn is set to retire as British Vogue publishing director, while Gianfranco Maccarrone leaves DSquared2 after 20 years.


News & Analysis

Making Sense of the Anti-Fur Protests at London Fashion Week

This season, London Fashion Week was met with activism on a much bigger scale than usual, with protests outside Burberry, Gareth Pugh and the British Fashion Council’s show space.


Retail

Gap CEO Is 'Drawing Line in Sand' With Shift to Old Navy

The idea is to focus on the areas with the most potential for fuelling growth — rather than having unrealistic expectations for the older divisions.


Fashion Week

What NYFW Said About the State of the Fashion Industry

In many ways, New York Fashion Week this season was about displacement. Designers are fleeing for other cities, yes, but they’re also simply at a loss with what to do next when it comes to their businesses.


News & Analysis

Young Designers Benefit from New York ‘Exodus’

With some of New York’s most beloved designers now showing in Paris, young talents like Eckhaus Latta and Vaquera seemed to gain.