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.
How Hip-Hop Conquered High Fashion
In the age of A$AP Rocky x Dior and Gucci's Alessandro Michele referencing Dapper Dan, it’s easy to forget how long it took for high fashion to embrace the cultural power of American hip-hop.
The Politically Active Designers Reimagining American Identity
As rising openness faces off against a reactionary countercurrent, politically active designers are infiltrating the American fashion mainstream.
News Bites | Neiman Marcus Still Searching for a CFO, Amazon Fashion Names New President
In today's News Bites, the Neiman Marcus Group names Dale Stapleton as its new interim chief financial officer, while Amazon appoints Christine Beauchamp president of its fast-growing fashion division.
The Business of Cruise: Go Big or Go Home
While some smaller labels are abandoning Cruise shows altogether, luxury megabrands continue to pour up to $10 million into elaborate spectacles. Is it worth the investment?
Power Moves | All Change At Estée Lauder, Dune Hires From Ralph Lauren
This week, Estée Lauder announces global brand leadership changes, while The Dune Group has tapped Ralph Lauren director Rob Silsbury to lead it's e-commerce and marketing divisions.
What's Next for DKNY?
After acquiring DKNY for $650 million, apparel firm G-III has cut a series of deals that could initially raise brand awareness and sales, but ultimately damage the label's premium image.
For American Fashion, A Changing of the Guard
Many of the country’s most influential founder-led fashion brands are navigating their first attempts at succession planning.
Chanel, Boomerangs and the Importance of Cultural IQ
Chanel is the latest fashion brand to be embroiled in a fiery cultural appropriation controversy. The fallout underscores why cultural IQ matters more than ever.
The Booms and Busts of American Luxury
While Europe’s luxury houses play a long game, working hard to maintain the perception of exclusivity, America’s largest luxury businesses tend to follow a turbulent cool/not cool cycle.
Gap Inc. Posts Surprise Rise in Same-Store Sales
The company's results are a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy apparel retail industry, which has been hit hard by the growing popularity of online shopping.