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.
Can Luxury Challengers Take Burberry’s Digital Crown?
While Burberry remains the top digital brand in luxury fashion, its advantage over its competitors is narrowing.
Ralph Lauren Is Latest Fashion Victim in New Era for Retailers
The rise of e-commerce has left many fighting for survival. Consumers have gotten used to discounts. And an address on Manhattan’s luxury showcase isn’t what it used to be.
Ralph Lauren to Close Flagship Fifth Avenue Store, Cut Jobs
The company will close its flagship Polo store on Fifth Avenue, revamp its e-commerce operations and cut jobs in a $370 million shake-up.
Anya Hindmarch Appoints CEO, Burberry Hires from Dior
This week, Francesco Giannaccari has been hired chief executive officer of Anya Hindmarch, and Burberry has appointed Sabrina Bonesi to the newly created role as design director of leather goods and shoes.
Givenchy Announces Clare Waight Keller as Artistic Director
Waight Keller succeeds Riccardo Tisci and is the second female designer to take the creative lead at an LVMH couture house.
Luxury Growth as Expected
Positive news flow has been met with a shrug as growth for the sector is already priced in.
Op-Ed | The Case for a Hollister Spinoff From Abercrombie
Maybe it's time to spin off Hollister, which seems to resonate much more with younger teenagers looking for lower price points than what its parent company offers.
Power Moves | Dennis Freedman Leaves Barneys, Ralph Lauren Appoints First CMO
This week, Barneys loses its creative director, Ralph Lauren has hired two new senior executives and Reiss has named Christos Angelides as CEO.
News Bites | Italy Launches Green Carpet Fashion Awards, What Next for Tiffany?
In today's News Bites, Italy launches a celebration of its ethical and sustainable manufacturing industry, and a sign that Tiffany needs to chart a new path forward.
Fashion’s Political Gap
Without first ladies Michelle Obama and Samantha Cameron, the fashion industries in the US and UK are missing strong political advocates.