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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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Creative Class

Bruce Weber’s Fantasy Land

Above all, the photographer draws on his inner fantasy life to conjure the circus of marching bands, jugglers, elephants, cheerleaders, Labradors and all-American male demigods that populate his work.


Workplace & Talent

Six Fashion Careers of the Future

From consumer psychologists to data scientists, BoF meets fashion professionals working in “careers of the future” to learn about how their work contributes to the industry.


Retail

Op-Ed | Is Fashion Ready for the Age of the Customer?

The game is changing and fashion brands must learn to test and iterate their products and experiences with real consumers, argues Nina Fuhrman.


Financial Markets

Ralph Lauren Tops Second-Quarter Profit Forecasts

Ralph Lauren Corp. on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter profit of $45 million.


News & Analysis

Why Africa’s Musicians Are a Marketing Goldmine

Stylish, dynamic and extremely popular, Afrobeats stars are brand ambassadors for many multinationals in Africa but the fashion industry has yet to grasp their value.


News & Analysis

Strong LVMH and Kering Results Signal Relief for the Luxury Market

The SLI fought back this month with strong results from LVMH and Kering boosting the sector.


Technology

Karlie Kloss and David Lauren Talk Innovation

Karlie Kloss and David Lauren sat down with BoF’s Imran Amed at the Fast Company Innovation Festival to discuss how innovation can work for both a global brand and passion-driven start-ups.  


Retail

Handbag Brands Reduce Product Lines as Luxury Demand Wanes

Retailers are increasingly opting to differentiate themselves from competitors by introducing fewer new lines.


News & Analysis

Building Great Bowery, Fashion's Super-Agency

Matthew Moneypenny talks to BoF about how he plans to make fashion industry talent as bankable as Hollywood actors.


News & Analysis

Raf Simons Moves Show to New York Fashion Week: Men's

The show will take place on February 1 next year, and marks the first time the designer is presenting his namesake collection in New York.