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.
At New York Fashion Week, the Revolution That Wasn’t
From Collina Strada’s neo-Victorianism to Khaite’s icy elegance, Lynn Yaeger reports from the New York shows.
At New York Fashion Week, a Big Return and a Big Debut
New York Fashion Week kicks off on Friday, bringing the return of Ralph Lauren and Peter Do’s first collection for Helmut Lang. Plus, what else to watch for this week.
Is Inflation Beaten? Depends on Where You Look
This week will bring more readings on consumer prices from Japan, the UK and Eurozone, plus a financial update from Tapestry, fresh off its acquisition of Capri. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming days.
Fashion Execs Can’t Stop Talking About AI
Executives have been highlighting the technology more often on earnings calls, suggesting more businesses are adopting it — and maybe giving it a shoutout to impress investors.
The Hunt for Aspirational Shoppers Continues
This week, Ralph Lauren and Michael Kors owner Capri report financial results, and likely clues to how well-off, but not that well-off, consumers are spending their money. That, plus what else to watch for in the coming week.
Peter Do’s Helmut Lang to Open New York Fashion Week
Also on the preliminary schedule, Ralph Lauren, Jonathan Cohen and 3.1 Phillip Lim will return to New York Fashion Week.
Ralph Lauren to Keep Raising Prices in Brand Elevation Push
The American label is doubling down on efforts to elevate the cachet of its brands and to sell higher-priced items like home goods.
How Some Brands Are Beating the Retail Slowdown
Sales growth may be slowing for American luxury groups Capri, Tapestry and Ralph Lauren, but some have demonstrated that a healthy bottom line makes up for stagnating revenue.
The Executive Who Left Luxury for Digital Fashion
Alice Delahunt left her role as Ralph Lauren’s chief digital and content officer to strike out on her own and found a new web3 company in the belief that digital fashion is reaching a turning point.
Ralph Lauren Has Restored Its Best-in-Class Reputation — But Can It Go Full-Tilt Luxury?
In an exclusive sit down with BoF, CEO Patrice Louvet explains how the company brought the luster back to the original lifestyle brand — and what it must do in order to directly compete against the European heavyweights.