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.
Power Moves | Smythson Names CEO, Liberty's Buying Directors, Abercrombie Leadership
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Op-Ed | Are Unpaid Internships Acceptable?
As courts hand down both intern- and employer-friendly decisions, the landscape of unpaid internships is shifting, writes Julie Zerbo.
Abercrombie to Create Six New Roles in Management Revamp
Struggling teen apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co is creating six new positions as it restructures the management of its Abercrombie brand.
Will ‘Uber for Models’ Disrupt the Industry?
New apps like Swipecast connect models eager to maximise their income with clients who want a cheaper and easier alternative to traditional agencies. But will they really change the game?
Do 'Accessible Luxury' Brands Have an Inherently Limited Lifespan?
Affordable luxury brands can be financial juggernauts. But does their accessible pricing and widespread distribution mean they have an inherently limited lifespan?
Week in Review | Hill & Friends, Luxury Smartwatches, Food Experiences, Tim Blanks
Just in time for some weekend reading, we recap the week on BoF.
Why Fashion Retailers Are Staging Food Experiences
From Burberry to Gucci to Ralph Lauren, fashion retailers are adding experiential elements like cafés and restaurants to their stores.
Ralph Lauren Profit Tops Estimates After Push to Reduce Expenses
Ralph Lauren Corp., the upscale apparel company known for Polo and other brands, posted earnings that topped analysts’ estimates after a push to revamp the business and reduce expenses.
Destinationwear Takes Flight
Year-round demand for beach-friendly wardrobes has driven the growth of the swimwear market and the emergence of a new category of luxury destinationwear.
A Wait-and-See Approach to NYFW: Men’s
The impact of the inaugural event remains to be seen, but buyers and designers alike are bullish on its potential.