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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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Financial Markets

Pathos? Greek Crisis and Chinese Stock Market Drama Hit Luxury Sector

The latest chapter in Greece's debt crisis, combined with further signs of slowdown in China, has led to a minor flight from the luxury goods sector, thus concerning investors again.


News & Analysis

Kate Spade Rises as Cleveland Research Recommends Buying Shares

Kate Spade & Co. rose the most in five months after an analyst at Cleveland Research Co. recommended buying the shares because of the brand’s growth potential.


Fashion Week

Is a New York Fashion Week for Men Really a Good Idea?

It’s an event that buyers and designers have long clamored for, but it also exposes some pressure points in the industry about the high priority that fashion brands give to the European shows.



News & Analysis

Inside Tommy Hilfiger's American Dream

In our latest ‘Inside Fashion’ interview, BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Tommy Hilfiger to discuss how the American fashion designer built his global empire.


Retail

Ralph Lauren Climbs After Making Progress on Restructuring Plan

Ralph Lauren Corp. shares rose the most in three weeks after a Credit Suisse Group analyst said the company was making progress on its plan to streamline the organization.


Luxury

Bally Turnaround Thwarted by Currency "Nightmare"

Frederic de Narp spent 18 months trying to turn around Swiss shoemaker Bally International AG and now finds himself in a currency-induced nightmare.


Workplace & Talent

This Week on BoF Careers: Liberty, My Beautiful City

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


News & Analysis

The ‘Made In’ Dilemma: To Label, or Not to Label

Consumers care about the origin of their products, but luxury brands are all over the place when it comes to 'Made in' disclosures, says Luca Solca of Exane BNP Paribas.


Global Markets

Panama, Latin America’s Nerve Centre

As the gateway to a regional fashion market worth $150 billion and a hub connecting 600 million people, there is more to Panama than meets the eye.