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.
Inside the Growing Global Fur Industry
From auctions to activists, BoF goes inside the $40 billion fur industry’s relationship with fashion.
Does Fashion Need a Global Council?
A global organisation could solve key issues in the fashion industry, from scheduling conflicts to model health, argues Colin McDowell.
Op-Ed | Africa’s Fashion Revolution Will Be Digital
Better, cheaper, faster Internet infrastructure is urgently needed to put Africa’s fashion retailers, entrepreneurs and consumers on the map, says Chris Folayan.
Ralph Lauren Tops Street 4Q Forecasts
Ralph Lauren Corp. on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter profit of $124 million. The results topped Wall Street expectations.
Op Ed | The End of Orientalism
The Met’s new fashion exhibit in New York marks the end of the Orientalist era for Western designers, says Liz Flora.
Chengdu, China’s Next Fashion Powerhouse
In hot pursuit of China’s elite league, one city is sprinting ahead of its second-tier rivals, hoping to join the ranks of Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
Ralph Lauren Can Pursue Contempt Claim Over Polo Player Logo
A Manhattan federal judge said Ralph Lauren Corp may try to hold the U.S. Polo Association in contempt for using a logo that resembles its iconic polo player logo, but put the case on hold for a related arbitration.
Power Moves | Emilio Pucci, Roberto Cavalli and Paul Smith Appoint New Creative Directors
BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
Joe Mimran, Dressed in Déjà Vu
Following the news that Joe Mimran is retiring from his role at Joe Fresh, Shinan Govani reflects on the pop culture status of one of Canada’s most successful fashion entrepreneurs.
Shoppers Seek Bargains as Chanel Lowers Prices in China
Chinese shoppers are seeking bargains after Chanel started cutting prices in the region to account for the weak euro that has driven many Asian shoppers to make their luxury purchases abroad.