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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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News & Analysis

Ralph Lauren Misses Estimates, But Expects Pick-Up

NEW YORK, United States — Ralph Lauren Corp on Thursday reported sales that fell below its own projections, hurt by fewer deliveries to European


China

The China Edit | Frugal Is Now Fashionable, Alice + Olivia Expands, Berluti's Maison, E-Tail Revolution

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


Global Markets

On Fleeting Hong Kong Trips, Chinese Make Frugal Fashionable

HONG KONG, China — Armed with empty suitcases and same-day return tickets, an army of mainland Chinese is descending on suburban outlet shopping


News & Analysis

Hood By Air’s Ascent

With a unique aesthetic vocabulary, an influential stockist base and incipient production in Asia, luxury streetwear label Hood By Air is poised for growth. BoF spoke to designer Shayne Oliver about the cult brand he’s taking to the next level.


News & Analysis

The Shifting Winds of New York Retail — Part 1: The Rise and Recasting of the Meatpacking District

In a three-part report, BoF examines New York City's ever-shifting retail landscape. Today, we consider the rise and recasting of the Meatpacking District.


Workplace & Talent

Vera Wang Says Keep Your Feet on the Ground and Don't Get Ahead of Yourself

Vera Wang has turned what began as a single bridal boutique into a fashion and lifestyle empire with an overall retail value of over $1 billion. BoF speaks to the powerhouse entrepreneur about her remarkable professional journey.


News & Analysis

Ralph Lauren Pays Fine to SEC Following Argentinian Bribery Scandal

NEW YORK, United States — Ralph Lauren Corp., the retailer of its namesake brand clothing, will pay about $1.6 million to resolve U.S. regulatory and


News & Analysis

H&M to Dress Sweden's Olympians in Sportswear Push

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Fashion firm H&M will clothe Sweden's Olympic teams at the winter and summer games, bringing a global audience for a growing line


News & Analysis

Joseph Mimran's Fresh Approach

TORONTO, Canada — These days, it's not uncommon that a weekly trip to the local supermarket for milk, cereal and bread might involve coming home with


Workplace & Talent

The Creative Class | Nickelson Wooster, Creative Director

NEW YORK, United States — He has been ordained "the alpha male of American street style" by GQ and called "Woost God" by some of his most rabid fans.