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Ralph Lauren Corporation

February 16, 2024

Ralph Lauren Corporation is an American publicly traded fashion company that was founded in 1967 by American fashion designer Ralph Lauren. Headquartered in New York City, the company produces products ranging from the mid-range to the luxury segments. Ralph Lauren is known for marketing and distributing products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories, and fragrances. Known mostly for its flagship brand Polo Ralph Lauren, the company's brands include mid-range, sub-premium, and premium labels up to its highest priced luxury Purple label apparel. The company additionally owned Club Monaco from 1999 to 2021.

Ralph Lauren Corporation
Flagship store on Madison Avenue
FormerlyPolo Ralph Lauren Corporation
Company typePublic
IndustryFashion
Founded1967; 57 years ago (1967)
FounderRalph Lauren
Headquarters
New York City
,
U.S.
Number of locations
493 (2021)
Area served
Worldwide[1]
Key people
Products
Services
  • Tailoring
Revenue US$6.182 billion (2018)[2]
US$498 million (2018)[2]
US$163 million (2018)[2]
Total assets US$6.143 billion (2018)[2]
Total equity US$3.457 billion (2018)[2]
Number of employees
18,250[3] (2017)
Subsidiaries
  • Polo Jeans Company, LLC
  • Ralph Lauren Home Collections, Inc.
  • Ralph Lauren Media, LLC
  • Ralph Lauren Watch and Jewelry Company SÀRL (50%)
  • RL Fragrances, LLC
Websiteralphlauren.com

Ralph Lauren licenses its name and branding to Luxottica for eyewear; L'Oréal for fragrances and cosmetics; Hanesbrands for underwear and sleepwear; O5 Apparel for its Chaps brand; Kohl's and Hollander Sleep Products for bedding; Designers Guild for fabric and wallpaper; and Theodore Alexander for home furniture.[4][5]

History edit

Ralph Lauren was one of several design leaders raised in the Jewish community in the Bronx, along with Calvin Klein and Robert Denning.[6][7]

Lauren started The Ralph Lauren Corporation in 1967 with men's ties. At 28 years-old, Lauren worked for the tie manufacturer Beau Brummell. He persuaded the company's president to let him start his own line. Drawing on his interests in sports, Lauren named his first full line of menswear "Polo" in 1968. He worked out of a single "drawer" from a showroom in the Empire State Building and made deliveries to stores himself.[8]

By 1969, the Manhattan department store Bloomingdale's sold Lauren's men line exclusively. It was the first time that Bloomingdale's had given a designer his own in-store shop. In 1971, Ralph Lauren Corporation launched a line of tailored shirts for women, introducing the Polo player emblem on the shirt cuff. The first full women's collection was launched the following year.[9]

1972 marked the opening of Ralph Lauren's store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California, his first freestanding store.[10] In 1972, Lauren released a short-sleeve cotton shirt in 24 colors. This design, emblazoned with the company's famed logo—that of a polo player, became the brand's signature look. In 1977 Ralph Lauren Corporation introduced a signature cotton mesh polo shirt in various colours, featuring the polo player logo on the chest.

In 1974, Ralph Lauren outfitted the male cast of The Great Gatsby in costumes chosen from his Polo line - a 1920s-style series of men's suits and sweaters, except for the pink suit which Lauren designed especially for Robert Redford’s Jay Gatsby. In 1977, Diane Keaton and Woody Allen wore Lauren's clothes in the Oscar-winning film, Annie Hall.[11]

In 1978, the first Ralph Lauren fragrances, produced by Warner-Lauren, Ltd were launched at Bloomingdale's. Lauren for women, and Polo the men's cologne. This was the first time that a designer introduced two fragrances – one for men and one for women – simultaneously.[9]

The company entered the European market and went international in 1981 with the opening of the first freestanding store in New Bond Street in the West End of London, England. Lauren opened his first flagship in the Rhinelander mansion on Madison Avenue and 72nd Street in New York City in 1986.[12] On June 12, 1997, the company becomes a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.[13]

The 98-seat restaurant, RL, opened in March 1999 in Chicago adjacent to its largest and world flagship Ralph Lauren store at the corner of Chicago and Michigan Avenues on the Magnificent Mile.[14] It was followed by the opening of two additional restaurants – Ralph's at 173 Boulevard Saint Germain Paris store in 2010 and The Polo Bar at Polo's store in New York in 2015.[15]

The company launched its website and online shop in 2000 as polo.com by RL Media (a cooperation between Ralph Lauren and NBC). In 2007, Ralph Lauren Corporation acquired the NBC share of RL Media and the website was relaunched as ralphlauren.com. In September 2015, it was announced that Stefan Larsson would replace the company's founder, Ralph Lauren, as CEO in November. Lauren stayed on as executive chairman and chief creative officer.[16][17]

In February 2017, it was announced that Larsson had agreed to leave his position as CEO effective May 1, 2017 due to differences with Lauren.[18] On May 17, 2017, Ralph Lauren named Patrice Louvet President and Chief Executive Officer.[19] Louvet most recently served as Group President, Global Beauty at Procter & Gamble (P&G).[20] He took over on July 17, 2017.[21][22][23]

In October 2020, Ralph Lauren Corporation announced that it would transition its Chaps brand to a fully licensed business model to focus on its core brands, reduce its direct exposure to the North American department store channel, and setting up the Chaps brand to be nurtured with an experienced partner.[24] Also in October, Ralph Lauren Corporation has appointed former Obama administration consultant Valerie Jarrett to the board of directors.[25][26]

In May 2021, Ralph Lauren Corporation announced it would sell its Club Monaco brand after first purchasing it in 1999, to private equity firm Regent LP.[27]

In December 2023, Ralph Lauren Corporation announced a partnership with Haworth Lifestyle Design to expand its Home brand starting April 1, 2024. Haworth Lifestyle Design will also launch standalone Ralph Lauren Home stores.[28]

Brands edit

 
 
 
 
 
 
Assorted garment examples produced by Polo Ralph Lauren in the 1990s
  • Chaps: A mid-range brand featuring men's and women's casual sportswear.[29] The Chaps brand is available primarily at Belk, Boscov's, Hudson's Bay and Meijer stores (and until the end of 2021, Kohl's stores), and is priced to compete with Authentic Brands Group's/Centric Brands' Izod brand. The brand can also frequently be found at several off-price stores such as Ross, T.J. Maxx, Macy's Backstage, and Nordstrom Rack. A lower-cost Chaps line is also sold at Walmart; this line is separate from the one sold at department stores. The brand is currently licensed to O5 Apparel.[30]
  • Double RL: Founded in 1993 and named after Ralph Lauren and his wife Ricky's “RRL” ranch in Colorado, RRL offers men a mix of selvage denim, vintage apparel, sportswear and accessories, with roots in workwear and military gear.[31]
  • Fragrance: In 1978, Ralph Lauren launched his first fragrances: Lauren for women and Polo for men. Originally produced by Warner-Lauren, Ltd, L’Oréal now produces the Ralph Lauren Fragrances for men and women, including World of Polo (Polo, Polo Blue, Polo Black, Polo Red), Ralph Lauren Romance, Midnight Romance, Polo Earth, and the Big Pony Collections For Women and For Men.[32]
  • Lauren Ralph Lauren: Lauren for Women launched in 1996, offering sportswear, denim, dresses, activewear, and accessories and footwear at a cheaper price point. Lauren for Men offers men's tailored clothing, including suits, sport coats, dress shirts, dress pants, tuxedos, topcoats, and ties at a cheaper price point.[33] This brand generally slots above Chaps in price, but below Polo Ralph Lauren.
  • Pink Pony: Established in 2000, a percentage of sales from all Pink Pony products benefit the Pink Pony Fund and other major cancer charities around the world. Pink Pony primarily consists of women's sportswear and accessories. All Pink Pony items feature a pink Polo Player.[34]
  • Polo Golf and RLX Golf: Polo Golf launched in 1990 and RLX Golf launched in 1998.[35]
 
A woolen Polo Ralph Lauren scarf
  • Polo Ralph Lauren: Men's Polo, Ralph Lauren's first complete line of sportswear and tailored clothing, was launched in 1967. In 2014, Women's Polo was launched.[36] While originally focused on clothing centered around the sport of polo, the brand evolved into Ralph Lauren's top-selling and highest-produced complete line of clothing, which is readily available worldwide.[37][38] The line also helped popularize the polo shirt in American and global fashion.[39]
  • Polo Ralph Lauren Children: Items include polo knit shirts and cashmere cable sweaters.[40]
  • Polo Sport: Polo Sport launched in 1992, a line of activewear for sports and fitness. In 2014, Ralph Lauren debuted the PoloTech Shirt, which featured smart fabric technology that supposedly "captures robust biometrics from the wearer".[41]
  • Ralph by Ralph Lauren: Launched in 1994, Ralph by Ralph Lauren offers suit separates, sport coats, vests, and topcoats.[42]
  • Ralph Lauren Home and Paint: Ralph Lauren Home, the first complete home collection from an American clothing designer, makes its debut in 1983 with home furnishings and accessories. Ralph Lauren Home includes furniture, bed and bath linens, china, crystal, silver, decorative accessories and gifts, as well as lighting, fabric, wall covering, and floor covering. Ralph Lauren launched Paint in 1995, now with over 400 palettes.[43]
  • Ralph Lauren Purple Label: Flagship brand launched in 1994.[44] Purple Label for men offers suiting, custom tailored made-to-measure suits and sportswear, as well as benchmade footwear and made-to-order dress furnishings, accessories, and luggage. The line is focused on using fine textiles and manufacturing methods to represent the highest level of the Ralph Lauren offerings.[45]
  • Ralph Lauren Restaurants: RL Restaurant Chicago opened in 1999, adjacent to its largest Ralph Lauren flagship store in the world on Michigan Avenue along the Magnificent Mile. In 2010, Ralph's was opened in the courtyard and converted stables at 173 Boulevard Saint Germain Paris flagship store. In August 2014, Ralph's Coffee opened on the second floor of the Polo Flagship store in New York City. The Polo Bar, adjacent to the New York City Polo Flagship store, opened in January 2015.[46]
  • Ralph Lauren Watches and Fine Jewelry: In 2009 Ralph Lauren, together with luxury group Compagnie Financière Richemont SA, launched a collection of timepieces through the Ralph Lauren Watch & Jewelry Co. In 2010, the Ralph Lauren Watch & Jewelry Co. also introduced collections of jewelry.[47]
  • Ralph Lauren Women's Collection: Ralph Lauren Collection for women, launched in 1971, ranges from handmade evening gowns to sportswear.[45]

Defunct brands edit

  • American Living: Ralph Lauren launched American Living for men and women in 2008, a mid-range lifestyle brand created exclusively for JCPenney.[48] This line was comparable to the Chaps line, but was marketed as a more exclusive line, unlike Chaps which is sold at multiple retailers. This line was discontinued in 2012 due to poor sales. A second American Living line was sold at Macy's; this American Living line only included women's clothing and was discontinued in 2019.
  • Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren: The Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren line launched in 2011, inspired by the warehouse and artist communities of Brooklyn, New York, and authentic style found in the music festival scene.[49] Denim & Supply was discontinued in September 2016.
 
Jacket by Polo Ralph Lauren Country
  • Polo Country: An Americana and country store themed brand launched in 1988. Spiritual predecessor to Double RL.[50][51]
  • Polo Jeans: Denim brand that was mass-produced and sold in many department stores. Ralph Lauren discontinued the line in 2006, citing brand dilution concerns of the line being "over-produced and over-distributed".[52][53][51] The discontinuation was also motivated by litigation against Jones Apparel Group, Inc. over the licensing of the brand.[54]
  • Polo University Club: Entry-level tailoring brand produced during the 1980s. The line offered dress clothes and fine fabrics at a lower price point.[55][51]
  • Polo Western Wear: Western wear brand launched in 1979.[56] The line consisted of western and cowboy apparel such as denim, cattleman jackets, boots, rodeo shirts, fringe jackets and felted hats.[55] Manufactured in partnership with the Gap.[51]
  • Ralph Lauren Black Label: Mid-level tailoring brand launched in 2005. The line centered around slim cuts and modern fabrics, with sleek and minimal aesthetics. Offered suiting and dress shirts at price point in between Ralph Lauren Purple Label and Polo Ralph Lauren. It was exclusively sold in flagship Ralph Lauren stores, selected high-end department stores, and via the online store.[57][51]
  • Rugby Ralph Lauren: Preppy and youth-centered line launched in 2004, primarily centered around brightly colored rugby shirts.[58] Distinctive branding details included a skull-and-crossbones logo, yellow and navy packaging, or "R.L.F.C" branding. Discontinued in 2013.[59][55][51][60]

Stores edit

 
The Ralph Lauren flagship store occupying the Rhinelander Mansion on Madison Avenue in New York City
 
Ralph Lauren store on Madison Avenue in New York City

The Company lists on their website that there are 483 directly operated Ralph Lauren stores. This includes both RLS and PFS stores.

 
Children's clothing at department store Smith & Caughey's Queen Street in Auckland, New Zealand

In addition to Company-operated locations, international licensing partners operated 93 Ralph Lauren stores and 42 dedicated shops, as well as 133 Club Monaco stores and shops at the end of Fiscal 2016.

Ralph Lauren operates its representative flagship stores in New York City on Madison Avenue – for menswear in the former Rhinelander Mansion, and for womenswear and home in another structure, across the street, which opened in 2010. The company also manages flagships, for retailing Ralph Lauren collections, in Chicago, Manhasset, Greenwich (USA), London, Milan, Tokyo, Moscow, Kyiv and Paris.[61]

Sports sponsorships edit

USTA edit

In 2005, The United States Tennis Association selects Ralph Lauren Corporation as the official apparel sponsor for the U.S. Open. As part of the partnership, all on-court ball persons and officials were dressed in specially-designed Ralph Lauren apparel. This was Polo's first tennis sponsorship.[62]

Wimbledon edit

In 2006, Ralph Lauren Corporation became the official outfitter of Wimbledon. Lauren is the first designer in the tennis tournament's history to be chosen to create uniforms for all on-court officials.[63][64]

Australian Open edit

In 2020, Ralph Lauren Corporation became the official outfitter of the Australian Open.[65]

U.S. Olympic Team edit

Ralph Lauren Corporation is the exclusive Official Parade Outfitter for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams, with the right to manufacture, distribute, advertise, promote, and sell products in the U.S. which replicate the Parade Outfits and associated leisure wear. The company has established a partnership with athletes serving as brand ambassadors and as the faces of the advertising, marketing, and public relations campaigns.[66][67]

Ralph Lauren Corporation partners with the United States Olympic Committee to become an Official Outfitter of the U.S. Olympic Team, for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, 2012 Summer Olympics in London, 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.[68]

Ralph Lauren designs the official Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony parade outfits for the U.S. teams in addition to an assortment of village-wear apparel and accessories.[69]

Previously, the corporation received negative press when it was found to have sourced the clothing it supplied to the 2012 athletes from China,[70] so it vowed to source everything it produced for the 2014 Olympics from the US. Kraemer Textiles Inc. spun around 6,000 pounds[71][72] of Merino wool yarn from Imperial Stock Ranch in Oregon, which was then sent to Longview Yarns in North Carolina to be dyed. The clothing assembly was completed by Ball of Cotton in California. Ultimately, 40 American vendors were involved with production.[73]

Leadership edit

  • Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer: Ralph Lauren (since 1967)
  • President and Chief Executive Officer: Patrice Louvet (since 2017)

Former chief executives edit

  1. Ralph Lauren (1967–2015)
  2. Stefan Larsson (2015–2017)

Philanthropy edit

In 1989, it co-founded the Nina Hyde Center for Breast Cancer Research at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D.C. in memory of the late Post fashion correspondent, Nina Hyde.[74]

In 1994, Ralph Lauren acted as chairman and creates the name and symbol for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, a charitable initiative of the CFDA that marshals the goodwill and services of the fashion industry to raise public awareness and funds for breast cancer internationally.[75]

In 2000, Ralph Lauren Corporation launched its Volunteer Program, which energizes employees and creates meaningful connections with the communities in which they work.[76]

On September 15, 2000, Ralph Lauren Corporation launched the Pink Pony Campaign, a national initiative to reduce disparities in cancer care by raising awareness as well as enhancing prevention, screening, and treatment in poor and underserved communities.[77]

In 2001, the Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation established the American Heroes Fund following September 11 to allow Polo's 10,000 employees worldwide, as well as their customers, the opportunity to participate in the relief effort.[78]

In 2003, Ralph Lauren established the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention in Harlem. The center is a collaboration between Ralph Lauren, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, and North General Hospital in Harlem, New York City.[79]

In 2004, the Polo Fashion School was established, in which company executives work with inner-city youth to offer insights into the fashion business.[80]

Established in 2006, the Polo Jeans G.I.V.E. (Get Involved Volunteer Exceed) campaign was created to inspire and encourage community service through volunteerism by supporting the efforts of dedicated volunteers and their causes.[81]

In 2008, the Star-Spangled Banner, the original 1813 flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the National Anthem, was preserved by a $10 million contribution to Save America's Treasures from Polo Ralph Lauren in 1998. The flag was then unveiled on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, in a new gallery at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, in Washington D.C.[82]

In July 2013, Ralph Lauren Corporation announced its commitment to restore the elite École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, one of the most influential art schools in France.[83]

In 2014, Ralph Lauren Corporation partnered with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, the largest and most comprehensive cancer center in Europe, to develop a world-class breast cancer research facility. In 2016, Ralph Lauren Corporation opened the Royal Marsden Ralph Lauren Center for Breast Cancer Research.[84]

In March 2020, Ralph Lauren Corporation donated $10m and started making isolation gowns and medical masks to support the COVID-19 fight.[85]

In May 2022, The Ralph Lauren Foundation announced $25 million worth of commitments to fund, expand or establish five Ralph Lauren cancer centers. The commitment will benefit institutions with a National Cancer institute (NCI) designation, including Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) ralph Lauren Center and three additional locations.[86]

Controversy edit

Levi Strauss lawsuit edit

Levi Strauss & Co. filed a lawsuit against Abercrombie & Fitch and the RL Corporation in July 2007 for trademark infringement. It alleged that the separate retailers used Levi's trademarked pocket design of connected arches in the design of some of their respective products.[87]

South African Polo trademark issues edit

The Polo brand sold in South Africa is not affiliated with the Ralph Lauren brand. An independent South African company trademarked the Polo name and logo in South Africa.[88][89]

Filippa Hamilton photo controversy edit

In 2009, Ralph Lauren apologized for digitally retouching a photograph of model Filippa Hamilton to make her look thinner.[90] Hamilton also claims that she was fired by the company a few days later.[91]

Accusations of intellectual property violation by Cowichan Tribes edit

After branding the sale of sweaters online as "Cowichan", it was reported that Cowichan Tribes would take "steps to communicate with Ralph Lauren and ensure that our product and name is protected".[92] Ralph Lauren later dropped the name from its products.[93]

Howard Smith edit

In March 2022, Howard Smith, Ralph Lauren Corp.'s chief commercial officer, resigned after a board investigation found that his actions had breached the company's code of conduct. The apparel said it “learned of concerns about Mr. Smith's personal behavior recently”, and the board of directors' audit committee initiated an independent investigation with the help of outside counsel. The firm didn't go into detail about the claims but said the inquiry found that Mr. Smith's actions broke the company's code of conduct and ethics and that his resignation was required.[94]

Forced labor investigation edit

In August 2023, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise announced that it was investigating the company due to allegations of forced labor of Uyghurs.[95]

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Ralph Lauren Corporation is an American publicly traded fashion company that was founded in 1967 by American fashion designer Ralph Lauren Headquartered in New York City the company produces products ranging from the mid range to the luxury segments Ralph Lauren is known for marketing and distributing products in four categories apparel home accessories and fragrances Known mostly for its flagship brand Polo Ralph Lauren the company s brands include mid range sub premium and premium labels up to its highest priced luxury Purple label apparel The company additionally owned Club Monaco from 1999 to 2021 Ralph Lauren CorporationFlagship store on Madison AvenueFormerlyPolo Ralph Lauren CorporationCompany typePublicTraded asNYSE RL Class A S amp P 500 componentIndustryFashionFounded1967 57 years ago 1967 FounderRalph LaurenHeadquartersNew York City U S Number of locations493 2021 Area servedWorldwide 1 Key peopleRalph Lauren Executive Chairman CCO David Lauren Vice Chairman CIO Patrice Louvet President CEO ProductsLuxury clothing Footwear Fragrances Housewares Furniture JewelryServicesTailoringRevenueUS 6 182 billion 2018 2 Operating incomeUS 498 million 2018 2 Net incomeUS 163 million 2018 2 Total assetsUS 6 143 billion 2018 2 Total equityUS 3 457 billion 2018 2 Number of employees18 250 3 2017 SubsidiariesPolo Jeans Company LLCRalph Lauren Home Collections Inc Ralph Lauren Media LLCRalph Lauren Watch and Jewelry Company SARL 50 RL Fragrances LLCWebsiteralphlauren wbr comRalph Lauren licenses its name and branding to Luxottica for eyewear L Oreal for fragrances and cosmetics Hanesbrands for underwear and sleepwear O5 Apparel for its Chaps brand Kohl s and Hollander Sleep Products for bedding Designers Guild for fabric and wallpaper and Theodore Alexander for home furniture 4 5 Contents 1 History 2 Brands 2 1 Defunct brands 3 Stores 4 Sports sponsorships 4 1 USTA 4 2 Wimbledon 4 3 Australian Open 4 4 U S Olympic Team 5 Leadership 5 1 Former chief executives 6 Philanthropy 7 Controversy 7 1 Levi Strauss lawsuit 7 2 South African Polo trademark issues 7 3 Filippa Hamilton photo controversy 7 4 Accusations of intellectual property violation by Cowichan Tribes 7 5 Howard Smith 7 6 Forced labor investigation 8 See also 9 References 10 External linksHistory editRalph Lauren was one of several design leaders raised in the Jewish community in the Bronx along with Calvin Klein and Robert Denning 6 7 Lauren started The Ralph Lauren Corporation in 1967 with men s ties At 28 years old Lauren worked for the tie manufacturer Beau Brummell He persuaded the company s president to let him start his own line Drawing on his interests in sports Lauren named his first full line of menswear Polo in 1968 He worked out of a single drawer from a showroom in the Empire State Building and made deliveries to stores himself 8 By 1969 the Manhattan department store Bloomingdale s sold Lauren s men line exclusively It was the first time that Bloomingdale s had given a designer his own in store shop In 1971 Ralph Lauren Corporation launched a line of tailored shirts for women introducing the Polo player emblem on the shirt cuff The first full women s collection was launched the following year 9 1972 marked the opening of Ralph Lauren s store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills California his first freestanding store 10 In 1972 Lauren released a short sleeve cotton shirt in 24 colors This design emblazoned with the company s famed logo that of a polo player became the brand s signature look In 1977 Ralph Lauren Corporation introduced a signature cotton mesh polo shirt in various colours featuring the polo player logo on the chest In 1974 Ralph Lauren outfitted the male cast of The Great Gatsby in costumes chosen from his Polo line a 1920s style series of men s suits and sweaters except for the pink suit which Lauren designed especially for Robert Redford s Jay Gatsby In 1977 Diane Keaton and Woody Allen wore Lauren s clothes in the Oscar winning film Annie Hall 11 In 1978 the first Ralph Lauren fragrances produced by Warner Lauren Ltd were launched at Bloomingdale s Lauren for women and Polo the men s cologne This was the first time that a designer introduced two fragrances one for men and one for women simultaneously 9 The company entered the European market and went international in 1981 with the opening of the first freestanding store in New Bond Street in the West End of London England Lauren opened his first flagship in the Rhinelander mansion on Madison Avenue and 72nd Street in New York City in 1986 12 On June 12 1997 the company becomes a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange 13 The 98 seat restaurant RL opened in March 1999 in Chicago adjacent to its largest and world flagship Ralph Lauren store at the corner of Chicago and Michigan Avenues on the Magnificent Mile 14 It was followed by the opening of two additional restaurants Ralph s at 173 Boulevard Saint Germain Paris store in 2010 and The Polo Bar at Polo s store in New York in 2015 15 The company launched its website and online shop in 2000 as polo com by RL Media a cooperation between Ralph Lauren and NBC In 2007 Ralph Lauren Corporation acquired the NBC share of RL Media and the website was relaunched as ralphlauren com In September 2015 it was announced that Stefan Larsson would replace the company s founder Ralph Lauren as CEO in November Lauren stayed on as executive chairman and chief creative officer 16 17 In February 2017 it was announced that Larsson had agreed to leave his position as CEO effective May 1 2017 due to differences with Lauren 18 On May 17 2017 Ralph Lauren named Patrice Louvet President and Chief Executive Officer 19 Louvet most recently served as Group President Global Beauty at Procter amp Gamble P amp G 20 He took over on July 17 2017 21 22 23 In October 2020 Ralph Lauren Corporation announced that it would transition its Chaps brand to a fully licensed business model to focus on its core brands reduce its direct exposure to the North American department store channel and setting up the Chaps brand to be nurtured with an experienced partner 24 Also in October Ralph Lauren Corporation has appointed former Obama administration consultant Valerie Jarrett to the board of directors 25 26 In May 2021 Ralph Lauren Corporation announced it would sell its Club Monaco brand after first purchasing it in 1999 to private equity firm Regent LP 27 In December 2023 Ralph Lauren Corporation announced a partnership with Haworth Lifestyle Design to expand its Home brand starting April 1 2024 Haworth Lifestyle Design will also launch standalone Ralph Lauren Home stores 28 Brands edit nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp Assorted garment examples produced by Polo Ralph Lauren in the 1990s Chaps A mid range brand featuring men s and women s casual sportswear 29 The Chaps brand is available primarily at Belk Boscov s Hudson s Bay and Meijer stores and until the end of 2021 Kohl s stores and is priced to compete with Authentic Brands Group s Centric Brands Izod brand The brand can also frequently be found at several off price stores such as Ross T J Maxx Macy s Backstage and Nordstrom Rack A lower cost Chaps line is also sold at Walmart this line is separate from the one sold at department stores The brand is currently licensed to O5 Apparel 30 Double RL Founded in 1993 and named after Ralph Lauren and his wife Ricky s RRL ranch in Colorado RRL offers men a mix of selvage denim vintage apparel sportswear and accessories with roots in workwear and military gear 31 Fragrance In 1978 Ralph Lauren launched his first fragrances Lauren for women and Polo for men Originally produced by Warner Lauren Ltd L Oreal now produces the Ralph Lauren Fragrances for men and women including World of Polo Polo Polo Blue Polo Black Polo Red Ralph Lauren Romance Midnight Romance Polo Earth and the Big Pony Collections For Women and For Men 32 Lauren Ralph Lauren Lauren for Women launched in 1996 offering sportswear denim dresses activewear and accessories and footwear at a cheaper price point Lauren for Men offers men s tailored clothing including suits sport coats dress shirts dress pants tuxedos topcoats and ties at a cheaper price point 33 This brand generally slots above Chaps in price but below Polo Ralph Lauren Pink Pony Established in 2000 a percentage of sales from all Pink Pony products benefit the Pink Pony Fund and other major cancer charities around the world Pink Pony primarily consists of women s sportswear and accessories All Pink Pony items feature a pink Polo Player 34 Polo Golf and RLX Golf Polo Golf launched in 1990 and RLX Golf launched in 1998 35 nbsp A woolen Polo Ralph Lauren scarfPolo Ralph Lauren Men s Polo Ralph Lauren s first complete line of sportswear and tailored clothing was launched in 1967 In 2014 Women s Polo was launched 36 While originally focused on clothing centered around the sport of polo the brand evolved into Ralph Lauren s top selling and highest produced complete line of clothing which is readily available worldwide 37 38 The line also helped popularize the polo shirt in American and global fashion 39 Polo Ralph Lauren Children Items include polo knit shirts and cashmere cable sweaters 40 Polo Sport Polo Sport launched in 1992 a line of activewear for sports and fitness In 2014 Ralph Lauren debuted the PoloTech Shirt which featured smart fabric technology that supposedly captures robust biometrics from the wearer 41 Ralph by Ralph Lauren Launched in 1994 Ralph by Ralph Lauren offers suit separates sport coats vests and topcoats 42 Ralph Lauren Home and Paint Ralph Lauren Home the first complete home collection from an American clothing designer makes its debut in 1983 with home furnishings and accessories Ralph Lauren Home includes furniture bed and bath linens china crystal silver decorative accessories and gifts as well as lighting fabric wall covering and floor covering Ralph Lauren launched Paint in 1995 now with over 400 palettes 43 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Flagship brand launched in 1994 44 Purple Label for men offers suiting custom tailored made to measure suits and sportswear as well as benchmade footwear and made to order dress furnishings accessories and luggage The line is focused on using fine textiles and manufacturing methods to represent the highest level of the Ralph Lauren offerings 45 Ralph Lauren Restaurants RL Restaurant Chicago opened in 1999 adjacent to its largest Ralph Lauren flagship store in the world on Michigan Avenue along the Magnificent Mile In 2010 Ralph s was opened in the courtyard and converted stables at 173 Boulevard Saint Germain Paris flagship store In August 2014 Ralph s Coffee opened on the second floor of the Polo Flagship store in New York City The Polo Bar adjacent to the New York City Polo Flagship store opened in January 2015 46 Ralph Lauren Watches and Fine Jewelry In 2009 Ralph Lauren together with luxury group Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA launched a collection of timepieces through the Ralph Lauren Watch amp Jewelry Co In 2010 the Ralph Lauren Watch amp Jewelry Co also introduced collections of jewelry 47 Ralph Lauren Women s Collection Ralph Lauren Collection for women launched in 1971 ranges from handmade evening gowns to sportswear 45 Defunct brands edit American Living Ralph Lauren launched American Living for men and women in 2008 a mid range lifestyle brand created exclusively for JCPenney 48 This line was comparable to the Chaps line but was marketed as a more exclusive line unlike Chaps which is sold at multiple retailers This line was discontinued in 2012 due to poor sales A second American Living line was sold at Macy s this American Living line only included women s clothing and was discontinued in 2019 Denim amp Supply Ralph Lauren The Denim amp Supply Ralph Lauren line launched in 2011 inspired by the warehouse and artist communities of Brooklyn New York and authentic style found in the music festival scene 49 Denim amp Supply was discontinued in September 2016 nbsp Jacket by Polo Ralph Lauren CountryPolo Country An Americana and country store themed brand launched in 1988 Spiritual predecessor to Double RL 50 51 Polo Jeans Denim brand that was mass produced and sold in many department stores Ralph Lauren discontinued the line in 2006 citing brand dilution concerns of the line being over produced and over distributed 52 53 51 The discontinuation was also motivated by litigation against Jones Apparel Group Inc over the licensing of the brand 54 Polo University Club Entry level tailoring brand produced during the 1980s The line offered dress clothes and fine fabrics at a lower price point 55 51 Polo Western Wear Western wear brand launched in 1979 56 The line consisted of western and cowboy apparel such as denim cattleman jackets boots rodeo shirts fringe jackets and felted hats 55 Manufactured in partnership with the Gap 51 Ralph Lauren Black Label Mid level tailoring brand launched in 2005 The line centered around slim cuts and modern fabrics with sleek and minimal aesthetics Offered suiting and dress shirts at price point in between Ralph Lauren Purple Label and Polo Ralph Lauren It was exclusively sold in flagship Ralph Lauren stores selected high end department stores and via the online store 57 51 Rugby Ralph Lauren Preppy and youth centered line launched in 2004 primarily centered around brightly colored rugby shirts 58 Distinctive branding details included a skull and crossbones logo yellow and navy packaging or R L F C branding Discontinued in 2013 59 55 51 60 Stores edit nbsp The Ralph Lauren flagship store occupying the Rhinelander Mansion on Madison Avenue in New York City nbsp Ralph Lauren store on Madison Avenue in New York CityThe Company lists on their website that there are 483 directly operated Ralph Lauren stores This includes both RLS and PFS stores nbsp Children s clothing at department store Smith amp Caughey s Queen Street in Auckland New ZealandIn addition to Company operated locations international licensing partners operated 93 Ralph Lauren stores and 42 dedicated shops as well as 133 Club Monaco stores and shops at the end of Fiscal 2016 Ralph Lauren operates its representative flagship stores in New York City on Madison Avenue for menswear in the former Rhinelander Mansion and for womenswear and home in another structure across the street which opened in 2010 The company also manages flagships for retailing Ralph Lauren collections in Chicago Manhasset Greenwich USA London Milan Tokyo Moscow Kyiv and Paris 61 Sports sponsorships editUSTA edit In 2005 The United States Tennis Association selects Ralph Lauren Corporation as the official apparel sponsor for the U S Open As part of the partnership all on court ball persons and officials were dressed in specially designed Ralph Lauren apparel This was Polo s first tennis sponsorship 62 Wimbledon edit In 2006 Ralph Lauren Corporation became the official outfitter of Wimbledon Lauren is the first designer in the tennis tournament s history to be chosen to create uniforms for all on court officials 63 64 Australian Open edit In 2020 Ralph Lauren Corporation became the official outfitter of the Australian Open 65 U S Olympic Team edit Ralph Lauren Corporation is the exclusive Official Parade Outfitter for the U S Olympic and Paralympic Teams with the right to manufacture distribute advertise promote and sell products in the U S which replicate the Parade Outfits and associated leisure wear The company has established a partnership with athletes serving as brand ambassadors and as the faces of the advertising marketing and public relations campaigns 66 67 Ralph Lauren Corporation partners with the United States Olympic Committee to become an Official Outfitter of the U S Olympic Team for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver 2012 Summer Olympics in London 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi and 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio 68 Ralph Lauren designs the official Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony parade outfits for the U S teams in addition to an assortment of village wear apparel and accessories 69 Previously the corporation received negative press when it was found to have sourced the clothing it supplied to the 2012 athletes from China 70 so it vowed to source everything it produced for the 2014 Olympics from the US Kraemer Textiles Inc spun around 6 000 pounds 71 72 of Merino wool yarn from Imperial Stock Ranch in Oregon which was then sent to Longview Yarns in North Carolina to be dyed The clothing assembly was completed by Ball of Cotton in California Ultimately 40 American vendors were involved with production 73 Leadership editExecutive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer Ralph Lauren since 1967 President and Chief Executive Officer Patrice Louvet since 2017 Former chief executives edit Ralph Lauren 1967 2015 Stefan Larsson 2015 2017 Philanthropy editIn 1989 it co founded the Nina Hyde Center for Breast Cancer Research at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington D C in memory of the late Post fashion correspondent Nina Hyde 74 In 1994 Ralph Lauren acted as chairman and creates the name and symbol for Fashion Targets Breast Cancer a charitable initiative of the CFDA that marshals the goodwill and services of the fashion industry to raise public awareness and funds for breast cancer internationally 75 In 2000 Ralph Lauren Corporation launched its Volunteer Program which energizes employees and creates meaningful connections with the communities in which they work 76 On September 15 2000 Ralph Lauren Corporation launched the Pink Pony Campaign a national initiative to reduce disparities in cancer care by raising awareness as well as enhancing prevention screening and treatment in poor and underserved communities 77 In 2001 the Polo Ralph Lauren Foundation established the American Heroes Fund following September 11 to allow Polo s 10 000 employees worldwide as well as their customers the opportunity to participate in the relief effort 78 In 2003 Ralph Lauren established the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention in Harlem The center is a collaboration between Ralph Lauren Memorial Sloan Kettering and North General Hospital in Harlem New York City 79 In 2004 the Polo Fashion School was established in which company executives work with inner city youth to offer insights into the fashion business 80 Established in 2006 the Polo Jeans G I V E Get Involved Volunteer Exceed campaign was created to inspire and encourage community service through volunteerism by supporting the efforts of dedicated volunteers and their causes 81 In 2008 the Star Spangled Banner the original 1813 flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the National Anthem was preserved by a 10 million contribution to Save America s Treasures from Polo Ralph Lauren in 1998 The flag was then unveiled on Wednesday November 19 2008 in a new gallery at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington D C 82 In July 2013 Ralph Lauren Corporation announced its commitment to restore the elite Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris one of the most influential art schools in France 83 In 2014 Ralph Lauren Corporation partnered with The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust the largest and most comprehensive cancer center in Europe to develop a world class breast cancer research facility In 2016 Ralph Lauren Corporation opened the Royal Marsden Ralph Lauren Center for Breast Cancer Research 84 In March 2020 Ralph Lauren Corporation donated 10m and started making isolation gowns and medical masks to support the COVID 19 fight 85 In May 2022 The Ralph Lauren Foundation announced 25 million worth of commitments to fund expand or establish five Ralph Lauren cancer centers The commitment will benefit institutions with a National Cancer institute NCI designation including Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center the Memorial Sloan Kettering MSK ralph Lauren Center and three additional locations 86 Controversy editLevi Strauss lawsuit edit Levi Strauss amp Co filed a lawsuit against Abercrombie amp Fitch and the RL Corporation in July 2007 for trademark infringement It alleged that the separate retailers used Levi s trademarked pocket design of connected arches in the design of some of their respective products 87 South African Polo trademark issues edit The Polo brand sold in South Africa is not affiliated with the Ralph Lauren brand An independent South African company trademarked the Polo name and logo in South Africa 88 89 Filippa Hamilton photo controversy edit In 2009 Ralph Lauren apologized for digitally retouching a photograph of model Filippa Hamilton to make her look thinner 90 Hamilton also claims that she was fired by the company a few days later 91 Accusations of intellectual property violation by Cowichan Tribes edit After branding the sale of sweaters online as Cowichan it was reported that Cowichan Tribes would take steps to communicate with Ralph Lauren and ensure that our product and name is protected 92 Ralph Lauren later dropped the name from its products 93 Howard Smith edit In March 2022 Howard Smith Ralph Lauren Corp s chief commercial officer resigned after a board investigation found that his actions had breached the company s code of conduct The apparel said it learned of concerns about Mr Smith s personal behavior recently and the board of directors audit committee initiated an independent investigation with the help of outside counsel The firm didn t go into detail about the claims but said the inquiry found that Mr Smith s actions broke the company s code of conduct and ethics and that his resignation was required 94 Forced labor investigation edit In August 2023 the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise announced that it was investigating the company due to allegations of forced labor of Uyghurs 95 See also edit nbsp Fashion portal nbsp New York City portal nbsp Companies portalTom Ford Perry Ellis Geoffrey Beene Bill Blass Billy Reid Joseph AbboudReferences edit Ralph Lauren stores Ralph Lauren Media Retrieved June 22 2015 a b c d e RALPH LAUREN REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR FISCAL 2018 RESULTS Ralph Lauren May 2018 Archived from the original on June 2 2019 Retrieved January 8 2019 Ralph Lauren Fortune Retrieved December 24 2018 Team Trefis Why Have Ralph Lauren s Licensing Revenues Been Declining In Recent Years Forbes Retrieved September 3 2022 Petersen Kaitlin May 4 2020 Ralph Lauren Home kicks off new partnership with Theodore Alexander Business of Home Retrieved January 5 2024 Calvin j Citylife com Archived from the original on September 1 2009 Retrieved January 28 2010 Calvin Klein Fashion Designer Profile Fashiondesign org www fashiondesign org Retrieved March 8 2021 Ralph Lauren The patriarch of fashion s rise from rag trader to American royalty The Independent September 30 2015 Retrieved November 3 2016 a b Ralph Lauren Through the Years The New York Times September 29 2015 Retrieved November 3 2016 Ralph Lauren Through the Years The New York Times September 29 2015 Retrieved June 19 2018 Exploring the world of fashion in film The Independent November 26 1987 Retrieved November 3 2016 Ralph Lauren The emperor has clothes Fortune November 26 1996 Retrieved November 7 2016 RALPH LAUREN CORP RL IPO Nasdaq Retrieved November 7 2016 RL Restaurant The Magnificent Mile Retrieved August 13 2019 Ralph Lauren Creates His Clubhouse The New York Times December 9 2014 Retrieved November 7 2016 Tabuchi Hiroko Friedman Vanessa September 29 2015 Ralph Lauren Creator of Fashion Empire Is Stepping Down as C E O NY Times Retrieved September 30 2015 End of an Era Ralph Lauren Is Stepping Down as CEO of His Company Esquire September 29 2015 Retrieved April 27 2016 Gensler Lauren Ralph Lauren CEO To Depart Over Different Views With Founder Shares Tumble Forbes Retrieved February 2 2017 Badkar Mamta May 18 2017 Ralph Lauren adjusted earnings top estimates as it bridles discounts Financial Times United Kingdom Retrieved May 18 2017 Ralph Lauren names P amp G executive Patrice Louvet as CEO Reuters May 17 2017 Retrieved April 18 2019 Ralph Lauren Names P amp G Veteran Patrice Louvet as Next CEO Bloomberg News May 17 2017 Archived from the original on April 25 2022 Ralph Lauren Names P amp G Beauty Exec Patrice Louvet As New CEO Fortune Retrieved April 18 2019 Tweh Bowdeya May 17 2017 Ralph Lauren Taps Procter amp Gamble Executive Patrice Louvet as Its Next CEO The Wall Street Journal ISSN 0099 9660 Retrieved April 18 2019 Ralph Lauren To Transition Chaps Brand To Fully Licensed Business Model Nasdaq October 29 2020 Retrieved November 6 2020 Ralph Lauren RL Names Valerie Jarrett to Board Street Insider October 20 2020 Retrieved November 11 2020 Stych Anne October 21 2020 Ralph Lauren names former Obama advisor to board of directors bizjournals Retrieved November 11 2020 Ralph Lauren Announces Sale of Club Monaco to Leading Private Equity Firm Regent Business Wire May 13 2021 Retrieved May 14 2021 Danziger Pamela N December 21 2023 Ralph Lauren Signs Strategic Alliance With Haworth To Expand In The Luxury Furniture Market Forbes Retrieved January 5 2024 What will happen to Ralph Lauren without Ralph Fortune May 9 2014 Retrieved November 15 2016 O5 Apparel O5 Group O5 Group Retrieved August 8 2022 EAST MEETS WEST Ralph Lauren Retrieved November 15 2016 RALPH LAUREN L Oreal Retrieved November 15 2016 Ralph Lauren Fashion Designer Fashion Encyclopedia Retrieved November 15 2016 Pink Money Fund Ralph Lauren Retrieved November 15 2016 About Our Premier Partner Polo Ralph Lauren ajga org Retrieved November 15 2016 THE INTRO RALPH LAUREN Mr Porter January 3 2012 Retrieved November 15 2016 About Ralph Lauren The World of Ralph Lauren Timeline Ralph Lauren Retrieved August 31 2023 Drummond Jack A Brief History of Ralph Lauren Highsnobiety A Brief History of The Polo Shirt Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt Lacoste Fashion History L Officiel USA Retrieved August 31 2023 Ralph Lauren Biography BIO Retrieved November 15 2016 This 1992 Polo Sport Jacket Will Make You a Style God GQ October 26 2016 Retrieved November 15 2016 Goldman Buys 28 Stake In Ralph Lauren s Empire The New York Times August 24 1994 Retrieved November 15 2016 Ralph Lauren Home Announces a New License Agreement With ICI Paints Glidden Company PR News Wire June 15 2000 Retrieved November 15 2016 BEHIND THE BRAND RALPH LAUREN Mr Porter March 23 2011 Retrieved November 15 2016 a b Ralph Lauren the man who dresses America The Telegraph May 2 2014 Archived from the original on May 2 2014 Retrieved November 15 2016 Ralph Lauren Through the Years The New York Times September 29 2015 Retrieved November 15 2016 Ralph Lauren Is Pushing Higher Into Luxury With New Stores Accessories The Wall Street Journal August 13 2014 Retrieved November 15 2016 JC Penney And Ralph Lauren Take Chance With American Living CNBC February 21 2008 Retrieved November 15 2016 Ralph Lauren goes back to basics with new Denim amp Supply brand Luxury Daily August 12 2011 Retrieved November 15 2016 Slesin Suzanne September 15 1988 Lauren Re invents Country in the City The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved August 31 2023 a b c d e f Sam May 27 2020 A Guide To Ralph Lauren Clothing Sub Brands and Diffusion Lines SamTalksStyle Retrieved August 31 2023 Ralph Lauren Kills U S Polo Jeans Product Line Ad Age June 5 2006 Retrieved August 31 2023 Young Vicki M May 24 2006 Ralph Reshapes Denim Polo Jeans to Shutter In U S Market in 2007 WWD Retrieved August 31 2023 POLO RALPH LAUREN TO BUY BACK POLO JEANS LICENSE AND SETTLE OUTSTANDING LITIGATION Ralph Lauren Investor Relations a b c Team Fluf June 25 2023 How to Authenticate Vintage Clothes Ralph Lauren explained fluf io Retrieved August 31 2023 RL Mag Made to Be Worn Ralph Lauren Retrieved August 31 2023 Ralph Lauren Black Label vs Ralph Lauren Purple Label Everything You Need To Know Next Luxury October 27 2021 Retrieved August 31 2023 Matters of Taste Rugby Ralph Lauren A Eulogy Hypebeast November 3 2012 Retrieved August 31 2023 Sad But True Rugby Ralph Lauren to Close GQ November 2 2012 Retrieved August 31 2023 Young Vicki M November 4 2012 Ralph Lauren Beats Expectations in Q2 WWD Retrieved August 31 2023 Our Global Flagships Ralph Lauren Media LLC Retrieved June 22 2015 Polo and the USTA Sign Four Year Global US Open Partnership Pambianco News Press release March 14 2005 Retrieved June 22 2015 Ralph Lauren to Outfit Players at Wimbledon Los Angeles Times Associated Press June 18 2006 p D4 Polo Ralph Lauren Corp will become the first external company in 129 years to outfit the tournament s on court officials who will exchange their green polyester grass blending jackets for smart navy blue ones In the past Wimbledon has done its own design of officials uniforms Wimbledon Fashion by Polo Ralph Lauren Polo Shirts Tee Shirts Track Tops Ball Boy Tops Accessories shop wimbledon com Retrieved February 13 2016 Ralph Lauren named as official outfitter of the Australian Open ausopen com Retrieved February 8 2021 Dodes Rachel Kang Stephanie April 7 2008 Polo to Outfit U S Team For the Beijing Olympics The Wall Street Journal Retrieved June 22 2015 McQuigge Michelle April 8 2008 Roots no longer outfitting Olympic teams co founder says Toronto Star The Canadian Press Retrieved June 22 2015 Pells Eddie July 2 2009 US team to wear Ralph Lauren again at Olympic ceremonies The Seattle Times Associated Press Retrieved June 22 2015 Colleen KRATOFIL August 5 2016 All the Designer Outfits the Olympians Will Be Wearing Tonight People Murray Rheana February 19 2014 Ralph Lauren s 2014 Olympics opening ceremony outfits are 100 made in the USA New York Daily News Retrieved February 28 2020 McBrayer Sharon February 6 2014 2014 WINTER OLYMPICS Longview Yarns dyed American s uniforms red white and blue Hickory Daily Record Retrieved February 28 2020 Falsone Nick October 30 2013 Nazareth s Kraemer Yarns helps make uniforms for U S Olympic team The Express Times Retrieved February 28 2020 Olympic athletes will wear threads made in the U S A The Express Times October 29 2013 Retrieved February 28 2020 Morris Bernadine May 6 1990 Nina Hyde 57 a Fashion Editor Who Became a Pacesetter Is Dead The New York Times Retrieved October 3 2016 Ralph Lauren s breast cancer campaign turns 20 years old The Telegraph Archived from the original on January 12 2022 Retrieved October 3 2016 Ralph Lauren Volunteer Program Ralph Lauren Retrieved October 3 2016 Ralph Lauren s Pink Pony Fund Initiative Launches The Fashion Times Archived from the original on October 8 2014 Retrieved October 3 2016 Ralph Lauren Timeline The Fashion Capital Archived from the original on October 5 2016 Retrieved October 3 2016 Steinhauer Jennifer June 21 2000 Cancer Center to Be Establishes in Harlem The New York Times Retrieved October 3 2016 Polo Fashion School Ralph Lauren Retrieved October 3 2016 Ralph Lauren Insulates Habitat for Humanity Homes The Tree Hugger Retrieved October 3 2016 Smithsonian s Star Spangled Banner to Undergo Three Year Conservation American History April 24 2012 Retrieved October 3 2016 Ralph Lauren Restores the Amphitheater of the Ecole des Beaux Arts Vogue Retrieved October 3 2016 The Ralph Lauren Centre for Breast Cancer Research The NHS Retrieved October 3 2016 Harper Justin March 27 2020 Designer brand Ralph Lauren to make masks and gowns BBC News Retrieved March 27 2020 Ralph Lauren Foundation commits 25 million to five cancer centers Philanthropy News Digest May 16 2022 Retrieved May 17 2022 Levi s says Abercrombie pick pocketed design CNN July 26 2007 Retrieved June 22 2015 Wheeldon Ron South Africa Major developments in IP law IP Value Retrieved June 22 2015 Power Megan March 10 2014 Polo SA not Polo Ralph Lauren The Times Johannesburg Retrieved August 31 2014 11 Photo Editing Flubs Ralph Lauren Ad Sparks Controversy ABC News Retrieved March 8 2021 Filippa Hamilton Ralph Lauren s Retouched Model I Was Fired For Being Too Fat The Huffington Post March 18 2010 Retrieved June 22 2015 Counterfeit Cowichan sweaters Vancouver Island February 6 2015 Retrieved December 3 2019 Nordstrom removes Cowichan name from sweaters CBC News Gallagher Jacob March 2 2022 Ralph Lauren Executive Howard Smith Resigns Over Personal Conduct The Wall Street Journal p 1 Retrieved March 3 2022 Canada s corporate watchdog probes Ralph Lauren on alleged use of forced labor in China Reuters August 15 2023 Retrieved August 16 2023 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Ralph Lauren Corporation Ralph Lauren consumer website Ralph Lauren corporate website Business data for Ralph Lauren Corporation GoogleSEC filingsYahoo 40 45 47 N 73 58 17 W 40 76307 N 73 97137 W 40 76307 73 97137 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ralph Lauren Corporation amp oldid 1195426148, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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