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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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Ralph Lauren, whose name is synonymous with American lifestyle, timeless design and impeccable quality, is a cultural icon who has built the Ralph Lauren Corporation into one of the most successful companies in the world. As the first designer to produce a complete lifestyle vision, Mr. Lauren created a global brand exemplified by style, sophistication and the utmost attention to detail. Today, the Company is a leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances.

Since 1967, Ralph Lauren has cultivated the iconography of America, as well as that of Europe and the exotic themes of other cultures, redefining a style of luxury that is recognized and coveted around the world. “I have always had a clear vision,” he said. “I wanted to develop quality products and create a whole world around that. It means taking risks, going with what you feel, but never losing sight of your vision and conviction.”

At Ralph Lauren, we like to inspire—and to be inspired. Our teams are dynamic, collaborative and innovative—and we are always looking to build them with the strongest, most inspiring people in the world.

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TYPEPublic
ESTABLISHED1967
HEADQUARTERSUnited States
EMPLOYEES> 10,000

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Fashion Week

The Power of the Classics

At their best, the Milan men’s shows examined classic clothes as a means of offering comfort and connection across eras, generations and cultures, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

The Power of the Classics

At their best, the Milan men’s shows examined classic clothes as a means of offering comfort and connection across eras, generations and cultures, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Sports

The Future of Converse

Nike CEO Elliott Hill highlighted Converse’s turnaround as one of Nike’s must-dos for 2026, but would the company be better off passing the brand’s problems onto a new owner?

Sports

The Future of Converse

Nike CEO Elliott Hill highlighted Converse’s turnaround as one of Nike’s must-dos for 2026, but would the company be better off passing the brand’s problems onto a new owner?


Marketing

Opinion: The ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ Trend Is Marketing Gold

The company’s viral holiday aesthetic is boosting the brand’s visibility and sales, the result of years of strategic image refinement and product honing, writes Andrea Felsted.

Marketing

Opinion: The ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ Trend Is Marketing Gold

The company’s viral holiday aesthetic is boosting the brand’s visibility and sales, the result of years of strategic image refinement and product honing, writes Andrea Felsted.


Sports

The Kicks You Wear: The 2026 World Cup Is Already Here for Fashion

Brand activations and collections for the 2026 World Cup are already beginning to pop out across the sportswear industry.

Sports

The Kicks You Wear: The 2026 World Cup Is Already Here for Fashion

Brand activations and collections for the 2026 World Cup are already beginning to pop out across the sportswear industry.


Beauty

Are Candle Brands Okay?

A burning question for the $4.1 billion industry.

Beauty

Are Candle Brands Okay?

A burning question for the $4.1 billion industry.


Global Markets

Worldview | Haiti’s Garment Industry in Jeopardy Over US Inaction

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Chinese textile exports, Kenyan manufacturers and Saudi Arabia’s luxury watch market.

Global Markets

Worldview | Haiti’s Garment Industry in Jeopardy Over US Inaction

This week’s round-up of global markets fashion business news also features Chinese textile exports, Kenyan manufacturers and Saudi Arabia’s luxury watch market.


Sustainability

The Frayed Edge: Is Fashion Quiet Quitting on Climate?

This week, Ralph Lauren dropped its net-zero emissions target, while pledging to stay the course on more concrete, near-term goals. Meanwhile, Brunello Cucinelli clapped back at short sellers and Vestiaire Collective is looking to play the carbon market.

Sustainability

The Frayed Edge: Is Fashion Quiet Quitting on Climate?

This week, Ralph Lauren dropped its net-zero emissions target, while pledging to stay the course on more concrete, near-term goals. Meanwhile, Brunello Cucinelli clapped back at short sellers and Vestiaire Collective is looking to play the carbon market.


Sustainability

Ralph Lauren Drops Net-Zero Emissions Target

The company said it would focus instead on more concrete, near-term goals to deliver measurable results and drive accountability. It has already achieved its current emissions-reduction target for 2030.

Sustainability

Ralph Lauren Drops Net-Zero Emissions Target

The company said it would focus instead on more concrete, near-term goals to deliver measurable results and drive accountability. It has already achieved its current emissions-reduction target for 2030.


Fashion Week

At New York Fashion Week, Brands Focused on What Sells

At a moment of flux for the challenged luxury industry — and New York Fashion Week itself — designers focused on commerciality and clienteling.

Fashion Week

At New York Fashion Week, Brands Focused on What Sells

At a moment of flux for the challenged luxury industry — and New York Fashion Week itself — designers focused on commerciality and clienteling.


Luxury

Ralph Lauren’s Next Chapter: Do More With More

At its first investor day since 2022, the brand will lay out a plan to build on its recent success, including expanding into 20 more cities and continuing to grow lucrative categories like handbags and outerwear.

Luxury

Ralph Lauren’s Next Chapter: Do More With More

At its first investor day since 2022, the brand will lay out a plan to build on its recent success, including expanding into 20 more cities and continuing to grow lucrative categories like handbags and outerwear.