FAQ About Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren was born Ralph Lifshitz in the Bronx, New York in 1939. He grew up in a working-class family and began his fashion career as a sales assistant at Brooks Brothers. In the early 1960s, Lauren began designing his own ties and sold them under the name "Polo". He eventually quit his job and started his own company in 1967, with the financial backing of Norman Hilton.

Lauren's first collection was a line of men's clothing that was heavily influenced by traditional British tailoring and preppy American style. The collection was a success, and Lauren soon expanded his offerings to include women's clothing and accessories.

Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Ralph Lauren continued to grow and expand his brand, opening stores around the world and launching new lines of clothing and accessories. In 1986, the company went public and began trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Today, the Ralph Lauren Corporation is a global fashion and lifestyle brand, offering a wide range of clothing, accessories, and home decor products. Ralph Lauren himself is still involved in the company, serving as the executive chairman and chief creative officer. Over the years, the brand has become synonymous with classic, timeless style and is recognized around the world for its quality and craftsmanship.