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RALPH LAUREN. By: Ashley Whipple & Myrranda Owen. Basic Facts.
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RALPH LAUREN By: Ashley Whipple & Myrranda Owen
Basic Facts • Ralph Lauren was born on October 14, 1939. He is an American fashion designer and business executive. Some call him "The first image maker", according to New York magazine, Lauren is one of the fashion industry's biggest hitters. But Lauren studied business science and served his time in the army before breaking into fashion.
His First Store • Laurens first busness was opened 1967, after he opened his first ever tie shop, with no formal design training. • By 2007 Ralph Lauren had boutiques in New York, Beverly Hills, Chicago, Boston, East Hampton, NY, Manhasset, Short Hills, NJ, San Francisco, Bal Harbour, and Honolulu.
Style • The chic, preppy look of his designer collections is now complemented by the whole selection of sportswear, casualwear and home furnishings. • Some of his collections include: Polo Ralph Lauren, Polo Sport and the Ralph Lauren Collection.
Other Hobbies of Lauren • Lauren is also well-known as a collector of classic automobiles. His cars have won best in show at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance multiple times. His collection was recently displayed at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. • He also played himself in the NBC sitcom “Friends”