Ralph Lauren 1967-Present By: Keilani Fite
Who is Ralph Lauren? Born Ralph Lifshitz Oct.14,1939 Bronx, New York Product Lines A. Rivets & Co. Never went to designer school “I believe in clothes that last, that are not dated in a season. The people who wear my clothes don’t think of them as fashion.”
Wide Ties Men’s wear, Polo (English classic and traditional American)
History & Fashion The Hippie Movement – Braless ladies – Bell-bottom Jeans – Tie die – Headbands – Suede Mini-skirt
Women’s Line Eyewear (1974) Boys wear and fragrances
History Economy Approved David Bowe & Roxy Music Man walking on the moon Disco became Popular
Fashion High-Waisted Denims decorated with rhinestones Halter tops Astronaut-style outfits 3 piece suits Jumpsuit
Girl’s wear Footwear Extensive Home collection
History Western economic Boom Ronald Reagan became President Berlin wall came down
Fashion Brand names became status symbols Women: Full jacket sober suit Shoulder pads
1990 Scarves Hosiery Sleepwear Luggage Leather Goods Jewelry
History Pollution Prevention Act passed Official end of the Cold war World trade center bombed
Fashion GrungePreppy Hip Hop Style
Designs Fall 1981 Fall 1982
Designs Fall 1983
Present Notorious Love Rugby
Significant to the History of Fashion Polo brand All American Look & Lifestyle “He wants people to sleep in his sheets, dry themselves with his towels, splash his paint on their walls, and then curl up in his furniture.”
Inspirational Influences Creative bold ideas Worked twice has hard 40 years of business New brands of clothing Word of mouth
References Ralph Lauren, Encyclopedia of World Biography, Thomas Gale,a part of the Thomas corporation. Ralph Lauren,unknown,Market week,sep.4,2008. Pg.3 Fortune:It’s Ralph’s world. John Brodie, Fortune, New York: sep.17,2007, vol.156. Iss.6. Pg.64 Trachtenberg, Jeffrey A. Ralph Lauren The Man Behind the Mystique. Canada: Little, Brown & Company,1988