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(Class A) > S&P 500 component }}Madison Avenue in Midtown Manhattan>Midtown Manhattan| former_name = Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation| successor = | founder = Ralph Lauren| defunct = | fate = PUBLISHER=RALPH LAUREN MEDIA, June 22, 2015, Patrice Louvet (president (corporate title) and CEO) > Ralph Lauren (chairman#Executive chairman and chief creative officer>CCO) David Lauren (vice chairman and chief innovation officer>CIO)}}Fashion industry>Fashion Tailoring }}6.182 billion}} (2018)HTTP://INVESTOR.RALPHLAUREN.COM/PHOENIX.ZHTML?C=65933&P=IROL-EARNINGSNEWS_ARTICLE&ID=2350438 >TITLE=RALPH LAUREN REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR FISCAL 2018 RESULTS PUBLISHER=RALPH LAUREN ARCHIVE-DATE=JUNE 2, 2019 URL-STATUS=DEAD, 498 million}} (2018)163 million}} (2018)6.143 billion}} (2018)3.457 billion}} (2018)WEBSITE=FORTUNE, 2018-12-24, | num_employees_year = 2017| parent = | divisions = Polo Jeans Company, LLC Ralph Lauren Media, LLC RL Fragrances, LLC }}| footnotes = | caption = | image = Gertrude Rhinelander Waldo House (51660337406).jpgralphlauren.com}}}}Ralph Lauren Corporation, the legal name of the Ralph Lauren brand, 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 Ralph Lauren Purple Label apparel. 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.WEB, Team, Trefis, Why Have Ralph Lauren's Licensing Revenues Been Declining In Recent Years?,weblink 2022-09-03, Forbes, en, WEB, Petersen, Kaitlin, 2020-05-04, Ralph Lauren Home kicks off new partnership with Theodore Alexander,weblink 2024-01-05, Business of Home,

History

Lauren started The Ralph Lauren Corporation in 1967 with men's ties. At 28 years old, he worked for the tie manufacturer Beau Brummell. Lauren 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.WEB,weblink Ralph Lauren: The patriarch of fashion's rise from rag-trader to American royalty, The Independent, 2015-09-30, 2016-11-03, 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.NEWS,weblinkwork = The New York Times access-date= 2016-11-03, 1972 marked the opening of Ralph Lauren's store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, California, his first freestanding store.NEWS, Ralph Lauren Through the Years, The New York Times, September 29, 2015,weblink 19 June 2018, 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 â€“ 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.WEB,weblink Exploring the world of fashion in film, The Independent, 1987-11-26, 2016-11-03, 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.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.WEB,weblink Ralph Lauren: The emperor has clothes, Fortune, 1996-11-26, 2016-11-07, On June 12, 1997, the company becomes a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.WEB,weblink RALPH LAUREN CORP (RL) IPO, Nasdaq, 2016-11-07, 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.WEB, RL Restaurant,weblink The Magnificent Mile, 13 August 2019, 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.WEB,weblink Ralph Lauren Creates His Clubhouse, The New York Times, 2014-12-09, 2016-11-07, The company additionally owned Club Monaco from 1999 to 2021.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.NEWS, Tabuchi, Hiroko, Hiroko Tabuchi, Friedman, Vanessa, Ralph Lauren, Creator of Fashion Empire, Is Stepping Down as C.E.O.,weblink 30 September 2015, NY Times, 29 September 2015, WEB,weblink End of an Era: Ralph Lauren Is Stepping Down as CEO of His Company, 2015-09-29, Esquire, 2016-04-27, 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.NEWS,weblink Ralph Lauren CEO To Depart Over 'Different Views' With Founder, Shares Tumble, Gensler, Lauren, Forbes, 2017-02-02, On May 17, 2017, Ralph Lauren named Patrice Louvet President and Chief Executive Officer.NEWS, Badkar, Mamta, May 18, 2017, Ralph Lauren adjusted earnings top estimates as it bridles discounts,weblink Financial Times, United Kingdom, May 18, 2017, Louvet most recently was Group President, Global Beauty at Procter & Gamble (P&G).NEWS,weblink Ralph Lauren names P&G executive Patrice Louvet as CEO, 2017-05-17, Reuters, 2019-04-18, en, He took over on July 17, 2017.NEWS, Ralph Lauren Names P&G Veteran Patrice Louvet as Next CEO, Bloomberg News, May 17, 2017,weblink April 25, 2022, live,weblink WEB,weblink Ralph Lauren Names P&G Beauty Exec Patrice Louvet As New CEO, Fortune, en, 2019-04-18, NEWS,weblink Ralph Lauren Taps Procter & Gamble Executive Patrice Louvet as Its Next CEO, Tweh, Bowdeya, 2017-05-17, The Wall Street Journal, 2019-04-18, en-US, 0099-9660, 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.NEWS, October 29, 2020, Ralph Lauren To Transition Chaps Brand To Fully Licensed Business Model,weblink Nasdaq, November 6, 2020, Also in October, Ralph Lauren Corporation has appointed former Obama administration consultant Valerie Jarrett to the board of directors.WEB, 20 October 2020, Ralph Lauren (RL) Names Valerie Jarrett to Board,weblink 11 November 2020, Street Insider, WEB, Stych, Anne, 21 October 2020, Ralph Lauren names former Obama advisor to board of directors,weblink 11 November 2020, bizjournals, 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.NEWS, May 13, 2021, Ralph Lauren Announces Sale of Club Monaco to Leading Private Equity Firm Regent,weblink Business Wire, May 14, 2021, In December 2023, Ralph Lauren announced a partnership with Haworth Lifestyle Design to expand its Home brand starting April 2024. Haworth Lifestyle Design will also launch standalone Ralph Lauren Home stores.WEB, Danziger, Pamela N., 2023-12-21, Ralph Lauren Signs Strategic Alliance With Haworth To Expand In The Luxury Furniture Market,weblink 2024-01-05, Forbes, en, In December 2023, Ralph Lauren launched an artist in residence program for artisans to work with their design teams in a creative partnership. The first artist collaboration is with the indigenous artist Naomi Glasses, a Navajo 7th-generation weaver.WEB, PRL x Naiomi Glasses,weblink 2024-04-29, Ralph Lauren, en-US,

Brands

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  • Chaps: A mid-range brand featuring men's and women's casual sportswear.WEB,weblink What will happen to Ralph Lauren without Ralph?, Fortune, 2014-05-09, 2016-11-15, 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.WEB, O5 Apparel {{pipe, O5 Group |url=https://www.o5group.com/o5apparel |access-date=August 8, 2022 |website=O5 Group}}
  • 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.WEB,weblink EAST MEETS WEST, Ralph Lauren, 2016-11-15,
  • 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.WEB,weblink RALPH LAUREN, L’Oreal, 2016-11-15,
  • 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.WEB,weblink Ralph Lauren - Fashion Designer, Fashion Encyclopedia, 2016-11-15, 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.WEB,weblink Pink Money Fund, Ralph Lauren, 2016-11-15,
  • Polo Golf and RLX Golf: Polo Golf launched in 1990 and RLX Golf launched in 1998.WEB,weblink About Our Premier Partner... Polo Ralph Lauren, ajga.org, 2016-11-15,
File:Ralph Lauren wool scarf.jpg|thumb|A woolen Polo Ralph Lauren scarfscarf
  • 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.WEB, 2012-01-03, THE INTRO: RALPH LAUREN,weblink 2016-11-15, Mr Porter, 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.WEB, About Ralph Lauren - The World of Ralph Lauren Timeline,weblink 2023-08-31, Ralph Lauren, en-US, WEB, Drummond, Jack, A Brief History of Ralph Lauren,weblink Highsnobiety, October 2015, The line also helped popularize the polo shirt in American and global fashion.WEB, A Brief History of The Polo Shirt - Ralph Lauren Polo Shirt Lacoste Fashion History,weblink 2023-08-31, L'Officiel USA, en,
  • Polo Ralph Lauren Children: Items include polo knit shirts and cashmere cable sweaters.WEB,weblink Ralph Lauren Biography, BIO, 2016-11-15,
  • 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".WEB,weblink This 1992 Polo Sport Jacket Will Make You a Style God, GQ, 2016-10-26, 2016-11-15,
  • Ralph by Ralph Lauren: Launched in 1994, Ralph by Ralph Lauren offers suit separates, sport coats, vests, and topcoats.WEB,weblink Goldman Buys 28% Stake In Ralph Lauren's Empire, The New York Times, 1994-08-24, 2016-11-15,
  • 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.WEB,weblink Ralph Lauren Home Announces a New License Agreement With ICI Paints' Glidden Company, PR News Wire, 2000-06-15, 2016-11-15,
  • Ralph Lauren Purple Label: Flagship brand launched in 1994.WEB,weblink BEHIND THE BRAND: RALPH LAUREN, Mr Porter, 2011-03-23, 2016-11-15, 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.WEB,weblinkweblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20140502224605weblink">weblink dead, 2014-05-02, Ralph Lauren: the man who dresses America, The Telegraph, 2014-05-02, 2016-11-15,
  • 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.NEWS,weblink Ralph Lauren Through the Years, The New York Times, September 29, 2015, 2016-11-15,
  • 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.WEB,weblink Ralph Lauren Is Pushing Higher Into Luxury With New Stores, Accessories, The Wall Street Journal, 2014-08-13, 2016-11-15,
  • Ralph Lauren Women's Collection: Ralph Lauren Collection for women, launched in 1971, ranges from handmade evening gowns to sportswear.

Defunct brands

  • American Living: Ralph Lauren launched American Living for men and women in 2008, a mid-range lifestyle brand created exclusively for JCPenney.WEB,weblink JC Penney And Ralph Lauren Take Chance With "American Living", CNBC, 2008-02-21, 2016-11-15, 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.WEB,weblink Ralph Lauren goes back to basics with new Denim & Supply brand, Luxury Daily, 2011-08-12, 2016-11-15, Denim & Supply was discontinued in September 2016.
(File:Polo Ralph Lauren down jacket with Aztec style print.jpg|thumb|Jacket by Polo Ralph Lauren Country)
  • Polo Country: An Americana and country store themed brand launched in 1988. Spiritual predecessor to Double RL.NEWS, Slesin, Suzanne, 1988-09-15, Lauren Re-invents Country in the City, en-US, The New York Times,weblink 2023-08-31, 0362-4331, WEB, Sam, 2020-05-27, A Guide To Ralph Lauren Clothing Sub-Brands and Diffusion Lines,weblink 2023-08-31, SamTalksStyle, en,
  • 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".WEB, 2006-06-05, Ralph Lauren Kills U.S. Polo Jeans Product Line,weblink 2023-08-31, Ad Age, en, WEB, Young, Vicki M., 2006-05-24, Ralph Reshapes Denim: Polo Jeans to Shutter In U.S. Market in 2007,weblink 2023-08-31, WWD, en-US, The discontinuation was also motivated by litigation against Jones Apparel Group, Inc. over the licensing of the brand.WEB, POLO RALPH LAUREN TO BUY BACK POLO JEANS LICENSE AND SETTLE OUTSTANDING LITIGATION,weblink Ralph Lauren Investor Relations,
  • Polo University Club: Entry-level tailoring brand produced during the 1980s. The line offered dress clothes and fine fabrics at a lower price point.
  • Polo Western Wear: Western wear brand launched in 1979.WEB, RL Mag - Made to Be Worn,weblink 2023-08-31, Ralph Lauren, en-US, The line consisted of western and cowboy apparel such as denim, cattleman jackets, boots, rodeo shirts, fringe jackets and felted hats.WEB, Team, Fluf, 2023-06-25, How to Authenticate Vintage Clothes: Ralph Lauren explained,weblink 2023-08-31, fluf.io, en-ZA, Manufactured in partnership with the Gap.
  • 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.WEB, 2021-10-27, Ralph Lauren Black Label vs. Ralph Lauren Purple Label: Everything You Need To Know,weblink 2023-08-31, Next Luxury, en,
  • Rugby Ralph Lauren: Preppy and youth-centered line launched in 2004, primarily centered around brightly colored rugby shirts.WEB, 2012-11-03, Matters of Taste: Rugby Ralph Lauren – A Eulogy,weblink 2023-08-31, Hypebeast, Distinctive branding details included a skull-and-crossbones logo, yellow and navy packaging, or "R.L.F.C" branding. Discontinued in 2013.WEB, 2012-11-02, Sad But True: Rugby Ralph Lauren to Close,weblink 2023-08-31, GQ, en-US, WEB, Young, Vicki M., 2012-11-04, Ralph Lauren Beats Expectations in Q2,weblink 2023-08-31, WWD, en-US,

Stores

File:Gertrude Rhinelander Waldo Mansion 002.JPG|right|thumb|The Ralph Lauren flagship store occupying the Rhinelander Mansion on Madison AvenueMadison AvenueFile:Lauren 888 Mad Av 72 St sunny jeh.jpg|thumb|Ralph Lauren store on Madison AvenueMadison AvenueThe Company lists on their website that there are 483 directly operated Ralph Lauren stores. This includes both RLS and PFS stores.File:Smith & Caughey's Queen Street Ralph Lauren children 2013.jpg|thumb|Children's clothing at department store Smith & Caughey's Queen Street in Auckland, New ZealandNew 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.WEB,weblink Our Global Flagships, Ralph Lauren Media, LLC, June 22, 2015,

Sports sponsorships

USTA

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.PRESS RELEASE, Polo and the USTA Sign Four-Year Global US Open Partnership,weblink March 14, 2005, Pambianco News, June 22, 2015,

Wimbledon

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.NEWS, Los Angeles Times, Associated Press, Ralph Lauren to Outfit Players at Wimbledon,weblink June 18, 2006, 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., WEB, Wimbledon Fashion by Polo Ralph Lauren {{!, Polo Shirts {{!}} Tee Shirts {{!}} Track Tops {{!}} Ball Boy Tops {{!}} Accessories|url =weblink|website = shop.wimbledon.com|access-date = 2016-02-13}}

Australian Open

In 2020, Ralph Lauren Corporation became the official outfitter of the Australian Open.WEB, Ralph Lauren named as official outfitter of the Australian Open,weblink 2021-02-08, ausopen.com, en,

U.S. Olympic Team

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 as brand ambassadors and the faces of advertising, marketing, and public relations campaigns.NEWS, Polo to Outfit U.S. Team For the Beijing Olympics,weblink April 7, 2008, The Wall Street Journal, Dodes, Rachel, Kang, Stephanie, June 22, 2015, NEWS, Roots no longer outfitting Olympic teams, co-founder says, Michelle, McQuigge,weblink The Canadian Press, April 8, 2008, Toronto Star, June 22, 2015, 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.NEWS, US team to wear Ralph Lauren again at Olympic ceremonies,weblink Associated Press, Eddie, Pells, The Seattle Times, July 2, 2009, June 22, 2015, 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.{{citation|title=All the Designer Outfits the Olympians Will Be Wearing Tonightdate=August 5, 2016url=http://people.com/style/olympics-2016-opening-ceremony-athlete-style-designers/}}Previously, the corporation received negative press when it was found to have sourced the clothing it supplied to the 2012 athletes from China,NEWS,weblink Ralph Lauren's 2014 Olympics opening ceremony outfits are 100% made in the USA, Murray, Rheana, New York Daily News, 2014-02-19, 2020-02-28, so it vowed to source everything it produced for the 2014 Olympics from the US. Kraemer Textiles Inc. spun around 6,000 poundsNEWS,weblink 2014 WINTER OLYMPICS: Longview Yarns dyed American's uniforms red, white and blue, McBrayer, Sharon, Hickory Daily Record, 2014-02-06, 2020-02-28, NEWS,weblink Nazareth's Kraemer Yarns helps make uniforms for U. S. Olympic team, Falsone, Nick, The Express-Times, 2013-10-30, 2020-02-28, 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.NEWS,weblink Olympic athletes will wear threads made in the U.S.A., The Express-Times, 2013-10-29, 2020-02-28,

Leadership

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

Former chief executives

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

Philanthropy

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.NEWS,weblink Nina Hyde, 57, a Fashion Editor Who Became a Pacesetter, Is Dead, The New York Times, May 6, 1990, 2016-10-03, Morris, Bernadine, 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.WEB,weblinkweblink January 12, 2022, subscription, live, Ralph Lauren's breast cancer campaign turns 20 years old, The Telegraph, 2016-10-03, {{cbignore}}In 2000, Ralph Lauren Corporation launched its Volunteer Program, which energizes employees and creates meaningful connections with the communities in which they work.WEB,weblink Ralph Lauren Volunteer Program, Ralph Lauren, 2016-10-03, 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.WEB,weblinkweblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20141008050807weblink">weblink dead, 2014-10-08, Ralph Lauren's Pink Pony Fund Initiative Launches, The Fashion Times, 2016-10-03, 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.WEB,weblink Ralph Lauren Timeline, The Fashion Capital, 2016-10-03, dead,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20161005084450weblink">weblink October 5, 2016, mdy-all, 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.NEWS,weblink Cancer Center to Be Establishes in Harlem, The New York Times, June 21, 2000, 2016-10-03, Steinhauer, Jennifer, In 2004, the Polo Fashion School was established, in which company executives work with inner-city youth to offer insights into the fashion business.WEB,weblink Polo Fashion School, Ralph Lauren, 2016-10-03, 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.WEB,weblink Ralph Lauren Insulates Habitat for Humanity Homes, The Tree Hugger, 2016-10-03, 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.WEB,weblink Smithsonian's Star-Spangled Banner to Undergo Three-Year Conservation, American History, April 24, 2012, 2016-10-03, 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.WEB,weblink Ralph Lauren Restores the Amphitheater of the École des Beaux-Arts, Vogue, 2016-10-03, 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.WEB,weblink The Ralph Lauren Centre for Breast Cancer Research, The NHS, 2016-10-03, In March 2020, Ralph Lauren Corporation donated $10m and started making isolation gowns and medical masks to support the COVID-19 fight.NEWS, Harper, Justin,weblink Designer brand Ralph Lauren to make masks and gowns, 2020-03-27, BBC News, 2020-03-27, en-GB, 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.JOURNAL, 16 May 2022,weblink Ralph Lauren Foundation commits $25 million to five cancer centers, Philanthropy News Digest, 17 May 2022,

Controversy

Levi Strauss lawsuit

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.NEWS,weblink Levi's says Abercrombie pick pocketed design, June 22, 2015, CNN, July 26, 2007,

South African Polo trademark issues

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.WEB,weblink South Africa: Major developments in IP law, IP Value, Ron, Wheeldon, June 22, 2015, NEWS,weblink Polo SA not Polo Ralph Lauren, Megan, Power, 10 March 2014, The Times (South Africa), The Times, Johannesburg, 31 August 2014,

Filippa Hamilton photo controversy

In 2009, Ralph Lauren apologized for digitally retouching a photograph of model Filippa Hamilton to make her look thinner.WEB, 11 Photo-Editing Flubs: Ralph Lauren Ad Sparks Controversy,weblink 2021-03-08, ABC News, en, Hamilton also claims that she was fired by the company a few days later.NEWS,weblink Filippa Hamilton, Ralph Lauren's Retouched Model: I Was Fired For Being Too Fat, The Huffington Post, June 22, 2015, March 18, 2010,

Accusations of intellectual property violation by Cowichan Tribes

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".WEB,weblink Counterfeit Cowichan sweaters, 2015-02-06, Vancouver Island, en, 2019-12-03, Ralph Lauren later dropped the name from its products.NEWS, Nordstrom removes Cowichan name from sweaters,weblink CBC News,

Howard Smith

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 Smith's actions broke the company's code of conduct and ethics and that his resignation was required.NEWS, Gallagher, Jacob, March 2, 2022, Ralph Lauren Executive Howard Smith Resigns Over Personal Conduct, 1, The Wall Street Journal,weblink March 3, 2022,

Forced labor investigation

In August 2023, the Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise announced that it was investigating the company due to allegations of forced labor of Uyghurs.NEWS, 2023-08-15, Canada's corporate watchdog probes Ralph Lauren on alleged use of forced labor in China, en, Reuters,weblink 2023-08-16, Research of the social democratic party in the European Parliament, the Sheffield Hallam University and further groups in 2023 showed Ralph Lauren using Uyghur forced labour camps provided by the Sunrise Manufacture Group Co. for production.WEB, Tailoring Responsibility: Tracing Apparel Supply Chains from the Uyghur Region to Europe {{!, Sheffield Hallam University |url=https://www.shu.ac.uk/helena-kennedy-centre-international-justice/research-and-projects/all-projects/eu-apparel |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=www.shu.ac.uk}}{{Failed verification|date=March 2024}}

See also

References

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