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Ralph Lauren is among the well-known names in the fashion industry. He began his path on the American Dream as Ralph Rueben Lifshitz, born to Polish immigrants in New York City. Ralph showed an affinity for fashion even at a young age, putting money towards tasteful, higher end clothing. After graduating DeWitt Clinton High, Ralph adopted the last name Lauren and headed off to college for business, from which he dropped out of after two years. From here he began a path on which he would find profound success in the fashion industry. In 1968 Lauren headed off his brand with an assortment of ties taken on by Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s, and other prominent department stores of the time. His collection broadened to include men's clothing, and eventually a women's line introduced in 1971.

The Ralph Lauren Polo line proved to be one of the icon’s most successful. He meshed the image of Ivy League class and casual comfort to create clothing that did not require an exclusive country club pass to obtain. This timeless Polo clothing remains in modern style as well, residing in almost every department store across the nation, the small stitching of a horse and polo player symbolizing timeless success and familiarity. 

The casual clothing production did not suffice the designer however, resulting in Ralph Lauren productions becoming red carpet sensations. His meticulous attention to detail gave way to gorgeous gowns and tuxedos being sported across the aisle of red by actors, musicians, and producers alike, giving Lauren extreme publicity and well deserved admiration.

Ralph Lauren epitomized the idea of ‘making it’ in the fashion industry. He constructed an empire, leaking into the homes and closets of people worldwide, with no discrimination between the famous and the everyday. Lauren has successfully implemented his visions into categories across the spectrum, from clothing to home décor, a feat not known to everyday designers. Lauren has known a normal life, and he has known the extravagant. He has known family and known fame. Ralph Lauren has known the fashion industry American Dream.


Phot credit to : http://www.esquire.com/style/laurenmoments1107 (top left)
http://www.eilatgordinlevitan.com/pinsk/pinsk_pages/pinsk_stories_ralphlauren.html (bottom left)
http://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2012/05/08/camilla-belle-in-ralph-lauren-2012-met-gala/ (right)