| Polo Ralph Lauren The Designer: Fashion designer Ralph Lauren's labels have become the epitome of classic American fashion. With product lines such as Polo/Ralph Lauren for Men, Ralph Lauren for Women, Double RL, Ralph Lauren Home, and even Ralph Lauren paint, the designer has somehow managed to create and market a lifestyle of society, old money and country club style, even though he grew up in the Bronx. The designer has no formal fashion training, but worked for Brooks Brothers as a salesman and then created the label Polo, a necktie business. He later purchased this name from his initial backer, Norman Hilton. Lauren's fashion empire has since grown into a billion-dollar business. The Look: Ralph Lauren's first menswear line Polo comprises of classic sportswear with a tailored edge. |
![]() |