Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren listen ; born Ralph Lifshitz; October 1, 1939) is an American fashion designer, philanthropist, and business executive, best known for the Ralph Lauren Corporation clothing company, a global multi-billion-dollar enterprise. He has also become well known for his collection of rare automobiles, some of which have been displayed in museum exhibits. Lauren stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of the company in September 2015 but remains its Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer. As of January 2015, Forbes estimates his...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFashion Designer
Date of Birth14 October 1939
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
I went to my boss, and I said, 'Look, I'd like to design these ties because I think they could be new.' He said, 'The world isn't ready for Ralph Lauren.' I never forgot that because... I thought that was a compliment.
For me accessories create and define a woman's personal style. The bag she carries, the watch on her wrist, her jewelry, her sunglasses, her shoes all define a look that is her signature. For Spring 2014, my accessory collections are about a clean, graphic boldness creating a new dimension redefining modern classics.
For me, style is about quality, integrity and timelessness. It is free of trends but always feels fresh and new.
I try to design into a world that is constantly moving, and moving me.
I've always admired a woman who can dress for all occasions-someo ne who's not fashion crazy,but you always want to look like her.
My dreams are my work. I design out of the things that I love.
I like romance, I like glamour and I like realism. I think that's a great combination.
Breast cancer is not just a woman's issue - it affects all of us: the brothers, husbands, fathers, children and friends.
I think the accessories look very modern and very exciting. These big earrings, these big hoops. I think the girls are sort of falling in love with... collars, neck collars.
I have a vision for living. It's about elements of style. It's about all the things that I love, that I believe in.
I've never wanted to be in fashion. Because if you're in fashion, you're going to be out of fashion.
I am constantly drawing inspiration from everything I see-the places I travel, the people I know and the movies I see.
When I create a collection, I approach it with a cinematic point of view-I am not designing clothes, I'm creating a world.
Our kitchen is warm; it's who we are. And it has everything. Honestly, I could get rid of the rest of the house and just live in the kitchen.