Table of Biography
Ralph Lauren is one of the classiest fashion designers. Ralph Lauren is known for its famous brand Polo Ralph Lauren.
Early Life and Childhood
Ralph Lifshitz aka Ralph Lauren was born on October 14, 1939, in New York and is currently 81 years old. His sun sign is Libra. He was born to Frayda and Frank Lifshitz, Jewish immigrants. He has 3 siblings with whom he spent his entire childhood. Ralph went to the Baruch College and then to the MTA. Eventually, he graduated from the DeWitt Clinton High School, in 1957.
His friends used to make fun of his last name. So, at the age of 16, he changed his name to Ralph Lauren. Ralph attended Baruch College and studied business. But, after 2 years he dropped out of college.
Ralph Lauren – Career and Professional Life
Ralph served in the United States Army from 1962-1964. He worked as a sales assistant with the Brooks Brothers. Later, he was inspired to create his version of European-styled neckties. However, his project was brushed off as an unrealistic project by the company he worked for. Then, he left the company and struggled to start his own. Moreover, he converted rags into ties and sold his products from one small shop to another.
Caption: Dress designed by Polo Ralph. Source(Instagram)
Neiman Marcus decided to buy 100 dozen of his ties. That was a big breakthrough in his career. And, his career in the world of fashion began. In 1967, Ralph Lauren opened a necktie store under the label Polo. He did not have money so he took a $50,000 loan from Norman Hilton. It is a clothing manufacturer. Additionally, he obtained the rights to use the emblem Polo from Brooks Brothers. He expanded his small business and opened a Polo boutique, in 1971.
Ralph opened it on Rodeo Drive, in Beverly. Moreover, he released his trademark short-sleeve shirt with the Polo logo, in 1972. Moreover, he also unveiled his first Ralph Lauren collection for women. Then, his work started getting recognized by people. Therefore, he designed a whole clothing line for the movies The Great Gatsby and Annie Hall. Then, Ralph established his flagship store Polo Ralph Lauren, in 1984. He converted the Rhinelander Mansion into his store.
Raise in the Fashion world
Additionally. Ralph Lauren Corporation became a public company, in 1997. It floated in the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol RL. In addition, he signed 30-year deal with NBC associates, in 2000. The deal was to sell his fashionable lifestyle on social media, in print, and on television. Apart from the world of fashion, he established a charitable organization, the American Heros Fund. The organization provides subsidies to children whose parents perished in the September 11 attack.
And, also subsidies Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Care and Prevention, in 2003. By 2007, he had expanded his business around the United States. He had established over 35 boutiques in 23 locations. Ralph was the first fashion designer to have his flagship store in the United States.
Ralph Lauren – Net worth 2023
Ralph was honored with the COTY Awards, in 1970. The award was for the menswear line. In 2010, he was declared the Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur by Nicolas Sarkozy. Therefore, he has been listed as the 162nd richest person in the world by Forbes magazine.
Ralph started his small business by taking loans. But, now he is one of the renowned fashion designers. According to Forbes, his estimated net worth is $6.3 million. He is the 102nd richest person in America, as of 2019. He has expanded his trade around the United States. Therefore, Lauren has been earning a huge amount of money. Thus, the family has been living a lavish life.
Brand Endorsements
In his own clothing business, the “Ralph Corporation,” Ralph supports numerous businesses.
Ralph Lauren – Personal life
Ralph is a married man. He is married to Ricky Anne Loew-Beer on December 20, 1964, in New York. She is a teacher and part-time receptionist. The couple is blessed with 3 children named Andrew Lauren, David Lauren, and Dylan Lauren.
Caption: Ralph with his wife and children. Source(Instagram)
Therefore, he was diagnosed with a non-threatening brain tumor. In 1987, he went for surgery to remove the brain tumor.
Rumors and controversies
Ralph has always been praised for his work. He has been a renowned person in the world of fashion. His sense of fashion has always been appreciated. Thus, there are no controversies that Lauren has faced till now. Neither, any rumors have been raised about him. H has perfectly maintained his personal and professional life. Hence, he has been bookmarked as the classiest name in the world of fashion.
Body measurement
Ralph is a very good-looking person. He is mainly seen being well-dressed and well-maintained. Thus, he has greyish-white hair color and grey-colored eyes. Therefore, there is no other information regarding his body measurement.
Social Media
Ralph is active on different social media accounts. He is active on Instagram name @ralphlauren with 12.5 million followers it. In his Facebook account, he has 9,239,380 followers. In 2009, he joined Twitter with the account name @ralphlauren. Therefore, he has gained 2.2 million followers in it.