
I managed to get a hold of a copy of Town & Country’s October 07 Special Issue featuring the designer Ralph Lauren. The article talks about his early life as a boy and how he didn’t come from a well-to-do home, but rather a middle class upbringing. He was the youngest of 4, and commented that he always seemed to get the hand me downs, but as he got older he earned his own money and bought what he wanted. In 1971 he started designing clothing for women inspired by his wife Ricky. When the couple started dating, they loved to shop together, as he tells about a time when he ventured into a riding apparel store with Ricky and bought her a boy’s tweed hacking jacket which fit her beautifully. From that moment he was inspired to design clothes for women. Read More..........)
According to news reports, U.S. Olympic athletes will march in the closing ceremony parade wearing clothing by designer Ralph Lauren! The outfits will reportedly include red and blue shawl-collar sweaters with antique buttons, newsboy caps, plaid shirts for the men and navy ribbed turtlenecks for the women. This is a great coup for a company that is already flying high despite the recent economic downturn. Literally hundreds of millions of people around the world will watch the winter Olympic games in Vancouver, and this will be a great opportunity for the company to potentially reach hordes of new customers around the globe. Read More..........)

Dylan Lauren owns her own candy brand, and she sells every childs dream of being in Willy Wonka’s factory of candy. Colorful candy is her passion, and selling tasty candy that looks good and tastes better is what she is good at. In the following interview she discusses her business, as well as leadership qualities and openly discusses her personal life along with insights of her parents. Read More..........)

Ralph Lauren outfits the US Open in white, red and blue. His classy sporty looks have been popular on court and off. You can buy the latest designs at the Ralph Lauren site. You will love the loose clothing for running, sports or exercising, or of course tennis. Read More..........)

This falls collection is ultra rich and classic elegance. The show was opened up with a black dress, and moved into the taupe and tweed suiting, soft pastel knits, and rich velvet dresses. The show was finishing up with antique ivories and liquid metals that were shiny and silky. His breathtaking designs were all very feminine and classical in style. Read More..........)

Rugby Ralph Lauren launched in 2004 specializes in Preppy/Rugby inspired apparel. The rugby colors were orginally inspired by the colleges the Rugby stores resided. The Rugby line also has stunning vintage leather jackets and high quality blazers with bullion patches. “Rugby is flavored by old-school inspiration, nostalgic athleticism, and modern-day eclectic prep. The Rugby collection is anchored by rugby shirts, oxfords, knits, sweaters, chinos and select outerwear. Rugby has the sensibility of the Ralph Lauren brands: aspirational and classically iconic with an attitude uniquely its own.” www.rugby.com Read More..........)

Ralph Lauren staged an Outstanding lavish runway show and black-tie after-party in the Central Park Conservatory to celebrate his 40th anniversary in business. Lauren said, “I drew upon everything I ever loved, and that was it.” He touched upon many of his best-known signatures, including haberdashery, equestrian themes, and Anglophilia. The show started in black and white: a ruffle-hemmed gown cut higher in the front to flash sexy fishnets and oversize picture hats. He also featured stunning colorful floral-print silk-georgette evening dresses and jackets. Never has he done such a grande statement in clothing. Read More..........)