Ralph Lauren 50 YEARS
IN THE OPENING ESSAY TO HIS SELF-TITLED BOOK, ORIGINALLY RELEASED TO CELEBRATE THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF POLO, RALPH LAUREN ARTICULATED A HIGHLY PERSONAL AND POWERFUL VISION OF A LIFE WELL LIVED, AND OF THE PEOPLE, PLACES, AND THINGS THAT INSPIRE HIS WORK. TO MARK THE UPCOMING RELEASE OF AN UPDATED AND EXPANDED 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE BOOK, WE PRESENT AN EXCERPT FROM THAT ORIGINAL ESSAY—WHICH, LIKE THE CLOTHES RALPH HAS SPENT THE PAST FIVE DECADES DESIGNING, WAS METICULOUSLY CONCEIVED AND CRAFTED TO STAND THE TEST OF TIME
The landmark book celebrating the life and work of Ralph Lauren, as told by Mr. Lauren himself. Newly revised and expanded, the book features nearly 1,000 photographs, illustrations, mementos, and news clippings that trace Mr. Lauren’s personal and professional experiences, including stories of his early childhood, creating his iconic advertising campaigns, the heroines behind his collections, and the many milestones of one of the most accomplished fashion designers of all time.
"What I do is about living, and in this book, which is updated to celebrate 50 years of our company, I am happy to share with you more of my world—my collections, my history, my dreams."
@RALPH LAUREN
