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Ralph Lauren When going through the list of designers to choose from for this project, Ralph Lauren’s name really stuck out to me. Mostly because he was mentioned quite a bit in my favorite show “FRIENDS!” After watching that show I have always wanted to know more about him and now I’m really glad I do. His life has been so interesting to learn about that I think instead of just being mentioned in a show, there should be a show made about him! Ralph Lauren was born on October 14, 1939 in the Bronx, New York City. His family included his parents (Frank and Frieda Lifshitz) and his three siblings (Jerry, Lenny, and George). A fact that I think is pretty neat is that his parents were Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants that left Belarus. His father …show more content…

He was hired as designer by Beau Brummell Ties and his colorful ties that he designed were instantly a hit. The next year he had his very own company and clothing line for men, named “Polo.” His designs were classy with a mix of English and American styles. Ralph’s success kept growing and eventually he had a full menswear line that earned him the Coty Award in 1970. This led to him opening a women’s line as well. When 1972 rolled around Ralph released a piece that would become the piece he was known for. He designed a short-sleeve cotton shirt in twenty-four different colors. This was huge for him! To this day you still see people everywhere flaunting the easily recognizable polo player …show more content…

Some people complained his looks weren't innovative. I personally believe these people had no clue what they were talking about. Nonetheless, he never let this get to him. His designs eventually hit the TV screen in movies such as, The Great Gatsby and Annie Hall. It was around this time that Ralph said something truly inspirational to all people interested in fashion. He said, “I’m interested in longevity, timelessness, style—not fashion.” His work really expressed what he said as he focused on classic American clothing. Ralph’s business eventually grew to have things such as, children’s clothing, footwear, colognes, home products, and others. He now has hundreds of international stores and even factories that make his merchandise. Ralph has even designed the uniforms for the Olympics for Team USA. I think that is really cool. Like everybody, Ralph has had many hardships. In the mid-1980’s Ralph discovered he had a brain tumor and had to have surgery. Ever since then he has funded many cancer research places to look for a cure. His amazing contributions led to the creation of the Ralph Lauren Center for Cancer Prevention and Care at North General Hospital in Harlem, New York. This man just keeps getting better and

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