Ralph Lauren (born Ralph Lifschitz, October 14, 1939, Bronx, New York) is a world-famous fashion designer.

After dropping out of City College of New York, Lauren served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1964. He also worked as a Brooks Brothers salesman before purchasing the polo label that he started from Brooks in 1967. He opened his own tie business, Polo Fashions , in 1968. He was able to secure a $50,000 loan from a financial backer, and since then Lauren's "fashion empire" has grown to into a $1 billion industry.

In 1964, he married Ricky Low-Beer. They have three children—Andrew, David and Dylan.

Lauren is also well-known as a collector of classic automobiles. His cars have won best in show at the prestigous Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance multiple times.

External links

• Who's Who of Fashion Designer biography of Ralph Lauren
• Fashion-school-finder biography of Ralph Lauren
• Celebritytrendz biography of Ralph Lauren