The child of a Jewish immigrant family A boy who loved movies, baseball, and basketball A world-famous fashion designer
The polo player with the raised mallet—everyone knows the Ralph Lauren logo. Learn the amazing story of the man who is a true American fashion icon.
Born in the Bronx, even as a teenager Ralph Lauren was known for his distinctive fashion sense, having a taste for both classic preppy clothes and vintage looks like beat-up leather jackets. He got his start in the fashion business by selling ties that he designed. From ties he went on to create a global fashion empire. In this easy-to-read biography, best-selling author and Who Was? creator Jane O’Connor explains exactly how a fashion line is created—from first drawings to models strutting on the runway.
About Who Is Ralph Lauren?
The polo player with the raised mallet—everyone knows the Ralph Lauren logo. Learn the amazing story of the man who is a true American fashion icon.
Born in the Bronx, even as a teenager Ralph Lauren was known for his distinctive fashion sense, having a taste for both classic preppy clothes and vintage looks like beat-up leather jackets. He got his start in the fashion business by selling ties that he designed. From ties he went on to create a global fashion empire. In this easy-to-read biography, best-selling author and Who Was? creator Jane O’Connor explains exactly how a fashion line is created—from first drawings to models strutting on the runway.
About Who Is Ralph Lauren?
The polo player with the raised mallet—everyone knows the Ralph Lauren logo. Learn the amazing story of the man who is a true American fashion icon.
Born in the Bronx, even as a teenager Ralph Lauren was known for his distinctive fashion sense, having a taste for both classic preppy clothes and vintage looks like beat-up leather jackets. He got his start in the fashion business by selling ties that he designed. From ties he went on to create a global fashion empire. In this easy-to-read biography, best-selling author and Who Was? creator Jane O’Connor explains exactly how a fashion line is created—from first drawings to models strutting on the runway.
Jane O’Connor is the award-wining author of over 100 children’s books, including the New York Times best-selling Fancy Nancy series. She lives in New York… More about Jane O’Connor
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About Jane O’Connor
Jane O’Connor is the award-wining author of over 100 children’s books, including the New York Times best-selling Fancy Nancy series. She lives in New York… More about Jane O’Connor
About Who HQ
Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ
About Jane O’Connor
Jane O’Connor is the award-wining author of over 100 children’s books, including the New York Times best-selling Fancy Nancy series. She lives in New York… More about Jane O’Connor
About Who HQ
Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to… More about Who HQ
