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Ralph Lauren: Combines classic and contemporary elements, providing a versatile range of professional clothing. WHERE THE CLASSIC ARE RELEVANT EXPRESS WHO YOU ARE! FLAMBOYANT SHIRTS TWEED JACKETS CORDUROY TROUSERS TUXEDO JACKETS A History In Pictures Very Ralph - Ralph Lauren Documentary. COPY & PASTE THE VIDEO BELOW TO YOUR GOOGLE SEARCH BAR https://youtu.be/U4WghGdBbJU?si=z62GDSLTXq2ORoOo Ralph Lauren, born Ralph Lifshitz on October 14, 1939, in the Bronx, New York, is an iconic American fashion designer and businessman, best known for his Ralph Lauren Corporation, a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle products. Background: Ralph was born to Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants from Belarus. His father was a house painter, and his mother was a homemaker. Name Change: At the age of 16, Ralph and his brother changed their last name from Lifshitz to Lauren, partly to avoid teasing about their name. Education: He attended DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx and later went to Baruch College, where he studied business, although he dropped out after two years. Military Service: Ralph served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1964. Neckwear Innovation: In 1967, Ralph Lauren began designing a line of wide, colorful neckties under the brand name "Polo." Cultural Impact: He is credited with defining a uniquely American style that blends classic sophistication with a casual, preppy aesthetic.