Ralph Lauren

  • Named his company

    Named his company

    Ralph Lauren named his company Polo
  • First shirts

    First shirts

    He launched a line of tailored shirts for women.
  • Opened a store

    Opened a store

    He opened a store on Rodeo Drive, in Beverly Hills California.
  • great Gasby

    great Gasby

    Ralph designed all the clothes for the cast of the Great Gasby.
  • Annie Hall film

    Annie Hall film

    His clothing was featured in the film Annie Hall adding to his profile as a lifetime clothing designer.
  • Store in London

    Store in London

    His first international store was in London.
  • Ralph Lauren Home

    Ralph Lauren Home

    Ralph Lauren Home was launched
  • First Flagship

    First Flagship

    He opened his first flagship in the Rhinelander mansion in New York City
  • Pink Pony Fund

    Pink Pony Fund

    The Pink Pony Fund was launched to focus on cancer care and prevention.
  • Polo.com

    Polo.com

    Ralph Lauren corporations launched polo.com
  • Ralph Lauren Rugby

    Ralph Lauren Rugby

    He launched Ralph Lauren Rugby a youth oriented brand. it was later closed in 2013
  • Steps down as CEO

    Steps down as CEO

    Ralph stepped down as CEO but remained Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer.
  • Company Restructuring

    Company Restructuring

    Ralph restructured his company after declining sales and store closures.
  • Pandemic

    Pandemic

    Ralph Lauren Corporation donated millions to Covid-19 relief efforts.
  • Company hits 50+ years

    Company hits 50+ years

    Celebrated over half a century of American style.