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Ralph Lauren was born
Ralph Lauren was born in The Bronx, New York. -
Name Change
Ralph Lauren's older brother Terry changed their original last name from Lifshitz to Lauren because it was inappropriate in the English language. -
Graduated HIgh School
Graduated from DeWitt Clinton HIgh School. -
Married life.
He married Ricky Anne Low-Beer in New York City. They had three children Dylan, David, and Andrew. -
Polo is born
Ralph opened up a necktie store selling his own designs for ties with the Polo label. -
Award Winning
Won the Coty American Fashion Critics' Awards -
New line
Women's Ralph Lauren Polo line was released. It started with women's suits that were made like the men's style. -
Famous Shirt
Ralph Laruen shared his famous short sleeve mesh polo shirt. -
Advertising
The first Polo ad appeared in a NYC newspaper. -
Home Furniture
He made his business larger by adding a home furniture and accessories line. -
Donation
Lauren donated 10 million dollars to the Smithsonian Institution.