Story of Style: Men's Fashion

Ralph Lauren has played a pivotal role in fashion, especially men's. The designer who has built a style empire had humble beginnings solely in menswear, although a slow and steady evolution of the brand lead to immense success which pushed him to branch into many aspects of the market; women's clothing, home interior goods, food, philanthropic campaigns and more.

As a school drop-out, Ralph Lauren was motivated to reach his greatest dreams through the drive to make something beautiful out of life. His dreamer mentality and authenticity have remained at the core of his world famous brand.

He has normalized a prep yet casual style in menswear, inspiring men around the world to put effort into their appearance but staying true to their roots and what makes them comfortable.

I have always been inspired by my older brother's sense of style. He captures his own personality in unique clothing pieces, intertwining that prep yet casual look. He has continued dedication to be authentically him in his career, relationships, and style.

This idea of fashion and life are all concepts in which Mr. Lauren always has and always will infuse into his brand.

"The world is open to us, and each day is an occasion to re-invent ourselves."

Ralph Lauren

"Knowledge is not a passion from without the mind, but an active exertion of the inward strength, vigor and power of the mind, displaying itself from within."

Ralph Lauren

"You have to create something from nothing."

Ralph Lauren

"The clothes that I design and everything that I've done is about life and how people live and how they want to live and how they dream they'll live. That's what I do."

Ralph Lauren

"My eyes are on my life. They are my private camera. I extend all experience from my private life into my work, because living is my library."

Ralph Lauren

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Photography by Mary Fran Hansen