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Polo Ralph Lauren unveils 2022 Wimbledon uniforms

Polo Ralph Lauren, which has been dressing Wimbledon’s on-court officials including chair umpires, line umpires, ball boys and girls for the past 17 years, has unveiled the 2022 uniforms. For this year’s tennis tournament, which runs from June 27 to July 10, Polo Ralph Lauren has combined the brand's heritage with modern fabrications and...

Jun 24, 2022

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Cradle to cradle, investment and recycling: How Ralph Lauren wants to become more circular

Ralph Lauren wants to manufacture products in a more responsible and circular way, part of which includes a focus on the cradle to cradle certification the US fashion company is introducing for certain products. The first product to be certified with this more circular and responsible production standard will be a cashmere jumper, the company’s...

Jun 14, 2022

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Ralph Lauren Q4 revenue ahead of expectations, swings to profit

US fashion brand Ralph Lauren has beat revenue expectations in the fourth quarter of the year as it swung to a profit. In the quarter ended April 2, global revenue increased by 18 percent year-over-year on a reported basis to 1.5 billion dollars. Breaking it down by region, North American revenue increased 19 percent to 674 million dollars,...

May 24, 2022

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Ralph Lauren pledges 25 million dollars to support five US cancer centres

American label Ralph Lauren has announced it will be providing 25 million dollars in funding to expand or establish five Ralph Lauren cancer centres throughout the US. Under the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation, the centres each aim to increase access to cancer care for underserved communities, with the donation being the company’s largest...

May 12, 2022

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Ralph Lauren's first catwalk show since 2019 is a showcase of enduring style

Ralph Lauren returned to the world of in-person fashion on Tuesday with the brand’s first catwalk show since 2019. Held in New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Lauren transformed a gallery into an intimate sitting room, replacing seated rows with cozy coffee tables and crisp white banquettes. The atmostphere was less big brand experience than being...

Mar 23, 2022

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Ralph Lauren chief commercial officer exits following misconduct allegations

Ralph Lauren has announced one of its top executives has resigned following allegations that he violated the company’s code of conduct. Howard Smith, Ralph Lauren’s chief commercial officer, had “significantly contributed to the evolution of [the] company”, according to its founder, Ralph Lauren. Outlined in a public letter to its team, Lauren...

Mar 3, 2022

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LVMH reportedly considering Ralph Lauren acquisition

LVMH is reportedly pondering with Ralph Lauren about a possible acquisition that could potentially see the luxury conglomerate buy the US fashion brand. The news supposedly comes as founder, chairman and chief creative officer of the brand, Ralph Lauren, has been considering succession plans for the business. According to several sources linked...

Feb 24, 2022

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Ralph Lauren to show fall collections in March

Ralph Lauren is going off calendar for his fashion show. The brand has plans to host an in-person runway show on March 22 in New York City showcasing both the fall/winter 2022 women’s collection and men’s Purple Label. The show’s location hasn’t been disclosed. Ralph Lauren hasn’t held a runway show since September 2019 when he created Ralph’s...

Feb 15, 2022

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Ralph Lauren posts Q3 revenue and earnings growth, raises outlook

Ralph Lauren Corporation reported earnings per diluted share of 2.93 dollars on a reported basis and 2.94 dollars on an adjusted basis for the third quarter of fiscal 2022. This compared to earnings per diluted share of 1.61 dollars on a reported basis and 1.67 dollars on an adjusted basis, for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. In the third...

Feb 3, 2022

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Ralph Lauren’s approach to brand equity, Gen Z, and the metaverse

Over the past months, Ralph Lauren has taken the lead as a trailblazer into new digital markets. From dressing up Emojis to launching exclusive virtual experiences or debuting limited collections for Roblox and Zepeto avatar customers, the quintessential preppy fashion group is taking the metaverse by storm. “We are getting into a new space...

Jan 21, 2022

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Ralph Lauren reveals ‘Intelligent Insulation’ apparel for Team USA Opening Ceremony

American design house Ralph Lauren has unveiled a sustainably-minded, temperature-responsive outfit for Team USA’s Winter Games Opening Ceremony look. Designed using the house’s newest textile innovation, Intelligent Insulation, garments hold the possibility of transitioning through three seasons and from indoor to outdoor. The feature has been...

Jan 21, 2022

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Ralph Lauren debuts sustainable cotton polo shirt for Australian Open

As of the 2022 Australian Open Tennis Tournament, Ralph Lauren has unveiled its Rlx Clarus Polo Shirt, developed using innovative sustainability methods that highlight the company’s commitment to the area. The shirt utilises a first-to-market patented platform, developed by sustainable material start-up Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), that...

Jan 14, 2022