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Ralph Lauren expands in Canada, opens first store and launches digital commerce

Premium lifestyle brand Ralph Lauren has revealed Canada expansion plans, which largely involve the launching of a dedicated commerce platform and the opening of its first store in the country. Having recently opened in Toronto's Yorkdale Shopping Centre, the store acts as the first in what is to be an ongoing retail expansion in Canada, where...

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Video: Ralph Lauren SS24

In this video you can see Ralph Lauren’s SS24 collection presented at New York Fashion Week. FF Channel via Youtube Promotion Read more about Ralph Lauren on their brandpage

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Is New York stuck in a fashion rut?

New York, the bustling metropolis renowned for its iconic skyline, diverse culture, and non-stop energy, is stuck in a fashion rut. The city’s fashion scene has been criticised for lacking innovation and fresh creativity in recent times. Some observers argue that the city's fashion industry has become somewhat stagnant, with established...

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Helmut Lang and Ralph Lauren kick off New York Fashion Week

New York - Amid sweltering heat and jitters over the Hollywood strike, New York kicked off its Spring-Summer 2024 Fashion Week on Friday, with heavyweights Ralph Lauren and Helmut Lang returning to the industry's flagship event with fresh ideas. American luxury brand Coach unveiled its collection of sensual translucent dresses at the New York...

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Ralph Lauren, Diesel and Hugo Boss face Canadian watchdog investigation for forced labour claims

A number of fashion and apparel companies are facing investigations by a Canadian watchdog in regards to complaints alleging there was evidence of forced labour in their production. The Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE) published its initial reports for each of the companies in question, responding to a series of complaints...

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Ralph Lauren Q1 sales rise slightly, reiterates outlook

Ralph Lauren has reaffirmed its full-year outlook after reporting a small increase in revenue in the first quarter of the year despite its home market weighing on sales. The New York-headquartered fashion company made net revenue of 1.5 billion dollars in the first three months of the fiscal year, up slightly from 1.49 billion dollars a year...

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Ralph Lauren faces mounting pressure from PETA over use of cashmere

Ralph Lauren came face-to-face with mounting pressure from one of its shareholders, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), during its annual meeting yesterday over its use of cashmere in certain products. The animal rights organisation raised concerns around the American brand’s use of the material following a PETA Asia...

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Ralph Lauren partners with G2 Esports on collaborative collection

Premium fashion brand Ralph Lauren has once again dipped its toes into the gaming world, now in a new collaboration with G2 Esports, a European entertainment agency. Through the partnership, Ralph Lauren has become the organisation’s exclusive fashion outfitter, dressing G2 athletes and creators alike, as well as offering the same collection to...

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Ralph Lauren is returning to New York Fashion Week

Signalling the highly anticipated end of a four-year break, American heritage brand Ralph Lauren will be returning to New York Fashion Week this fall. The last show was held in 2019 for the Fall/Winter season at a ballroom on Wall Street rebranded as “Ralph’s Club”, a staged swanky nightclub fused with Art Deco inspiration. Initially reported by...

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Ralph Lauren pushes forward with ‘Timeless by Design’ strategy

American luxury fashion brand Ralph Lauren has published its 2023 Global Citizenship and Sustainability Report, outlining its progress to create timeless products and support the people within its workforce, supply chain and communities. In the report, Ralph Lauren reveals that its teams have made “meaningful progress” over the past year,...

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Ralph Lauren Q4 ahead of estimates as Asia, Europe shine

US fashion label Ralph Lauren has beat its own sales expectations for the fourth quarter and full year as its Asia and Europe markets offset a drop in US sales. The New York-based company said sales were up 1 percent in the fourth quarter - or 9 percent on a constant currency basis - as a 3 percent drop in its home North America market was...

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Item of the week: the retro men's cardigan

What it is: The AW23 season saw cardigans move beyond women’s wardrobes, to now be a staple item in men’s collections, offering the group a casual layer addition. This can be linked back to the item’s origins, as a piece worn by men during the Crimean War in the 1800's. Its name even descends from a British Army general, James Brudenell. The...