Ralph Lauren

Birth:-10/14/1939

Famous for his "Polo" fashions
From a humble background in the Bronx, New York City, Ralph Lauren went on to become a phenomenal fashion success story. The designer set up his own company and launched his womenswear in 1971; he now controls an empire worth US$2 billion. Lauren has earned numerous tributes for his classic designs, including induction into the City Hall of Fame and a Council of Fashion Designers of America Award.

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