Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren Corporation is a global company engaged in the design, marketing and distribution of luxury lifestyle products. Its range spans apparel, accessories, home furnishings, fragrances and hospitality, and it operates across multiple brands, distribution channels and international markets. The business was founded in 1967, when Ralph Lauren launched a line of men's neckties as the starting point of the company.

The brand portfolio includes Ralph Lauren Luxury, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lauren Ralph Lauren and Chaps. Apparel is offered across these labels, alongside accessories, home furnishings and fragrance products. Hospitality experiences form part of the company's wider lifestyle and retail offering.

Scale and scope are defined by the breadth of the portfolio and its geographic reach. The company operates globally across products, brands, distribution channels and markets, encompassing the luxury goods, fashion and apparel, retail, home furnishings, fragrances and hospitality sectors.

Ralph Lauren describes its founding vision as turning a personal vision of style into a global company, with an enduring idea of inspiring the dream of a better life through authenticity and timeless style. Its stated purpose is bringing timeless style to everyday life, combining retail with broader lifestyle experiences.