Wednesday, May 30, 2007

MR. RALPH LAUREN

Mr. Ralph Lauren was honored by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) for a lifetime achievement. Lauren more than deserves it! His expansive career has brought individual style, home style and sports style to the masses. Mr. Lauren, we honor you!

Let's take a quick look at the career life of one of the great American designers:

1978 Polo Western wear launches. Bronx raised Lauren would scourer thrift shops looking for used Levis until he created his own brand of denim.

1978-2001 How can a man with a polo logo not love horses? Lauren gives us the equestrian look. His muse was the avid horse rider.

1981 Santa Fe collection. Lauren shows us the new look of Arizona/Mexican style

1983 Home Furnishing. Lauren starts a home furnishing line that contains sheets, towels, flatware, glassware, light fixtures, furniture and even paint.
1998 RLX line for the sports enthusiasts launches

2005 Polo is the official apparel sponsor of the U.S. Open through 2008
And Mr. Lauren continues to stay current, relevant and fresh with his Rugby line catering to college kids.


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