Ralph Lauren (firm)

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Ralph Lauren (firm)

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        Dates of existence

        1967 (date of establishment)

        History

        According to the website, "Ralph Lauren Corporation is a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories, including apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren’s reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands, and international markets. The Company’s brand names, which include Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, and Club Monaco, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. We believe that our global reach, breadth of product offerings, and multichannel distribution are unique among luxury and apparel companies. Reflecting a distinctive American perspective, we have been an innovator in aspirational lifestyle branding and believe that, under the direction of internationally renowned designer Ralph Lauren, we have had a considerable influence on the way people dress and the way that fashion is advertised and celebrated throughout the world. We combine consumer insights with our design, marketing, and imaging skills to offer, along with our licensing alliances, broad lifestyle product collections with a unified vision."

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        Lauren, David (1971 October 11-)

        Identifier of related entity

        US.20180914-003

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        hierarchical

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        Lauren, David is/was the controlling body of Ralph Lauren (firm)

        Dates of relationship

        2000 February-

        Description of relationship

        David Lauren is the Executive Vice President, Global Advertising, Marketing and Communications at Ralph Lauren Corporation.

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        Lauren, Ralph (1939-)

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        US.20180914.001

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        hierarchical

        Type of relationship

        Lauren, Ralph is the founder of Ralph Lauren (firm)

        Dates of relationship

        1967-

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        Abboud, Joseph (1950-)

        Identifier of related entity

        US.20200201.016

        Category of relationship

        associative

        Dates of relationship

        Description of relationship

        Joseph Abboud worked as a menswear designer for Ralph Lauren from 1981-circa 1986.

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        US.20180914-002

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