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Ralph Lauren |
Autographed by the author
The landmark volume celebrating the life and work of
Ralph Lauren. Unlike many designers, Ralph Lauren is not known for a single signature look, but rather for his
sweeping dreams of American living. Over the course of his career, the images of luxury, adventure, and beauty that
he created have come to define American style.
In this visually stunning book, Lauren speaks candidly about
himself and his art. In part one, we get to know the designer through never-before-seen pictures of him in private
life and with his family, living the lives he designs for. In his own words, we hear about his life, work, and
inspiration.
In the second part, Lauren displays and writes about his most important, most iconic, and most
beloved work, hand-picked from hundreds of runway shows, collections, and his signature cinematic advertising
campaigns. Lauren’s aesthetic influence and unique design sensibility are captured here by fashion’s finest
photographers, including Bruce Weber, Deborah Turbeville, and Patrick Demarchelier.
Now available to a
larger audience at a more accessible price, this unique fashion monograph is a personal expression of the artist
and a rare peek into the mind of one of America’s most accomplished fashion designers of all times. |
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Ralph Lauren: Revised and Expanded Anniversary Edition |
The landmark volume celebrating the life and work of Ralph Lauren—the vision of the brand as told and presented by Lauren himself—in a
smaller, more portable edition, with additional photographs updated to the present.
In this visually stunning book, Lauren speaks candidly about
himself and his art. In part one, we get to know the designer through never-before-seen pictures of him in private life and with his family, living the
lives he designs for. In the second part, Lauren displays and writes about his most iconic and most beloved work, handpicked from hundreds of collections
and his signature cinematic advertising campaigns. Lauren’s aesthetic influence and unique design sensibility are captured here by fashion’s finest
photographers, including Bruce Weber, Deborah Turbeville, and Patrick Demarchelier.
Now expanded with new photography, this unique fashion monograph
is a personal expression of the artist and a rare peek into the mind of one of America’s most accomplished fashion designers.
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Who Is Ralph Lauren? |
Born in the Bronx, even as a teenager Ralph Lauren was known for his distinctive fashion sense, having a taste for both classic preppy
clothes and vintage looks like beat-up leather jackets. He got his start in the fashion business by selling ties that he designed. From ties he went on to
create a global fashion empire. In this easy-to-read biography, best-selling author and Who Was? creator Jane O'Connor explains exactly how a fashion line
is created—from first drawings to models strutting on the runway.
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The Polo Shirt |
Whether worn with the collar popped up, open and untucked, or dressed up under a suit jacket, the Polo embodies the optimism of American style.
In Lauren’s words, “It’s honest and from the heart and hopefully that is what touches the diversity of all who wear it. It was never about a shirt, but a way of
living.
Included are the full range of colors, styles, and fits the shirt has been produced in during its more than 50 year history. From the classic white
to the weathered Polo, from the striped Polo to the US Olympic, US Open, and Wimbledon Championship collaborations, this catalogue celebrates the full spectrum of
the Polo, making it a collector’s dream.
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