Ralph Lauren Corporation
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Ralph Lauren Corporation, the legal name of the Ralph Lauren brand, is an American publicly traded fashion company that was founded in 1967 by American fashion designer Ralph Lauren. Headquartered in New York City, the company produces products ranging from the mid-range to the luxury segments. Ralph Lauren is known for marketing and distributing products in four categories: apparel, home, accessories, and fragrances. Known mostly for its flagship brand Polo Ralph Lauren, the company's brands include mid-range, sub-premium, and premium labels up to its highest priced luxury Ralph Lauren Purple Label apparel.
Formerly | Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation |
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Company type | Public |
Industry | Fashion |
Founded | 1967; 57 years ago (1967) |
Founder | Ralph Lauren |
Headquarters | New York City , U.S. |
Number of locations | 493 (2021) |
Area served | Worldwide[1] |
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Revenue | US$6.182 billion (2018)[2] |
US$498 million (2018)[2] | |
US$163 million (2018)[2] | |
Total assets | US$6.143 billion (2018)[2] |
Total equity | US$3.457 billion (2018)[2] |
Number of employees | 18,250[3] (2017) |
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Website | ralphlauren |
Ralph Lauren licenses its name and branding to Luxottica for eyewear; L'Oréal for fragrances and cosmetics; Hanesbrands for underwear and sleepwear; O5 Apparel for its Chaps brand; Kohl's and Hollander Sleep Products for bedding; Designers Guild for fabric and wallpaper; and Theodore Alexander for home furniture.[4][5]