Ralph Lauren: How I Built a Fashion Empire

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  • Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
  • Oct. 26 (Bloomberg) -- This episode of Game Changers spotlights the career of fashion designer Ralph Lauren. Explore his meteoric rise, his personal and professional set-backs, as well as his successes as an ambassador for America.
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  • @TheWNK
    @TheWNK 6 років тому +483

    Ralph Lauren ad on a Ralph Lauren video. I'm proud of you, UA-cam, finally figured out the advertising algorithm

    • @davidsiler5505
      @davidsiler5505 5 років тому +5

      theWNK 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @Connexiss
    @Connexiss 7 років тому +670

    It's all about the brand identity. Figure out your target audience and your company values and go from there.

  • @emiliachidester3250
    @emiliachidester3250 5 років тому +98

    Amazing this guy never even study design, he was a natural born talent.

  • @aavalestormiconicperformer
    @aavalestormiconicperformer 7 років тому +678

    Think about it. His line has been done many times before. A basic polo shirt that actual early polo players wore. He simply copied what the Anglo Saxon's are wearing and put his spin on it! The aristocracy way of dressing. You can go back 80 years and see those clothes at Harvard, Yale,Princeton.....nothing new yet just another way of doing it. Simplicity is the greatest idea that no one ever thought of!

    • @overanalyzing
      @overanalyzing 7 років тому +5

      King Dome you got it

    • @aavalestormiconicperformer
      @aavalestormiconicperformer 7 років тому +2

      Thanks Zuriel!

    • @ourculturemusic
      @ourculturemusic 7 років тому +54

      You're right! It's really not about inventing but about marketing

    • @ms.chanandlerbong2548
      @ms.chanandlerbong2548 7 років тому +16

      Yep... time and time again: less is more.

    • @alexchan6303
      @alexchan6303 6 років тому +18

      No one ever thought of? Minimalism is very popular! But I agree the greatest reason for its success was the branding. Akin to how Steve Jobs transformed Apple.

  • @ruzzelladrian907
    @ruzzelladrian907 6 років тому +50

    My late aunt gave me a Ralph Lauren plaid pattern long sleeve shirt when I was 3, I still have it to this day.

  • @Nero-ox5tw
    @Nero-ox5tw 7 років тому +92

    "At a time of simple ties Ralph offered something new....bright ties" man if only it were that simple today.

    • @henooz
      @henooz 5 років тому +12

      Leonardo Datore it is, kind of. Make bright car tires for example, sounds stupid at first, like bright ties sounded at that time but it might come a big thing in the future.

    • @henooz
      @henooz 5 років тому +17

      Somebody might say 30 years from ow ”man if it were that simple today, cmon colourful tires thats obvious”

    • @gatesboy7645
      @gatesboy7645 3 роки тому

      It’s actually waayyy more simple today, bro we got social media. As a marketer I was horrified thinking what Ralph had to go through on sales and marketing

    • @absolutelyfab
      @absolutelyfab Рік тому

      @@gatesboy7645 simpler, but over saturated. Less competition is easier, but it's a matter of perspective.

  • @luticia
    @luticia 8 років тому +212

    What I love about this brand is that it's affordable for (almost) everyone. I buy lots of RL clothes. I buy it online when they are on sale. It's awesome. And then you get some coupons,too.

  • @patrickobrien579
    @patrickobrien579 4 роки тому +12

    Polo's big man line is off the hook I thank my lucky stars I finally have a designer that understands big man shapes and fits a genius and life saver I love him and he gave me back a degree of dignity

  • @madamhummingbird
    @madamhummingbird 6 років тому +48

    Mr. Lauren's story/brand is an inspiring tale of American dreams come to life. Well played, Mr. Lauren 👏🏻

  • @A22DNAL
    @A22DNAL 4 роки тому +3

    After hearing how he designed...I don't think this level of advertising has ever been achieved by any other brand. Think about it...seeing the ads, the store windows, the way the garments were all brought together to give this entire lifestyle breath...literally the sole reason I buy RL. Every time I see the logo, touch the fabric, or see an in-store boutique, or standalone store, the feeling inside is immeasurable. It makes you feel like you're living the lifestyle! WOW.

    • @teddymcfail4359
      @teddymcfail4359 Рік тому

      Abercrombie & Fitch did a great job doing this in the mid 90s to early 2000s.

    • @A22DNAL
      @A22DNAL Рік тому

      @@teddymcfail4359 Never😤on the level of RL! They achieved a level of success with it for teens, tweens, twins, and himbos but it never will ever be or feel like a lifestyle brand.

  • @elsafralves
    @elsafralves 8 років тому +173

    One of my favourite designers! Pure class!

  • @melissabecker1320
    @melissabecker1320 3 роки тому +14

    One of my favorite designers, thank you Ralph Lauren.

  • @TheIsabellV
    @TheIsabellV 4 роки тому +9

    Ralph Lauren is timeless

  • @jc6594
    @jc6594 4 роки тому +8

    Happy 80th Birthday Ralph Lauren

  • @davidsiler5505
    @davidsiler5505 5 років тому +15

    When my dad was not in uniform, one of the things I remember him wearing were Ralph Lauren Polo Shirts.

  • @riasharma3927
    @riasharma3927 4 роки тому +18

    I love Ralph Lauren, he makes classy clothes.

  • @djshockafrica4330
    @djshockafrica4330 6 років тому +9

    The glamour, the timeless elegance, I have fallen in love with Ralph Lauren

  • @CarmelaMiles
    @CarmelaMiles 7 років тому +72

    "That's the kind of pressure that comes from the immigrants' arriving and thinking that they don't look right, that they are kind of funny-looking and maybe shorter than everyone else, and their clothes aren't expensive...That's why many of them began to sew, so they could imitate the patterns of the day. You were making yourself over. You were turning yourself into an American."
    -Frick Polykoff, in Malcolm Gladwell's "What the Dog Saw"

  • @asrarbanatladiescenter5567
    @asrarbanatladiescenter5567 7 років тому +22

    I love the world of Ralph Laurent, it is a timeless brand, a never ending magic, it is a reflection on how much beautiful a human mind can be!

  • @chantellchampange652
    @chantellchampange652 4 роки тому +12

    I love Mr. Ralph Lauren he's a great desinger very admirable

  • @aavalestormiconicperformer
    @aavalestormiconicperformer 7 років тому +130

    The secret to making it is use simple ideas and make the clothing that most everyone would wear! Hence Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Kors etc.

    • @milakletsky1510
      @milakletsky1510 4 роки тому +12

      I disagree - Hilfiger after becoming a mass production and leaving the company had lost his charm, his zest as the company now is in the hands of investment barons. Ralph fortunately still keeps his elegance and uniqueness, let him not loose it on the stock market pleasing shareholders

    • @mulliganstew72
      @mulliganstew72 4 роки тому +7

      Mila Kletsky Exactly. And Tommy Hilfiger’s choice of fabrics leaves a lot to be desired. The cuts are all boxy and patterns are prairie-like. Michael Kors… His logo is blinding. His Skinny jeans fit well, I’ll give hm that...but that’s about it. I am from Long Island and Ralph...I grew up with Ralph. He knows what’s up.

    • @elvirajameson3753
      @elvirajameson3753 3 роки тому +1

      Nobody likes Michael Kors except chavs & low level ho's. Tommy Hilfiger is tacky looking.

  • @2pkjs1351
    @2pkjs1351 8 років тому +395

    One of the few classy brands left

    • @nateburgess5136
      @nateburgess5136 7 років тому +26

      Brooks brothers, nautica, Tommy, etc.

    • @Infa275
      @Infa275 7 років тому +9

      Shoaib K Tommy Hilfiger is best

    • @Rmon_34
      @Rmon_34 7 років тому +15

      Don't forget Lacoste

    • @jakecarris3451
      @jakecarris3451 7 років тому +9

      And of course the absolute best FRED PERRY

    • @nnib
      @nnib 6 років тому +7

      Raf Simmons, Rick Owens

  • @stephanebelizaire3627
    @stephanebelizaire3627 2 роки тому +2

    Bravo and Well-done Mr R. Lauren for all these Works of Creation, Elegance and Beauty for Everyone on Earth !

  • @bibzy9246
    @bibzy9246 8 років тому +101

    I really wanted to be a fashion designer, but I'm actually going to take an interior design course instead, and then in my own time I will start creating my own lines and just build a fashion business

  • @ttytty1234
    @ttytty1234 6 років тому +13

    Polo logo is an ancient Persian sport which spread all over the world to England, Argentina etc

  • @seanjohn864
    @seanjohn864 8 років тому +8

    Ralph Lauren is a genius

  • @tristansauvageau3464
    @tristansauvageau3464 2 роки тому +1

    Best fitting shirts I've ever worn. I love collecting the patterns/colours.

  • @fahmidkhan3857
    @fahmidkhan3857 7 років тому +54

    Great personality
    He is a super-brand by himself

  • @arpitranka23
    @arpitranka23 7 років тому +2

    These documentaries are soo educational, Thanks +bloomberg , Keep them coming!

  • @randycox3232
    @randycox3232 6 років тому +7

    What a story! Thanks for posting! The quintessential American designer....

  • @MsAngelaLVann
    @MsAngelaLVann 3 роки тому +2

    My favorite designer! Mr. Lauren has wonderfully mastered the art of style + wearability! Always a go to! “Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!” Shalom! 🎁⭐️🎄🎁⭐️🎄🎁⭐️🎄🎁⭐️🎄🎁⭐️🎄🎁⭐️🎄🎁⭐️🎄🎁⭐️🎄🎁⭐️🎄🎁⭐️🎄🎁⭐️🎄🎁⭐️🎄🎁⭐️🎄🎁⭐️🎄🎁⭐️🎄🎁⭐️🎄🎁🎄⭐️🎄🎁

  • @johnnyjaggernauth7398
    @johnnyjaggernauth7398 5 років тому +6

    LEGENDARY FASHION ICON SUPERSTAR. BEAUTIFUL STORY. ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE BRANDS. DETAILED IN EVERYTHING. 👍🏽🏇

  • @vernefits1953
    @vernefits1953 5 років тому +7

    Classic timeless fashion ! Awesome

  • @nickilovesdogs8137
    @nickilovesdogs8137 5 років тому +7

    I am going to buy some Ralph Lauren clothes. They are gorgeous.

  • @elijah1440
    @elijah1440 6 років тому +8

    Raulph lauren is a true American icon

  • @AT-fm1ck
    @AT-fm1ck Рік тому

    Thank you very much for sharing this video!! I was an employee of RL for 7 years and still love it. Now I am living in Toronto and I always visit Madison 887 when I go to NY.

  • @del4297
    @del4297 6 років тому +3

    Bloomberg: Thanks for this great video of Ralph Lauren.... I love his brand because you can afford and look lovely!!! he made it his business to do that for "everybody". Health and happiness for Ralph, family, friends and all of his customers. Cheers from New Orleans the city of jazz and the "cajun" food.

  • @mem4340
    @mem4340 5 років тому +5

    Omg "The Great Gatsby!!" I love it!!

  • @UniqueFashion333
    @UniqueFashion333 9 років тому +58

    So inspirational

  • @Musicfanatic777z
    @Musicfanatic777z 9 років тому +589

    64% of this video's views are from Kanye West.

    • @henrygomez3652
      @henrygomez3652 9 років тому +15

      Lol true

    • @171TITO
      @171TITO 8 років тому +7

      lol

    • @DaxDirty
      @DaxDirty 7 років тому +15

      Kanye West's main source of inspiration is Ralph Lauren.
      smh

    • @khuri93
      @khuri93 7 років тому

      lol

    • @ernestoh429
      @ernestoh429 6 років тому +26

      JohnnyGuitar shut up dummy, if anything, Kanye has changed the street wear game for good

  • @shmunbun6604
    @shmunbun6604 7 років тому +5

    he is my real father . this is exactly how i feel about fashion

  • @atc246
    @atc246 4 роки тому +5

    Love Ralph Lauren clothes they fit perfectly on the curry lady. Love his designs.👍🏼😊

  • @nahtheotherjeremy
    @nahtheotherjeremy 9 років тому +401

    "It ain't Ralph though!" - Kanye West

    • @millmill4993
      @millmill4993 7 років тому +12

      Jeremy Craney **This time it is Ralph**

  • @Eric345
    @Eric345 6 років тому +8

    I like wearing Ralph Lauren’s Polos. Because it signifies success.

    • @maxmwegerano7400
      @maxmwegerano7400 6 років тому

      NC Styles What makes u think so, is it that tiny ass pony on yo shirt?

    • @clintmcneil6576
      @clintmcneil6576 4 роки тому +1

      @@maxmwegerano7400 yes something about dat small pony it just suit my style and personality for yearsssssss RL FOREVER GEE

  • @dianaforsea8163
    @dianaforsea8163 5 років тому +6

    I love his style.

  • @eannaashanti
    @eannaashanti 5 років тому +12

    Watching this in 2019 🥳💛

  • @adeayo8751
    @adeayo8751 4 роки тому +18

    Ralph Lauren: "I wanted to be Batman!!"

  • @ownyourmasters7890
    @ownyourmasters7890 3 роки тому +1

    My favorite brand for over 30 years, has been POLO. The quality, the name, the brand...

  • @nikolaprzepiora5491
    @nikolaprzepiora5491 4 роки тому +3

    I'm 14 and I ALWAYS wanted to be a fashion designer.

    • @sadichowdhury1547
      @sadichowdhury1547 4 роки тому +1

      Same bro, i am 15, and always think of elements of making authentic and distinct clothes. Also I make music, just saying.

    • @nikolaprzepiora5491
      @nikolaprzepiora5491 4 роки тому

      @@sadichowdhury1547 Awww thats really cool that you also make music I wanted to be a DJ when i was a kid but then was like nahh i just prefer to listen to it😂 lucky you though. What kind of music do you make? And what kind of clothing do you make? Do you like Avant garde?

  • @micheleniedermeyer8805
    @micheleniedermeyer8805 6 років тому +3

    I so enjoyed this video...and a peek into Ralph Lauren's Labor of his part of building a Fashion Empire! Thank YOU...

  • @hyungwonieee4795
    @hyungwonieee4795 4 роки тому +11

    I both love architecture and fashion designing so i decided to go archi and the money i will earn will be my money to build my fashion brand oop but im only grade 7 so i gotta wait :(

  • @menaseven9093
    @menaseven9093 4 роки тому +2

    Nice story of Ralph Lauren the great American fashion designer.

  • @Hypatia4242
    @Hypatia4242 7 років тому +15

    Wow, they really glossed over brand controversy at 21:50 quickly and avoided saying anything else potentially negative about the company. Bloomberg can't manage critical thinking about their game changers?

    • @bethebest1866
      @bethebest1866 6 років тому

      Hypatia4242 I noticed that too, I wonder why?

  • @ytwizzle
    @ytwizzle 7 років тому +3

    Quality and style are second to none!

  • @britondarius9444
    @britondarius9444 5 років тому +10

    On my way to hope to make it ❤️ Fashion

  • @SnaptowelsNetConnect
    @SnaptowelsNetConnect 9 років тому +16

    This man has always inspired me to go further

  • @GregoryGuerrier
    @GregoryGuerrier 9 років тому +8

    great documentary

  • @chrisanderson4966
    @chrisanderson4966 8 років тому +21

    The greatest of all time

  • @Kingbynature
    @Kingbynature 8 років тому +1

    Keep doing these Game Changers episodes!!!

  • @HornetCucumber
    @HornetCucumber 4 роки тому +21

    Does Rachel green still work there?!

  • @PriyavratRathore
    @PriyavratRathore 8 років тому +3

    I just love this brand's tees...true fan of this brand

  • @avoncallin6154
    @avoncallin6154 7 років тому +4

    love his handbags

  • @madison-fq9mh
    @madison-fq9mh 8 років тому +3

    one of my fav designers

  • @GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW
    @GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW 8 років тому +28

    yo a lot famous ppl from the bronx

  • @Santafefashionweek
    @Santafefashionweek 5 років тому +1

    Great documentary

  • @LaurenBasamot
    @LaurenBasamot 7 років тому +4

    So interesting and inspiring !

  • @andrealewis2483
    @andrealewis2483 4 роки тому

    You are wonderful Ralf l I am so impress by everything you do I can only dream maybe one day your designs are out this world keep going

  • @HH-hq2ih
    @HH-hq2ih 4 роки тому +4

    Hopefully I can build something like this one day 🙏🏻

  • @Lucasvanmeurs
    @Lucasvanmeurs 4 роки тому +7

    Rachel Green made this company

  • @chrisprud7688
    @chrisprud7688 5 років тому +1

    Without question my favourite brand of clothing and aftershaves

  • @questionresearch8721
    @questionresearch8721 4 роки тому +3

    Ralph has a head full of hair which made look very youthful.

  • @SuperMrmahendra
    @SuperMrmahendra 3 роки тому +2

    The greatest ever: Ralph Lauren ❤

  • @random8314
    @random8314 4 роки тому +4

    6:48 That is so sad, may he rest in peace

  • @jaydcruzdof6573
    @jaydcruzdof6573 8 років тому +72

    I'm 14 yo and I wanna be a fashion designer, I love RL his my idol man

    • @MrBUGS713
      @MrBUGS713 7 років тому +40

      Start working on your dreams today/right now, don't wait

    • @alllllll1
      @alllllll1 7 років тому +45

      don't share your ideas, don't trust anyone. Do you

    • @elviscedenoworldtv3989
      @elviscedenoworldtv3989 6 років тому +7

      Jay D'Cruz DOF say less! I am a fashion designer I’m launching my designer clothing brand in spring 2018 ! Follow me On Instagram @elviscedenoworld DM me lets talk let’s get to know each other. Maybe you can work along with me!

    • @justdebby5088
      @justdebby5088 6 років тому +1

      Alexandre I love that ... sooo true... do u because alot of ppl may steal your idea or discourage you

    • @victorjaimes7852
      @victorjaimes7852 6 років тому +1

      Jay D'Cruz DOF you can do whatever you want as long as you never give up

  • @maxxitee4761
    @maxxitee4761 3 роки тому

    That’s right ...CLASSIC TIMELESS FASHION... that’s why I love that 🐎

  • @ValerieBrowncheers
    @ValerieBrowncheers 9 років тому +11

    Loved this great man!

  • @storyindustrial
    @storyindustrial 7 років тому +22

    I wonder of they can put any more ads in this video.

  • @coelhocointech9841
    @coelhocointech9841 6 років тому +2

    My favorite brand

  • @RC-ku8pr
    @RC-ku8pr 4 роки тому +1

    I Love the name Ralph Lauren....so much class....

  • @ThrillingPursuits
    @ThrillingPursuits 5 років тому +1

    Whoever did that stock trend animation around 19:55 is like just amazing!! Kudos...

  • @TheBiggest7
    @TheBiggest7 6 років тому +4

    Issa classic 💯

  • @grindsmarter9984
    @grindsmarter9984 4 роки тому +1

    Timeless

  • @creativeartbyluvensky
    @creativeartbyluvensky 3 роки тому

    Wonderful story 🤩

  • @YRidersEnt
    @YRidersEnt 8 років тому +1

    That was awesome!

  • @sheilaallen2146
    @sheilaallen2146 4 роки тому +1

    My favorite designer

  • @THEMOCU
    @THEMOCU 7 років тому +3

    Pure class

  • @boi1996
    @boi1996 6 років тому +1

    i love buying his polo shirts

  • @makeuprockstar738
    @makeuprockstar738 6 років тому +3

    Ralph Lauren!!!!!!! Yassssssssssss

  • @angelgirgis6917
    @angelgirgis6917 4 роки тому +1

    You are THE MAN!!!

  • @SL89999
    @SL89999 4 місяці тому

    Incredible that someone without any care for fashion made so much money out of and impact on it - really does make you think

  • @revabarrett5596
    @revabarrett5596 9 років тому +4

    Brilliant

  • @exas4791
    @exas4791 6 років тому +2

    He taps on aspirations of everyone who will never play polo.

  • @billiondollarbaby973
    @billiondollarbaby973 4 роки тому +1

    Ralph Lauren definitely has that BLACK STRAND running through him!!

  • @derblae52
    @derblae52 8 років тому +2

    Anyone who finds this inspirational or interesting please read Michael Gross's"Genuine Authentic". The video sparingly touches on issues and aspects that are more fully addressed in the book.It is an unauthorized biography after M.Lauren denied co-operation.
    The Audrey Hepburn at the CFDA awards was sad.Reminds me of Halle Berry and Adrian Brody at the Oscars.Read the book.

  • @peggylyons9885
    @peggylyons9885 5 років тому +4

    I've always loved him and his style.

  • @Be_Kind7683
    @Be_Kind7683 8 років тому +9

    LEARNING

    • @christoc99
      @christoc99 8 років тому +1

      +Lorena Auguste We all do! : ) Your humbleness touched me.

  • @GlobalAssignmentHelpAustralia

    Great video.

  • @maryanneevans9563
    @maryanneevans9563 4 місяці тому +1

    Such a handsome man.❤

  • @cedricmayfield7058
    @cedricmayfield7058 9 років тому +55

    My entire closet is really made up of his clothes from shoes,shirts,pants, to even jackets. I live a RL lifestyle.

  • @emeraldstream
    @emeraldstream 4 місяці тому

    Well done