Sepia-tone photograph of Ralph Lauren riding horse.

Ralph Lauren:

50 Years

The landmark book celebrating the life and work of Ralph Lauren, as told by Mr. Lauren himself. Newly revised and expanded, the book features nearly 1,000 photographs, illustrations, mementos, and news clippings that trace Mr. Lauren’s personal and professional experiences, including stories of his early childhood, creating his iconic advertising campaigns, the heroines behind his collections, and the many milestones of one of the most accomplished fashion designers of all time.

Cover of Ralph Lauren book and commemorative book bag.

“What I do is about living, and in this book, which is updated to celebrate 50 years of our company, I am happy to share with you more of my world—my collections, my history, my dreams.”

Ralph Lauren Signature
The Chapters
Black-and-white photograph of Ralph and Ricky Lauren.

I. Living

“I extend all the experience from my private life into my work, because living is my library.”

Photograph of a young Ralph Lauren leaning against chain-link fence.
Black-and-white photograph of Dylan, Ralph, Andrew, Ricky, and David Lauren.

I. Living

“I extend all the experience from my private life into my work, because living is my library.”

Man wears cowboy hat, plaid scarf and grey coat.

II. Movies

“I build a collection out of a dream. I’m making a movie.”

Models lounge in grassy field with cows in the distance.
Man and child wear white Polo shirts; Models wear classic Polo outfits.

II. Movies

“I build a collection out of a dream. I’m making a movie.”

Model wears white evening gown, fur vest, and fur hate in front of palace.

III. Heroines

“When I design a collection I have a heroine in mind. She is the star of my movie.”

Model wears gold gown and turban while leaning against old-fashioned airplane.
Models wear various brown outfits posing in front of old-fashioned car.

III. Heroines

“When I design a collection I have a heroine in mind. She is the star of my movie.”

Close-up of tie with a polo player print.

IV. History

“My vision continues to be as it was in the beginning. It hasn’t changed.”

Green Polo shirt on top of brown suitcase.
Photograph of The Polo Bar's dining room.

The Polo Bar, New York City

IV. History

“My vision continues to be as it was in the beginning. It hasn’t changed.”

Stories Inspired by the Ralph Lauren Lifestyle
Black-and-white photo of Lauren family in Jeep.