The polo player with the raised mallet--everyone knows the Ralph
Lauren logo. Learn the amazing story of the man who is a true American
fashion icon.
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.