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Little Book of Ralph Lauren
The story of the iconic fashion house
Series: Little Books of Fashion
Brief Description
From timeless polos and enduring knitwear to its iconic partnership with Wimbledon, Ralph Lauren is the epitome of sophisticated fashion.Redefining everyday luxury and promoting a lifestyle that whispers old money, Ralph Lauren promises everything from casual boat shoes to tailored perfection suitable for the Met Gala....
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An illustrated exploration of the story behind the designer and brand of Ralph Lauren.
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From timeless polos and enduring knitwear to its iconic partnership with Wimbledon, Ralph Lauren is the epitome of sophisticated fashion.Redefining everyday luxury and promoting a lifestyle that whispers old money, Ralph Lauren promises everything from casual boat shoes to tailored perfection suitable for the Met Gala. Pushing equestrian chic and cable knitwear for over fifty years, the embroidered polo horse has become a signpost of elegance.Little Book of Ralph Lauren charts the imitable rise of an all-American fashion brand from an office in the Empire State Building to a global fashion empire within its own right.
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Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781035434503
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 07 May 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Welbeck
Illustration: 100 colour/black and white images
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 186.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Thomas Elliott is a design director and educator, currently serving as Design Director at Conde Nast. He has collaborated with brands including Chanel, Cartier, Chloe and Nike and contributed to publications such as VICE and Arena Homme Plus. A former Lecturer and Course Leader at the London College of Fashion, his academic practice explored brand strategy, cultural history, and subcultural movements. He lives in London, UK.
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