Brand name: Fashion designer Ralph Lauren

Jane Pauley has a rare interview with 78-year-old fashion legend Ralph Lauren, who gives her a tour of his 20,000-acre Colorado ranch, and talks about the origins of his Polo brand, as well as the purpose of fashion - and his own longevity.
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[@mr.r.p.g.4135]

Her:"you didn't design it?" Him: "no i got it at Kmart" Forever my idol

[@bulldogs10723]

I idolize Ralph Lauren not for the classy clothes he makes but for the caliber of gentleman that he is. Even after coming into his own and creating his own brand he is still a very humble individual that enjoys what he does which is very admirable.

[@dfgvegas]

God bless Ralph Lauren I pray for his continued good health

[@jcincorporated6207]

He opened a cancer screening center in Harlem, NYC. Nice man.

[@terrikukla5017]

I think that is what I admire most.

[@HoneyHoney-ws6rz]

Looooove Ralph Lauren haha love that he was wearing his old k mart shirt he’s so cool

[@amandlathree]

I LOVED getting hand-me-downs from my older sister. She was such a trend setter in her own way, so whatever she passed down to me, I thought it was better than something brand new. It had her seal of approval. She only passed it down because it didn’t fit her anymore.

[@sandraa.lelacheur3001]

This was a phenomenal interview. I have always loved his clothing. It doesn’t matter if your dressing up or down…his collection’s had something for both. He took care of everyone. ♥️

[@TheBiggest7]

“But remember it’s how the clothes make you feel” This is why Ralph is my favorite designer.. I’ve watched this interview a million times and every time I get more and more inspired.. I went from if it wasn’t polo I didn’t want it now I can go to Walmart buy a shirt throw a polo hat on and find some 20 dollar jeans and have more drip than someone with a Gucci fit on 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@ingridblohm-hyde805]

LOVE Ralph Lauren. He has exquisite taste. I have been wearing his clothes ever since I was in my teens. My son was raised in Ralph Lauren clothes and still wears them. This man is the Einstein of tasteful fashion. Forget Armani, Channel, PRada and all those clown clothes that no one can wear in public. Ralph Lauren is the real deal!!!

[@i_am_powerballinrich1119]

Very honest and mostly modest Gentleman.. May God continue to bless him. Love the content by the way

[@pjdexter168]

What a genuinely nice person, I love Ralph and his values.

[@ramonago3690]

Love love love his clothes. Feels right, casual, decent, American! Thank you.

[@jc6594]

Happy 80th Birthday Ralph Lauren

[@GwenMotoGirl]

Ralph Lauren is among my top 3 most admired people. I love his beautiful wife, Ricky, and what they have created in relationship. I returned to college at 48 and did a presentation about Ralph Lauren. I drove from Texas to the Double R Ranch gate(s) near Telluride CO to get photos. I’ll never forget that road trip and how I felt standing there in awe of the beauty. BTW, I was wearing my favorite Ralph Lauren red thin-wale corduroy pants with vintage cowboy boots. 😉

[@joansnow4013]

He seems like a nice guy! I do love his clothes. I big nautical girl, love his perfume too His daughters candy store is cool too 🙂

[@russellaycock3703]

Wonderful man with no pretense. I’ve always loved his clothing, furniture etc but only recently had my own epiphany - he’s a great man with a great wife and family and he wants what we all want. How I missed that for so long, I don’t know.

[@barbararey843]

In 1982 I chose a Ralph Lauren, beautiful jacket and suit pattern. My mother made it for me in a deep blue velvet and I wore it for my quinceanera party. I was given the choice of a big party or a two week trip to Costa Rica and chose the trip. I have since the continued to appreciate craftmanship and elegant design. I love to embroider, aman amateur callligrapher and quilter. Next I want to learn to make lace in the traditional manner from Galicia, Spain. Thank you Mr. Lauren I like you even more now that I know your from the Bronx - generations of hard working, no nonsese, good folks. :) God bless you.

[@maryanneevans9563]

I love that he is wearing a shirt from K-Mart.

[@cuauhtemocmorisco3493]

It's amazing how Ralph Lauren inspires so many people of all different cultures💙

[@cookd]

Wow, quite surprised that she seems to be so incredibly comfortable being rude and critical to someone who she seems to not have a relationship with at all.

[@mingleii]

Damn he made that Kmart shirt look good

[@kg6qzx]

Ralph is always so down to earth. Classy and caring...he’d be just as happy without tons of money. He’s about lifestyle and living your life with a vision. I’ve always enjoyed that. You can call it advertising, yes, but he lives it as well. Hemingway Fishing in Key West...he did two Sportsman collections focused on this lifestyle among many many others....all fun stuff. He’s a family Man with great American Style. Truly successful people do things because they are passionate about... and make money as a result...it’s not always their primary focus. I’ve always enjoyed the photo of him when he was a young boy wearing the Military Jacket with a Moose sweater....he had that vision for his own style...then created the Polo lifestyle after. I’ve been collecting Polo since 1993 and I enjoy it as much as Ralph did creating it.

[@debbiem6406]

Yes, I love how down-to-earth he is, too. But, “tons of money” is exactly how he’s able to live the lifestyle he loves.

[@debbiem6406]

Wonderful interview. I’m always annoyed when pretentious people out there pronounce “Lauren” with a French inflection. He’s one of our iconic American designers, people!

[@John-mf6ky]

Never knew anything about this guy, but I already like him. Seems cool as hell.

[@MarcusLeepapi]

Thank you so much...He is a great man!!!!

[@agneslaufer9579]

I adore Ralph Lauren not only for the greatness of fashion, it's timless and we both have roots in Belarus and almost the same last name. I'm so in love .

[@BT3701]

Seems like a really down to Earth type of guy. The type I believe that I could really sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee and a bit of conversation with.

[@stewartquark1661]

Gotta run to K-Mart and buy a flannel shirt. AFTER I buy a Ralph Lauren one.....nice, secure, brave man!

[@steelstreet3765]

Did you ever find a cool flannel shirt?

[@stewartquark1661]

@@steelstreet3765 Funny you should ask this question now because just a few days ago my wife bought me a flannel shirt that I wore yesterday but it was purchased from Amazon........still

[@patrickhammond9954]

Living legend

[@fortimeless3299]

1967 RL: Ralph Lauren.RL: Remember Legend.

[@L0r3n2]

Ralph Lauren made our dreams. Respect

[@jamesdunn9714]

His ranch is near Ridgeway, Colorado. A beautiful area not far from Telluride.

[@RUCROCK1]

Thank you, he's one of the fibers of my being. Be Safe;-)

[@tysupply8408]

ralph lauren is really a legend 🐐 his rags to riches story has inspired me to fo better😊

[@suzanneschulz8479]

Great story

[@tracilovespsych]

Super classy guy and humble!

[@blakesasha3517]

He sells his shirts for $80 a pop but he wears $10 Kmart shirts

[@aliviastar5140]

No 8 dollar shirts get it right lol

[@tnmtemerity]

Like he said, it’s about what you feel good in.

[@ChrisMorgan86]

Ralph Lauren Icon

[@jrgarcia4679]

It would be awesome to spend the day with him, & learn about perspectives of life & business

[@robertdriggers379]

Wonderful story, wonderful man.

[@RC-ku8pr]

I LOVE THE NAME RALPH LAUREN..... LOVE LOVE HIS CLOTHING LINE ....BEAUTIFUL....

[@lukemeola]

What an inspiration

[@98point6]

I bought the giant RL coffee table book (ISBN 0847837432) a few years back. I never tire of flipping through the pages. Not only great fashion but a great structure to the book.

[@PerfectoKiss]

The fact that he wore something from KMart says a lot. I appreciate that.

[@nicedoppy2077]

My Man, love it!! God Bless U R. L. :)

[@SECONDHANDUSA]

I was dreaming the other day of Ralph Lauren as if I was working for him as a "designer" always dreamed of it... maybe in another life time :)

[@inac9873]

My Favorite Brand. #ralphlauren #poloralphlauren

[@kwclove7623]

He’s like 5’6”. Thank you Ralph, for providing small sizes for us.

[@ProbeRoket]

Keep it going ralphie!!

[@MrOsrick1]

He set the pace! & we will continue... Osrick ingredients Cricket

[@Foxstab]

An old style man. 60 years married to the same gal. A dying breed. His wife probably the same, seeing as how women are today.

[@midas8877]

much love

[@humble1454]

HUH'BRUH. Respect..

[@ballwood12345]

That's cool👍

[@Ryanbfr]

Respect

[@anamariaminucci243]

In Brazil, we have a big problem with fabrics and colors. During the summer is really hot and we cannot find suitable clothes for really hot wheather. We need to use white and blues colors (cool colors) and cotton.

[@zainabnasir5571]

Graceful man RL

[@straightlikethat09]

That shirt

[@drewhendley]

The Man 🇺🇸

[@jamesallison4875]

I wasn’t expecting to like him so much.

[@AliTass]

Well would you look at that, a KMart flannel shirt that lasted for so many years. It kind of shows you that quality and long-lasting clothes are not confined to ones that costs an arm and a leg

[@bretmelton7116]

For the most part, he has never allowed his brand to be tarnished

[@queenlegitimate5015]

I don't care too much for the interviewer. She seems so dismissive. She isn't LISTENING it seems.

[@FoodNPlacesSF]

Only few male designers are not gay. He's one of them

[@goldenorchid833]

i love this cowboy

[@letitsnow8518]

He s the man

[@Setbols]

Somebody know the song name that starts at 1:01?

[@nancyyonce2906]

I LIKE YOUR STYLE

[@Rebirth_isaac]

Bronx native!

[@charleshamilton9274]

Well, “Ralph Lauren” does convey aspiration much better than “Ralph Lifshitz.” His fashion empire has suffered of late and I was truly saddened to see the Polo/Ralph Lauren store in Cherry Creek Mall close. And there was that extremely unfortunate and ill-advised collaboration with Melania Trump. Still, the brand survives, barely, and I buy many of his offerings albeit at some far-from-posh retailers like Macy’s and Dillard’s. And, for the true aficionado, a visit to the flagship stores in NYC or Beverly Hills is a treat. Ralph deserves his success and I only wish him the very best.

[@steelstreet3765]

It's not how much the clothes cost it's how you wear it!

[@violetfields2061]

♥️

[@rachelmishal7281]

אני לא יודעת אם זה ברור לך - אלוהים נגע בך בכל החיים!!

[@xen.sky_8674]

My English teacher just used this video as a comprehension source.

[@JJEAM_]

😤💫💫💫🔥🔥🔥

[@mrs.salazar5219]

If he can wear K-mart shirt, then he should sell his clothes there!

[@williamhindle4366]

YoUve gOt To PaVE tHis RoAD

[@mariadealba7172]

👍

[@mikem3789]

👏👏👏 😁

[@rwnorris24]

Why wouldn't "Ricky" and Ralph Build a YellowStone Style Polo pitch?

[@gustavolara9919]

Despite all his swag, he still wears utilitarian clothes, legend

[@AdityaPrasad01]

kevin,aman,vivek,akshansh,sanjyot

[@sanjyotchatarkar840]

woah

[@AdityaPrasad01]

@@sanjyotchatarkar840 ohh yeah

[@akshanshrawat6930]

@@AdityaPrasad01 noiceeeeeee

[@mathiewsoliman2555]

Ralph lauren born in October 14th 1939

[@RAHMANBANKS]

my cousin

[@AndyZaturno]

A role model for LOTS of us. He is also a Jewish hero.

[@freehhhh2086]

Haha jew

[@AndyZaturno]

@@freehhhh2086 excuse me?

[@freehhhh2086]

@@AndyZaturno U HEARD ME

[@freehhhh2086]

@@AndyZaturno entiendes o no huele bicho

[@godchrist5563]

Oh my, we went to the Polo store in Orlando, FL and some of the clerks did NOT speak English. What country are we in?

[@mikev7451]

All I would wear is Ralph, if it was a bit cheaper lol

[@idid1866]

Get a better job!

[@slendy3893]

English assignment les gooo

[@christophersaylor8749]

1:15 Zebra ...Lets Explore

[@dmars7264]

Isn't too hung up on labels???? He sued and put lots of polo clubs out of business. Forget that part?

[@beckya640]

D Mars Protected his brand from being watered down.

[@tygottafeelin9753]

That’s Business

[@Vic-rf6hs]

Make a design and give me credit for it.. ok.

[@JerryRiceBall]

Becky Armady 😂😂😂. He oversaturated the market himself. RL is a shell of what it once was in its early 90’s heyday. The company is now known for cheap fabrics and lazy designs.

[@Timelykel]

Check GS bs

[@brynwest4495]

*Ralph Lifshitz

[@barbararey843]

Dear ladies and gentlemen, I apologize for the typographical errors in my comment below. I hurt my hand and was trying to type with only one hand. Practice makes perfect.

[@AmazingMinecraft247]

???

[@JerryRiceBall]

Polo Ralph Lauren as a company has been in a steep decline the past 2 decades. It all started when the company went public in 1997. The quality(or lack thereof) is comically bad nowadays. Its sad seeing what has become of a brand that at one point had such an allure. RL went from being a trendsetter to chasing trends. Smh.

[@leonita.berisha7743]

Check GS bs

[@maddy7230]

Why does she act so disgusted

[@steve19811]

Full of contradictions in my opinion....

[@paulmcgee1867]

King of made in China?

[@bigtonithegreatjamboni9850]

He owns the most expensive car in the world, one of the only two type 57 SC Bugatti Atlantics

[@antoniocasula5185]

Ralph Lauren and Giorgio Armani. Two giants❤