Ralph

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Ralph Lauren Corporation is a [publicly traded](en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Publicly_traded) American fashion and lifestyle brand founded in 1967 by [Ralph Lauren](en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Lauren) in [New York City](en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City). The company markets products in apparel, home, accessories, and fragrances, and is most known for its flagship brand, Polo Ralph Lauren. The company's brands include mid-range, sub-premium, and premium labels up to its highest priced [luxury](en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxury_goods) Ralph Lauren Purple Label apparel. Ralph Lauren licenses its name and branding to [Luxottica](en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxottica) for eyewear; [L'Oréal](en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L'Or%C3%A9al) for fragrances and cosmetics; [Hanesbrands](en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanesbrands) for underwear and sleepwear; O5 Apparel for its Chaps brand; [Kohl's](en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kohl's) and Hollander Sleep Products for bedding; [Designers Guild](en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Designers_Guild) for fabric and wallpaper; and Theodore Alexander for home furniture. | Flagship store on Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in the Gertrude Rhinelander Waldo House | - | | --- | --- | | Formerly | Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation | | Company type | Public | | Traded as | NYSE: RL (Class A), S&P 500 component | | Industry | Fashion | | Founded | 1967; 59 years ago (1967) | | Founder | Ralph Lauren | | Headquarters | New York City,, U.S. 40°45′47″N 73°58′17″W / 40.76307°N 73.97137°W / 40.76307; -73.97137 | | Number of locations | 564 (2024) | | Area served | Worldwide | | Key people | Ralph Lauren (executive chairman and CCO), Patrice Louvet (president and CEO), David Lauren (vice chairman and CIO) | | Products | Luxury clothing, footwear, fragrances, housewares, furniture, jewelry | | Services | Tailoring | | Revenue | Increase US$6.63 billion (2024) | | Operating income | Increase US$756 million (2024) | | Net income | Increase US$646 million (2024) | | Total assets | Decrease US$6.60 billion (2024) | | Total equity | Increase US$2.45 billion (2024) | | Number of employees | 23,400 (2024) | | Subsidiaries | Polo Jeans Company, LLC, Ralph Lauren Home Collections, Inc., Ralph Lauren Media, LLC, Ralph Lauren Watch and Jewelry Company SÀRL (50%), RL Fragrances, LLC | | Website | ralphlauren.com |