About polo ralph lauren Polo ralph lauren(Nyse:Rl)Is american fashion designer ralph lauren's luxury lifestyle company. Polo ralph laurenspecializes in high end casual/semi formal wear for men and women, as well as accessories, fragrance, and housewares. The brand was launched in 1967 when ralph lauren, born ralph lifschitz, got a $50, 000 loan.Prior to starting ralph lauren, he worked for brooks brothers.In 1968 he started a line of men's ties.By 1969 he had a boutique store within the manhattan department store bloomingdale's.In 1971, polo ralph lauren launched its first women's collection and his first standalone store in beverly hills, california.Ten years later, in 1981, the brand went global with its first international store on london's new bond street.The polo sport line was introduced in 1993. The brand now produces clothing, accessories, fragrances, ralph lauren uomo r ... Read more »