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Ralph Lauren Corporation

A maker of luxury lifestyle goods, Ralph Lauren designs and sells clothing, handbags, footwear, fragrances, home items, and hospitality across brands like Polo Ralph Lauren, Lauren Ralph Lauren, and Chaps. The company began in 1967 when designer Ralph Lauren launched a line of wide, handmade neckties under the name "Polo"—chosen for its Old Hollywood glamour—working out of a single drawer in the Empire State Building.