Who is Ralph Lauren?

"The polo player with the raised mallet - everyone knows the Ralph Lauren logo. Now readers can learn the amazing story of the man who is a true American fashion icon. Born in the Bronx, even as a teenager Ralph Lauren was known for his distinctive fashion sense, having a taste for both classic...

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Main Author: O'Connor, Jane (Author)
Other Authors: Marchesi, Stephen (Illustrator), Harrison, Nancy, 1963- (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House, [2017]
Series: Who is-- ?
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Summary: "The polo player with the raised mallet - everyone knows the Ralph Lauren logo. Now readers can learn the amazing story of the man who is a true American fashion icon. Born in the Bronx, even as a teenager Ralph Lauren was known for his distinctive fashion sense, having a taste for both classic preppy clothes and vintage looks like beat-up leather jackets. He got his start in the fashion business by selling ties that he designed. From ties he went on to create a global fashion empire. In this easy-to-read biography, best-selling author and Who Was? creator Jane O'Connor explains exactly how a fashion line is created - from first drawings to models strutting on the runway"--
Physical Description: 107 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (page 107).
ISBN: 9781524784027
1524784028
9781524784034
1524784036
9780606405041
0606405046
Author Notes: Jane O'Connor is the award-wining author of over 100 children's books, including the New York Times best-selling Fancy Nancy series.