Ralph Lauren Talks About Living The American Dream — forbes.com

Ralph Lauren has always been ahead of his time. For close to five decades, he has successfully steered his startup into a global multibillion-dollar lifestyle empire embodying the iconography of America, which today comprises apparel, homeware, accessories and fragrances and operates over 300 stores worldwide. Recognized as one of the world’s greatest business leaders, the New York-based American fashion designer, entrepreneur and philanthropist draws inspiration from New England’s rusticity, the West’s natural beauty, Hollywood’s glamor, the spirit of safari and the grandeur of an English estate for his impressive portfolio of premium lifestyle brands. Gifted with the Midas touch, everything he works on turns into gold, and his products are all about creating a dream he’d want for himself and that his customers would want for themselves. According to Forbes’ list of billionaires, the 75-year-old self-made man is currently worth $7.7 billion.

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