Ralph Lauren: In His Own Fashion: The Life and Vision Behind an American Icon

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“Some will call it a fashion book, others might call it a biography. Ralph Lauren: In His Own Fashion is unquestionably a superb primer for those who have not read or followed the trajectory of Mr. Lauren.” — New York Journal of Books Here is a richly illustrated biography of iconic American designer Ralph Lauren told through the lens of fashion by Alan Flusser, the author of Dressing the Man , the seminal tome on men’s fashion. This unique coffee table book on the life and career of one of America’s most successful fashion designers includes in-depth chapters like: * Starting with a Tie * The Early Years * Getting the Gang Together * Upon the Terra Firma of His Own Taste * A Portfolio of Stories, Sittings & Sightings * And more! Flusser says in his introduction, “Although one of my primary missions is to establish an artistic knighting of Mr. Lauren, of equal importance is to illuminate his many courageous marketing and business decisions along with their life lessons for future generations to be inspired by. Watching Ralph become who he is has long been a source of inspiration and wonder for those of us who share his Aristotelian vision, ‘not with things as they are, but with things as they might be and ought to be.’” Published as part of Ralph Lauren’s 50th anniversary, Alan Flusser’s book looks at the life of the iconic American designer’s impact both on fashion and on broader American culture. This high-level-yet-intimate reflection on the life and work of Ralph Lauren shows how a preppy young boy from the Bronx created one of the most recognizable brands in American fashion. Packed with beautiful color images, this lushly produced book is perfect for displaying, sharing, and gifting. Review: Beautiful coffee table book that works during the holidays and year-round - I bought this as a coffee table book since it coordinated with my Christmas decor, but happy that it still looks great on my shelves even after Christmas. I plan to use it as year-round decor. It is stunning! What I liked: • Big, sturdy book • Rich green color • Perfect for use in your Christmas decor or all year round If you’re looking for a stunning coffee table book that doubles as both home decor but also provides beautiful pictures inside, this is a great option. I'm glad I got it! Review: Beautiful Book About Ralph Lauren - I came to appreciate Ralph Lauren later in life. As a young man, I always felt his designs were too preppy and over the top. Then, I began to buy some of his vintage pieces and started decorating my home in the Ralph Lauren style which made me buy this book. There are great photos in it that gave me inspiration and you also learn about Ralph's journey in fashion and design that made him the legendary icon we all know today. I still wont wear a shirt with a polo player on it but I'll throw on a vintage tweed and purple jeans on a brisk fall day.