Ralph Lauren Will Become Knight, He Will Receive the Order of the British Empire!
From Designer to nobleman
Designer Ralph Lauren has been charming the world with his luxurious models for over 50 years, and the United Kingdom has prepared a proper gift to this anniversary! During a ceremony next year, he will receive a knighthood for his lifelong efforts, fashion contribution and also for helping cancer patients. He will be the first American designer to receive such honour!
Sir? Not at all...
Since the title Sir can be used only by the citizens of the United Kingdom and the countries in which Queen Elizabeth II is the head of state, Ralph Lauren will have to settle with “only” the title KBE. These letters hide this prestigious title and can be used by honoured citizens of other countries. In the past, the title was given to Bill Gates, Steven Spielberg, Ronald Reagan or George Bush.
Everything started with a tie
The American fashion designer who will celebrate his 80th birthday next year, was born to Jewish immigrant family from Belarus in wild Bronx in New York. In 1967 he introduced to the world a luxury tie called Polo. Things went fast, and a year later he debuted with his first men's collection.
Golden 70s
The iconic horse logo first appeared on the cuff of a ladies’ shirt in 1971. During the 1970s, Ralph Lauren participated in the production of luxury costumes for the movie The Great Gatsby, he introduced an iconic polo shirt in 24 colour shades and designed first luxury perfumes – Polo for men and Lauren for women.
80s in the spirit of philanthropy
In the 80s, Ralph Lauren opened boutiques all around the world, launched Ralph Lauren Homme and began to engage in the fight against cancer – together with Katharine Graham (Washington Post publisher) founded the Nina Hyde Center for breast cancer research.
On the top
In the 1990s, Ralph Lauren’s gowns appeared at the most prestigious events. In 1999, Gwyneth Paltrow takes an Oscar for the role in Shakespeare in Love in luxury pink dress from Ralph Lauren. In the 21st century the designer excels at world fashion weeks and his models are the adornments of the catwalks. In short, he who can... gets the Order!
