Ralph Lauren - Ralph Lauren The first image-maker , according to New York magazine, Ralph Lauren is one of the fashion industry s biggest hitters. Lauren s empire was founded in 1967, after he opened his first ever tie shop, with no formal design training. Next came menswear and, in 1971, Lauren introduced his women s label. The chic, preppy look of his designer collections is now complemented by the whole gamut of sportswear, casualwear and home furnishings. He has a successful range of perfumes & aftershaves including Ralph Lauren Polo Sport Ralph Lauren Romance & Safari