Fashion & Design
Ralph Lauren
Estimated Net Worth
$8.2 Billion
Quick Facts
- Full Name Ralph Lifshitz (legally changed to Ralph Lauren)
- Born October 14, 1939
- Nationality American
- Primary Sources Ralph Lauren Corporation, Real Estate, Investments
Biography
Ralph Lauren is an American fashion designer and business executive who built one of the world's most recognizable luxury lifestyle brands from a small tie business into a global empire spanning apparel, home furnishings, restaurants, and hospitality. Starting with a $50,000 loan in 1967, he transformed the Polo Ralph Lauren brand into an aspirational lifestyle symbol that embodies American elegance and preppy sophistication, while maintaining significant control over his publicly-traded company.
Sources of Wealth
Ralph Lauren Corporation Stock & Control
~$6 Billion
Majority ownership and control of Ralph Lauren Corporation, the publicly-traded luxury lifestyle company with global operations in fashion, accessories, home goods, and hospitality, generating over $6 billion in annual revenue.
Real Estate Portfolio
~$1.5 Billion
Extensive luxury real estate holdings including estates in the Hamptons, Bedford, Colorado ranches, and other premium properties, plus flagship retail locations worldwide.
Classic Car Collection & Other Investments
~$700 Million
One of the world's finest classic automobile collections featuring rare Ferraris, Porsches, and other vintage cars, plus diversified investment portfolio and art collection.