To suggest that Ralph Lauren has come a long way is an understatement. From his humble beginnings as a tie salesman working out of a drawer at New York’s Empire State Building, he grew one of the world’s largest and most successful fashion empires from scratch.
For decades, Ralph Lauren’s clothing brand has blended classic, preppy Americana East Coast-style with the look of upper-crust English aristocracy. This style is the hallmark of Ralph Lauren’s design and can be seen in all facets of his brand, from its vintage apparel, accessories and jewelry to furniture and décor.
The iconic fashion designer was born Ralph Rueben Lifshitz in New York City and grew up in the Bronx. When he and his brother were in their teens, they changed their surname from Lifshitz to Lauren after being teased about it at school. Later on, Lauren took business classes at night, worked at various menswear retailers and did a stint in the U.S. Army. While working at tie manufacturer Beau Brummel, he was inspired to create his own line of ties.
In 1967, Lauren launched “Polo,” ties handmade from high-quality fabrics featuring a wide design. They were a success. Lauren sold $500,000 worth to retail giants Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Paul Stuart in his first year.
Lauren expanded his designs into clothing, with his first menswear line of classic tweed suits in 1968 and, in 1971, his first line of womenswear featuring classic feminine tailoring. Lauren’s nostalgic fashion soon captured the eye of Hollywood. He created costumes for the 1974 adaptation of The Great Gatsby and was responsible for Diane Keaton’s distinctive feminine menswear look in 1977’s Annie Hall. Ralph Lauren’s designs have since garnered national and international acclaim and recognition — from Gwyneth Paltrow’s iconic pink 1999 Oscars dress to becoming the official outfitter of Team USA for the Olympics since 2008.
In 2018, Ralph Lauren celebrated his 50th anniversary with a star-studded fashion show and, in 2019, was awarded an honorary knighthood — the highest British honor — for services to fashion.
On 1stDibs, discover a wide range of vintage Ralph Lauren shirts, sweaters and other clothing.
Ralph Lauren Blue Label Burnished Gold Silk Chiffon Bias Cut Maxi Skirt 6
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ralph Lauren blue label burnished gold silk chiffon, bias cut maxi skirt marked size 6. From the early 2000's styled to sit at the hip. Seamed waist. Lightly textured chiffon done i...
Vintage Ralph Lauren 1990s Blue + White Floral Print 90s Cotton Midi Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic classic vintage ( early 90s does 50s ) RALPH LAUREN blue and white floral print cotton high waisted midi skirt. Features white button...
Vintage Ralph Lauren Long Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover timeless elegance with this Vintage Ralph Lauren long skirt, a beautifully tailored piece that embodies the brand’s signature blend of classic Americana and refined sophisti...
Ralph Lauren Long skirt size S
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Linen (67%) Mulberry silk (33%) Beige color Inserts with different patterns Presence of tears and holes that makes it unique and special Elastic waist Total length cm 97 (3818 inches...
S/S 1995 Ralph Lauren Collection Black White Silk Satin Houndstooth Flared Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Ralph Lauren Collection skirt from the Spring/Summer 1995 collection is cut in a mid-length flared silhouette with a smooth high waist and small belt loops. It is made from blac...
F/W 1999 Ralph Lauren Runway Yellow Silk Satin Drawstring Maxi Skirt US8
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This yellow silk satin maxi skirt from the Fall/Winter 1999 Ralph Lauren Purple Label collection features a fluid silhouette with a drawstring waist ...
NWT S/S 2000 Ralph Lauren White Black Gingham Silk Taffeta Flare Midi Skirt 8
By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This new-with-tags Ralph Lauren midi skirt from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection is crafted from crisp black and white gingham silk taffeta. F...
S/S 2000 Ralph Lauren Black White Gingham Silk Taffeta Pencil Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Ralph Lauren pencil skirt from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection is cut in a straight, fitted silhouette. It is crafted in black and white gingham silk taffeta with clean panel ...
Ralph Lauren Distressed Sand Washed Denim Maxi Skirt with Train, ss 2003
By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Ralph Lauren Purple Label Runway Skirt ▪ Spring-Summer 2003 ▪ Crafted from distressed heavyweight sand-washed denim ▪ Boasts a floor-length silhouette with two long trains...
$440Sale Price|20% Off
1990s Ralph Lauren Black Label Size 6 Paisley Vintage 90s Cotton Mini Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish vintage early 90s RALPH LAUREN Black Label tropical paisley and flower print mini skirt! Features a light blue background, with floral paisle...
$552Sale Price|20% Off
RALPH LAUREN Collection Size 6 Tan Suede Pencil Below Knee Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN Collection skirt comes in a tan suede featuring a pencil style, double back slits, and a back zip up closure. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 6 Measurements...
Y2K Ralph Lauren Silk Yellow Floral Print Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Y2K Ralph Lauren Silk Yellow Floral Print Skirt is a stunning piece that epitomizes the vibrant spirit of early 2000s fashion. Crafted from luxurious silk, this skirt features a ...
$1,161
RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION Pre-Fall 2025 Size 4 Kyler Green Moss Leather Lambskin Buckle Mini Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION Pre-Fall 2025 "Kyler" mini skirt in a moss green lambskin leather featuring a wrap style with double buckle closure. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Conditi...
F/W 2006 Ralph Lauren Runway 'Gemma' Royal Purple Taffeta Flared Maxi Skirt US6
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Ralph Lauren "Gemma" skirt from the Fall/Winter 2006 collection is cut in a floor-length, flared silhouette. It is crafted in royal purple silk taffeta with inverted pleats that...
S/S 2001 Ralph Lauren Runway Ad Creme Black Pleated Silk Tennis Skirt 4US
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Spring/Summer 2001 collection, this fabulous black and off-white pleated Ralph Lauren Purple Label skirt debuted on the season's runway as part of look 17, modeled by Teresa...
$196Sale Price|20% Off
RALPH LAUREN Size 4 Metallic Grey Wool Blend Denim Pencil Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
This gorgeous RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION skirt comes in a dark gray wool blend denim look fabric with a glossy metallic sheen and feature a pencil silhouette and silk lining. Minor wear...
Ralph Lauren Fancy skirt size 42
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Cotton Multicolor fancy Elastic waist With final double flounce Total length cm 54 (2125 inches) Waist cm 39 expandable (1535 inches)
$108Sale Price|20% Off
RALPH LAUREN Blue Label Size 8 Brown & Beige Houndstooth Wool Pencil Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN "Blue Label" skirt comes in a brown & beige houndstooth wool with a slip liner featuring a pencil style and a side zipper closure.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked...
RALPH LAUREN Size 4 Black Wool Blend Classic Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL midi skirt in a black wool material featuring a pencil style, and front slit. Union made.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 4 Measurements: Wai...
$161Sale Price|20% Off
RALPH LAUREN Size 8 Olive Wool / Cashmere A Line Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage COLLECTION by RALPH LAUREN skirt comes in forest green wool cashmere blend felt with an A line shape and darted waist. Matching jacket sold separately. Made in USA. Excellent...
$177Sale Price|20% Off
RALPH LAUREN Size 4 Blue Grey Wool Paisley Pencil Below Knee Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL skirt in a grey & blue paisley wool with a slip liner featuring a pencil style, back slit, and a side zipper closure. Made in USA. Excellent Pre-Owned Condit...
$126Sale Price|20% Off
RALPH LAUREN Black Label Size 4 Navy Wool Pencil Knee-Length Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN 'Black Label' skirt comes in a navy wool featuring a pencil style and a side zipper closure. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 4 Measurements: Waist: 26 in...
Ralph Lauren Printed Mini Circle Skirt in Navy Blue Silk
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Houston, TX
The Ralph Lauren Printed Mini Circle Skirt in navy blue silk exudes playful elegance with its flirty mini length and flowing, circular silhouette. C...
RALPH LAUREN black pleated hem A-line knee length skirt work US2 XS
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hong Kong, NT
RALPH LAUREN black pleated hem A-line knee length skirt work US2 XS Reference: LNKO/A01722 Brand: Ralph Lauren Material: Others Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Extra Details...
$250Sale Price|20% Off
RALPH LAUREN Size 8 Green Suede Pencil Below Knee Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION skirt in a green suede fabric featuring a pencil style, below knee length, and invisible side zipper closure. Made in USA.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Moder...
$126Sale Price|20% Off
RALPH LAUREN Black Label Size 6 Black Wool Blend Scalloped Hem A Line Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL skirt comes in a wool blend with an A line silhouette and scalloped hem. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: US 6 Measurements: Wai...
White pleated skirt in cotton tweed Chanel
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White pleated skirt in cotton tweed. Invisible zip on the side with branded zipper Pull. Small metallic brand on the top left side.Pockets. Fabric...
Jean Paul Gaultier Red & White Plaid Blanket Skirt 1991
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier red and white blanket skirt featuring a tartan plaid print, fringe edges, a high-lo...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Maxi Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk long skirt with yellow, green and white abstract shapes including glowers and leaves on a brown background from John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is semi fitted t...
Tom Ford for Gucci Spring 1999 Teal Blue Tropical Flower Print Skirt
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tom Ford for Gucci Spring '99 iconic blue floral print silk skirt as seen on the runway. Turquoise blue print with pink, yellow, and green floral motif. Frilly ruffle hem. Red leathe...
John Galliano Herringbone Silk Fishtail Skirt Spring/Summer 2001
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano's Spring/Summer 2001. Skirt cut from 100% silk in a woven herringbone jacquard — the pattern structural rather than printed — the skirt is constructed on the bias, givi...
Marc by Marc Jacobs S/S 2010 Gold & Aubergine Embellished Brocade Skirt
By Marc by Marc Jacobs
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Very opulent skirt from Marc Jacobs Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 2010 rendered in metallic floral stretch brocade. Designed in rich aubergine and champagne tones, the silhouette is co...
NWT Vintage Michael Kors 2000s Size 6 Suede Grommet Scalloped Hem Skirt Khaki
By Michael Kors
Located in San Diego, CA
Size: US 6 Measurements: Waist: 30 inches Hips: 36 inches Length (top back waist to hem): 24 inches A beautifully crafted early 2000s new with tags deadstock Michael Kors suede sk...
Chanel Race Flag Print Silk Asymmetrical Skirt 2023
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Chanel Race Flag Print Silk Asymmetrical Skirt 2023 is a striking fashion statement that embodies both luxury and sporty elegance. Crafted from high-quality silk, this long asymm...
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Dupioni Pleated Skirt size 34 1990s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Yellow and blue striped YSL skirt with gold-tone buttons. The extra button still attached inside the skirt. I have the blouse that matches this skirt on our storefront. Labe...
S/S 2002 Dolce & Gabbana Blue Green Satin Woven Ribbon Mini Skirt Y2K IT42
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning green and blue satin ribbon interlaced mini skirt designed by Dolce & Gabbana for their Spring/Summer 2002 collection. This gorgeous mini skirt debuted as part of Look 36 on Anouck Lepère. Britney Spears wore it to the Madrid premiere of her movie Crossroads and by Kylie Minogue to the 2002 Studio NJR Music Awards. Check out our storefront for more iconic Y2K...
Gucci by Tom Ford Spring/Summer 1999 Runway Silk Floral Skirt IT42
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Berlin, DE
A vibrant and highly recognizable piece from Tom Ford’s iconic tenure at Gucci, this Spring/Summer 1999 skirt is documented on the runway and in the season’s campaign. It exemplifies...
Paco Rabanne skirt Haute Couture Summer 1993
By Paco Rabanne
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
PACO RABANNE - PVC fishnet skirt with a black silk belt. The inside decoration is made of multicolored foam and polystyrene. The skirt is ornamented with blue, yellow, red, and green...
Sold
Size: UK 6-8 / 26" to 29" inch waist
Black Label Ralph Lauren 2000’s Peach Apricot Pure Silk Floaty Wrap Around Skirt
By Ralph Lauren Black Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in Sheffield, GB
A luxurious Pure Silk RALPH LAUREN Black Label skirt, in the most exquisite shade of Apricot (pale orange). Featuring a wrap around silhouette, Three Layers of ever so lightly textur...
RALPH LAUREN black pleated hem A-line knee length skirt work US2 XS
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hong Kong, NT
RALPH LAUREN black pleated hem A-line knee length skirt work US2 XS Reference: LNKO/A01722 Brand: Ralph Lauren Material: Others Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Extra Details...
Ralph Lauren S/S 2003 Pencil Skirt
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
From Ralph Lauren’s Spring/Summer 2003 collection, this 100% silk pencil skirt features a subtle striped floral print and a back buckle for a perfectly cinched, fitted silhouette....
S/S 1994 Ralph Lauren Sheer Blue White Printed Silk Chiffon Wrap Mini Skirt
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Ralph Lauren’s Spring/Summer 1994 collection, this sheer silk chiffon wrap skirt features an abstract blue and white print and a soft, fluid drape. Designed to tie at the waist,...
RALPH LAUREN Size 10 Black Nylon See Through Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN BLUE LABEL skirt in a black nylon featuring a see through style, A-line shape, and side snap closure. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: US 10 Measurements: ...
1990s Ralph Lauren Sheer Silk Chiffon Beige Clear Beaded Flare Midi Skirt
By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This fabulous beige beaded Ralph Lauren skirt, likely from the 1990s, is champagne-colored and covered in thousands of hand-sewn iridescent beads. The skirt falls just below the knee...
Late 1990s Ralph Lauren Black Silk Taffeta Voluminous Maxi Evening Skirt
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the late 1990s, this black Ralph Lauren Purple Label evening skirt is a classically beautiful addition to any wardrobe. This high-waisted skirt is constructed entirely of silk t...
Long burgundy velvet skirt Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Long burgundy velvet skirt. Velvet composition: 82% rayon, 18% silk. No indication about the lining composition but probably acetate. Zip and hook&eye closure on the left side SIZE...
1990S Ralph Lauren Earth-Tone Rayon Blend Twill Scenic Print Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
1990S Ralph Lauren Earth-Tone Rayon Blend Twill Scenic Print Skirt
RALPH LAUREN Size 8 Navy Cotton Distressed Pencil Below Knee Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN skirt in a navy cotton denim fabric featuring a distressed look, pencil style, below knee length, and a zip fly closure.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 8 Me...
RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION Size 8 Brown Suede Pencil Mid-Calf Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION skirt in a brown suede fabric featuring a mid-calf length, pencil style, and a button closure. Made in Italy. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 8 M...
RALPH LAUREN Size 8 Black Wool Pencil Below Knee Skirt
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN skirt in a black wool fabric featuring a below knee length, pencil style, and back zipper closure. Made in USA.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 8 Measurement...