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.
Hukin and Heath Silver Plated Dumbbell Cocktail Shaker
By Hukin & Heath
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A silver-plated cocktail shaker in the form of a dumbbell. Manufactured by Hukin and Heath around 1930. The dumbbell unscrews to reveal a strainer and a reservoir to hold your bevera...
Silver Plate
20th Century Silver Plated Art Deco Cocktail Shaker, France c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming silver plated cocktail shaker, of French origin and dating back to the mid-20th century. Exquisite in its craftsmanship, the cocktail shaker is of clear Art Deco form, rem...
Silver Plate
$3,018
H 8.67 in Dm 3.94 in
Vintage 20th Century Italian Solid Silver Cocktail Shaker, Made In Naples c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A 20th Century Italian solid silver cocktail shaker with a polished, smooth body. Designed in the Art Deco style, it serves as both a practical bar accessory and an eye-catching piec...
Silver
Stylish Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by William Hutton
By William Hutton & Sons
Located in Bath, GB
A highly desirable cocktail shaker, Art Deco in era, dating to c.1930 with a wonderfully stylish modernist design incorporating a loop design to the top of the cap. The design of ...
Silver Plate
1960s Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by P.M. - Italian Barware
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Gorgeous Cocktail Shaker in Silver Plated by P.M. Made in Italy This cocktail shaker is a piece of art. It's signed at the bottom and is in excellent condition. Dimension: diam...
Metal
Vintage T&F Chrome Cocktail Shaker – Italian Barware
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage chrome cocktail shaker by T&F 1905, featuring a sleek three-piece design with built-in strainer and fitted cap. This piece showcases a classic mid-century modern silhouette w...
Stainless Steel
1960s Luxury Handcrafted Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker from Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Luxury handcrafted cocktail shaker in stainless steel. Made in Italy. This shaker is in excellent condition. Dimension: diam 3,54 x 8,66 H inches diam cm 9 x cm 22 H
Stainless Steel
English Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker by Mappin & Webb
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome 1 pint cocktail shaker in silver plate by the top-notch silversmith, Mappin & Webb of London and Sheffield. The underside is fully marked together with the trademark "Mappin Plate...
Silver Plate
$350
H 9.88 in Dm 3.75 in
Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker by Silversmith Longuet, Paris, circa 1950
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
French silversmith Maison Longuet, Paris, crafted this stunning modernist silver plate cylindrical cocktail or Martini shaker. The three-sectioned cocktail shaker has a removable cap...
Metal, Silver Plate
Art Deco Silver Plate Cocktail Shaker by Silversmith Robert Linzeler, 1930s
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
French silversmith Robert Linzeler, Paris, crafted this lovely Art Deco silver plate cylindrical cocktail or Martini Shaker in the 1930s. The three-sectioned cocktail shaker has a re...
Metal, Silver Plate
