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.
$225 / item
H 1 in Dm 10.75 in
5pc Ralph Lauren RL Polo 1992 Wedgwood Claire Plates Tea Cup Place Setting
By Wedgwood, Ralph Lauren
Located in Dayton, OH
4 Available, sold separately Ralph Lauren RL Polo 1992 Wedgwood Claire embossed Neoclassical ribbon / acanthus berries motif place settings. Each set includes five pieces and comes...
Porcelain
67 Pieces Of Lenox Royal Scoll Dinnerware Set
Located in Tarrytown, NY
LENOX ROYAL SCROLL 11 Dinner Plates 11 Salad plates 6 Soup bowls 11 Bread and butter plates 11 Saucers 11 Cups 1 Gravy boat and plate 1 Tureen 1 large Platter 1 serving bowl 1 Salt...
Ceramic
Majestic Line Rosenthal Porcelain Dinnerware Service for 12
By Rosenthal
Located in New York, NY
This striking Majestic Line Rosenthal Porcelain Dinner Wear Service for 12 originates from Germany, Circa 1980. Each piece features remarkable gilt textural detailing circumscribing ...
Porcelain
$27,168 / set
H 1.58 in Dm 9.06 in
Francis Higgins III Edwardian Sterling Silver Dinner Plates made in 1904
By Francis Higgins
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1904 by Francis Higgins III this classic Edwardian sterling silver set of 12 dinner plates is of a plain, unadorned design with a polished surface. Each plate...
Sterling Silver
Seltmann Weiden Goldplated White Porcelain Dinnerware, Set of 82 Pieces
By Seltmann Weiden
Located in Miami, FL
Offered are 82 pieces of the gold-plated rimmed porcelain "Annabell" pattern of Seltmann Weiden dinnerware. 18 Dinner Plates: 9.5" Diameter, 1" High 12 Butter Dishes: 2.325" Diame...
Gold Plate
Rare Sevres Art Deco Dinner Service-Jean Luce
By Jean Luce
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Amazing collection of Jean Luce designed and signed Sevres porcelain dinner service. The set consists of 12 dinner plates, 12 rimmed soup bowls, 8 cups and saucers (2 sizes), covered...
Porcelain
Set of 24 Silver Underplates
Located in London, GB
Set of 24 silver underplates Continental, 20th Century Height 1.5cm, diameter 30cm This very refined set of twenty-four underplates (also called charger plates) was crafted in the...
Silver
Ambassador by Royal Crown Derby China - 63 Piece Set
Located in Tampa, FL
Ambassador by Royal Crown Derby china with gold leaves, orange flowers and a blue band, set of sixty three pieces. This china set has been disc...
Porcelain
Wedgwood Porcelain Tableware Dinner Service For 12 People
By Wedgwood
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Beautiful Wedgwood porcelain tableware dinner service for twelve people with coffee serving set with hand painted design details. The service is in great condition. Maker's mark undersigned. Include 87 pieces all-together. 12 dinner plate 10 3/4" D. 12 Salad plate...
Gold
KPM, Poland. Set of four porcelain lunch plates.
Located in København, Copenhagen
KPM, Poland. A set of four porcelain lunch plates. Cream-colored with gold rim decoration. Classic style. 1930s/1940s. Marked. In excellent condition. Dimensions: D 21.0 cm.
Porcelain
Ralph Lauren Academy Platinum Dinnerware, 4 Place Settings Set
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 (four) place settings in the academy platinum pattern by Ralph Lauren Home collection. Bone china. Signed. Imported, production period 1995-2002. Features a platinum/silv...
Porcelain
Ralph Lauren Wedgewood Clearwater Dinnerware ~ 4 Place Settings
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
Four place settings in the Clearwater pattern by Wedgwood for Ralph Lauren. Features a cable knit motif at trim and brand stamp at undersides. Made in England, circa 2000. Origina...
Ceramic
Ralph Lauren Home Spectator Cadet 4-Piece Serving Set
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
A four-piece serving set in the Spectator Cadet blue pattern by Ralph Lauren Home Collection. Signed, made in 1995-1996. Includes oval serving platter, round vegetable serving bowl,...
Porcelain
Ralph Lauren Home Spectator Black Dinnerware, Set of 4 Place Settings
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
A set of four (4) place settings in the Spectator Black pattern by Ralph Lauren Home Collection. Porcelain. Signed, 1995-1996. White with black wide stripe border and silver trim. ...
Porcelain
Ralph Lauren Home Spectator Cadet 9-Piece Set
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
A set of nine (9) pieces in the Cadet blue / gold pattern by Ralph Lauren Home Collection. Signed, made in 1995-1996. Includes the following nine pieces: 1 creamer 1 sugar bowl 1 8...
Porcelain
Ralph Lauren Farmstead Ticking Dinnerware ~ 12 piece set
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
A 12 piece dinnerware set in the Farmstead blue and white pattern by Ralph Lauren Home collection. Signed. Ironstone. Made in England; cir...
Ceramic
