Is Ralph Lauren the Same as Polo Ralph Lauren? Explained

Ralph Lauren is the company, and Polo Ralph Lauren is its core line. This summary is based on an explainer from The Vou.

Company versus line

Ralph Lauren Corporation is the umbrella company. It was founded in 1967 by Ralph Lauren and began with men’s ties sold under the name Polo. Polo Ralph Lauren is the preppy core line, best known for the Polo shirt introduced in 1972.

Other lines

• Ralph Lauren Purple Label, the top men’s line, introduced in 1995 and inspired by European tailoring.
• RRL, launched in 1993 and named after Ralph Lauren’s Colorado ranch, with vintage workwear influences.
• Lauren Ralph Lauren, a lower-priced women’s line.
• Ralph Lauren Collection, the top women’s line.

What to check

Look at the label to see which line you are buying, as price and quality tiers differ.

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