Who is Ralph Lauren?
By: by Jane O'Connor ; illustrated by Stephen Marchesi
Contributors: Marchesi, Stephen, illustrator; Harrison, Nancy, 1963- illustrator
Series: Who was?; Who was--?
Publisher: Penguin Workshop; Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House; Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 107
ISBN-13: 9781524784027; 9781524784034
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Biography; Fashion designers
Description: "The polo player with the raised mallet - everyone knows the Ralph Lauren logo. Now readers can learn the amazing story of the man who is a true American fashion icon. Born in the Bronx, even as a teenager Ralph Lauren was known for his distinctive fashion sense, having a taste for both classic preppy clothes and vintage looks like beat-up leather jackets. He got his start in the fashion business by selling ties that he designed. From ties he went on to create a global fashion empire. In this easy-to-read biography, best-selling author and Who Was? creator Jane O'Connor explains exactly how a fashion line is created - from first drawings to models strutting on the runway"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 107).