Ralph Lauren

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Who

Ralph Lauren (born Ralph Lifshitz), an American Jewish fashion designer from an Ashkenazi immigrant family.

When

1967

Where

New York City, USA

Ralph Lauren built one of the world's most recognisable fashion and lifestyle brands, beginning with a line of ties in 1967 and the Polo label. Born Ralph Lifshitz in the Bronx to Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants from Belarus, he became one of America's most influential designers.

Part of “The Gifts of the Jews” — verified Jewish contributions to the world, with sources.