From being a salesman for Brooks Brothers in New York, a young Ralph Lauren decided to jump head first into a business he knew very little about – fashion. A fish out of water, Lauren’s success did not come overnight. He was discouraged by many people, but he embodied persistence and focus. In a few years, Lauren was able to take the fashion world by storm.
Looking back at Lauren’s early years, his success and fortune was far from what he had to begin with. Lauren’s family was your average middle class Jewish family. As the youngest of four children, Lauren always strived to make himself stand out. He thought that the best way to do this was to work and earn money for himself. He always had a penchant for nice things and with the money he earned as a stock boy and salesman at Alexandra, Lauren saved enough money to buy himself stylish suits.
Lauren's talent showed at a young age. He sold top-quality ties to his classmates for a ridiculous price, and was quite successful at it. He gained reputation in his neighborhood for being a great salesman, but Lauren secretly harbored a desire to design his own ties. He quit his job and worked for Beau Brummell Neckwear as a designer. When his designs became the talk of the town, Lauren decided it was time to take hold of his career and launch his own brand.
The rest, as they say, is history. Today, the brand Ralph Lauren is a multi-billion dollar business, managed by direct descendants of the founder himself. Recently, Lauren made a $13 billion bet to turn his empire into a digital leader, shaking up the fashion industry.
Lauren’s solid background as a salesman and his passion for beauty made him a formidable business mogul. His life story is proof that anything is possible, and others can reach their dreams, too.
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