Ralph started by designing wide, flamboyant neckties while working as a sales assistant. Despite being told his ideas wouldn’t sell, he convinced department stores to take a chance on his bold designs. From that small beginning, he expanded into menswear and later created an entire aspirational lifestyle brand. With his Polo Ralph Lauren line, he sold not just clothes—but the dream of sophistication, country clubs, and American aristocracy. His name became a global symbol of class, success, and timeless style.