Ralph Lauren

The man, the vision, the style.

For all those who love fashion design and want to read something inspirational, then you must read this book about the American fashion designer.

This is not your ordinary story that portrays a happy picture about success. This is a more harsh reality of how to break into the fashion industry.

The author of the book Colin McDowell was given unprecedented access to Ralph, his family and his colleagues. With access to behind the scenes, Colin was able to ask Ralph the more personal and private questions about his upbringing, lifestyle, disappointments, triumphs, and hardships.

The interesting this for me to learn about the designer was that he had no design training, nor did he grow up with the passion of becoming a designer.  This book really shows what hard work, optimism and passion can do. This book tells us about the life of a Jewish boy who grew up in the Bronx and enjoyed wearing unique clothes so he can stand out from the crowd. It goes to show us how a simple idea about a tie and a great business mind can do.

This man has changed the face of American fashion and he still remains one of the best designers of all time.