Who Is Ralph Lauren?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Is Ralph Lauren?

Written by Jane O'Connor and Who HQ · Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

Discover how a Bronx teen's tie designs built a fashion empire.

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112 pages· 7,797 words· Est. 1 hour read· 880L· AR ~5.7 · ~1 AR pts
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From a Bronx teenager with a flair for fashion to a global icon, Ralph Lauren's journey is legendary. Starting with tie designs, he crafted a fashion empire known worldwide. This biography unveils his creative process, from sketches to runway shows, revealing the secrets behind his iconic brand. How did a simple tie lead to a fashion revolution? Explore the life of a man whose vision transformed the industry.

From the publisher

The polo player with the raised mallet–everyone knows the Ralph Lauren logo. 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.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
7,797
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
880L
AR book level
~5.7
AR points
~1
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~U
Publication
Published
October 17, 2017
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781524784027
LCCN
2017034991

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