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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017 · Est. 1 hour read
Who Is Ralph Lauren?
By Jane O'Connor, Who HQ, Stephen Marchesi (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Was . . . ? series
Discover how a Bronx teen's tie designs built a fashion empire.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 163 ratings
112 pages· 7,797 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~5.7
- 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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