Who Is Ralph Lauren?

<b>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.</b> <p/>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 <i>Who Was? </i>creator Jane O'Connor explains exactly how a fashion line is created--from first drawings to models strutting on the runway.