Nonfiction
Book
J/PAPERBACK/SERIES/WHO
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PUBLISHED
©2017
DESCRIPTION
107 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm
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SERIES
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"An official WhoHQ book"--Page 1 of cover
"The polo player with the raised mallet - everyone knows the Ralph Lauren logo. Now readers can 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"--
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