Remembering Ralph Lauren’s 18 Most Iconic Looks

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Ralph Lauren, the “man who dresses America,” just announced that he is stepping down as CEO and handing over the reigns to Stefan Larsson. Lauren’s designs are so ingrained in American culture and style that we hope the new vision for the fashion line will keep the charm and easy elegance of the old.
Having influenced his fellow designers and consumers alike, we compiled Lauren’s most iconic looks through his five decades in fashion.
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