To suggest that Ralph Lauren has come a long way is an understatement. From his humble beginnings as a tie salesman working out of a drawer at New York’s Empire State Building, he grew one of the world’s largest and most successful fashion empires from scratch.
For decades, Ralph Lauren’s clothing brand has blended classic, preppy Americana East Coast-style with the look of upper-crust English aristocracy. This style is the hallmark of Ralph Lauren’s design and can be seen in all facets of his brand, from its vintage apparel, accessories and jewelry to furniture and décor.
The iconic fashion designer was born Ralph Rueben Lifshitz in New York City and grew up in the Bronx. When he and his brother were in their teens, they changed their surname from Lifshitz to Lauren after being teased about it at school. Later on, Lauren took business classes at night, worked at various menswear retailers and did a stint in the U.S. Army. While working at tie manufacturer Beau Brummel, he was inspired to create his own line of ties.
In 1967, Lauren launched “Polo,” ties handmade from high-quality fabrics featuring a wide design. They were a success. Lauren sold $500,000 worth to retail giants Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Paul Stuart in his first year.
Lauren expanded his designs into clothing, with his first menswear line of classic tweed suits in 1968 and, in 1971, his first line of womenswear featuring classic feminine tailoring. Lauren’s nostalgic fashion soon captured the eye of Hollywood. He created costumes for the 1974 adaptation of The Great Gatsby and was responsible for Diane Keaton’s distinctive feminine menswear look in 1977’s Annie Hall. Ralph Lauren’s designs have since garnered national and international acclaim and recognition — from Gwyneth Paltrow’s iconic pink 1999 Oscars dress to becoming the official outfitter of Team USA for the Olympics since 2008.
In 2018, Ralph Lauren celebrated his 50th anniversary with a star-studded fashion show and, in 2019, was awarded an honorary knighthood — the highest British honor — for services to fashion.
On 1stDibs, discover a wide range of vintage Ralph Lauren shirts, sweaters and other clothing.
New Vintage Ralph Lauren Rectangular Matte Gold RX 1990 Sunglasses
By Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Classic Ralph Lauren gold matte frame ready for RX lenses. Made in Italy. Produced and design in 1990's. New, never worn or displayed. FRONT : 13 CMS LENS WIDTH : 4....
Ralph Lauren Polarized Aviator Sunglasses
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Ralph Lauren Polarized Aviator Sunglasses are a timeless accessory that effortlessly combines classic style with modern functionality. Crafted with high-quality materials, these sung...
Ralph Lauren Unisex Blue Polarized Sunglasses - New, Italy
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Capri, IT
Ralph Lauren blue polarized sunglasses NWOT
Ralph Lauren Unisex Contemporary Sunglasses New With Tags, Italy Made
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Capri, IT
Ralph Lauren sunglasses NWOT
Vintage Ralph Lauren Sunglasses
By Polo Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Sunglasses RALPH RA5250 169294 RALPH RA5250 169294 sunglasses are ideal for a wide variety of personalities who stand out for their essence and have a predilection for good taste F...
New Vintage Ralph Lauren Classic Oval Black Reading Glasses RX 1990 Sunglasses
By Polo Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Classic Ralph Lauren round matte tortoise frame ready for RX lenses. Made in Italy. Produced and design in 1990's. New, never worn or displayed. FRONT : 13 CMS LENS...
New Vintage Ralph Lauren Classic Gold XXII RX 1990 Sunglasses
By Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Classic Ralph Lauren gold frame ready for RX lenses. Made in Italy. Produced and design in 1990's. New, never worn or displayed. ...
New Vintage Ralph Lauren Classic Half Frame Black & Gold RX 1990 Sunglasses
By Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Classic Ralph Lauren gold and black frame ready for RX lenses. Made in Italy. Produced and design in 1990's. New, never worn or displayed. FRONT : 13 CMS LENS WIDT...
New Vintage Ralph Lauren Classic Oval Yg79 Tortoise RX 1990 Sunglasses
By Polo Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Classic Ralph Lauren round matte tortoise and gold frame ready for RX lenses. Made in Italy. Produced and design in 1990's. New, never worn or displayed. FRONT : 13 ...
New Vintage Ralph Lauren Classic Gold 600 RX 1990 Sunglasses
By Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Classic Ralph Lauren gold frame ready for RX lenses. Made in Italy. Produced and design in 1990's. New, never worn or displayed. FRONT : 12.5 CMS LENS WIDTH : 4.8...
$396Sale Price|20% Off
New Fendi White Wayfarer Sunglasses with Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
New Fendi White Wayfarer Sunglasses with Case Brand New White Wayfarer Sunglasses Lightweight Scratch and Impact Resistant Made in Italy 100% UVA/UVB Protection With Case & Cleanin...
$321Sale Price|35% Off
New Fendi Deep Red Rose Inlaid Sunglasses With Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Rose Sunglasses Brand New *Stunning Inlaid Rose Sunglasses * Deep Red Front & Interior * Inlaid Rose Detail on the Front & Sides * FF Details on Temples * Made in Italy * 100%...
$295Sale Price|43% Off
New Chloe Dark Olive Sunglasses With Case & Cards
By Chloé
Located in Conroe, TX
Chloe Coveted Sunglasses Brand New * Stunning Dark Olive Frames * Brushed Bronze Hardware * Chloe Details on Temples * Made in France * 100% UVA/UVB Protection * With Case, Cleanin...
1964 Iconic Vintage Andre Courreges Eskimo Glasses Rare Museum Quality
By André Courrèges
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly rare vintage 1964 pair of Andre Courreges Eskimo Glasses. Iconic fashion moment, as depicted on top models of the 1960s (See Jean Shrimpton p...
$297Sale Price|40% Off
New Fendi Off White Sunglasses with Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
New Fendi Off White Sunglasses with Case Brand New Gold Hardware Beautiful Off White Frames 59-17-115 Lightweight Scratch and Impact Resistant Made in Italy 100% UVA/UVB Protection ...
$195Sale Price|58% Off
New Emilio Pucci Brown Logo Sunglasses With Case & Box
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Emilio Pucci Sunglasses Brand New * Stunning Classic Pucci Sunglasses * Classic Auburn Brown Frames * Pucci Print Arms: * Peach, White, Yellow & Auburn * Gold Pucci Logo on Both Side...
$295Sale Price|38% Off
New Emilio Pucci Purple Logo Sunglasses With Case & Box
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Emilio Pucci Sunglasses Brand New * Stunning Classic Pucci Sunglasses * Deep Purple Front & Interior * Classic Pucci Print on Sides * Silver Pucci Logo on Both Sides * Handmade ZYL i...
$297Sale Price|40% Off
New Fendi Black FF Logo Sunglasses with Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
New Fendi Black Sunglasses with Case Brand New Fendi FF Logo at Sides Beautiful Black Frames 66-14-125 Lightweight Scratch and Impact Resistant...
CHANEL black acetate STUDDED CAT-EYE Sunglasses 5207-A
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel sunglasses in black acetate with gunmetal studs on the temples and gradient grey lenses. Have been worn and are in excellent condition. Come with soft pouch. ...
CHANEL black SEQUIN EMBELLISHED ROUND Sunglasses 5451
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Chanel sunglasses in black acetate feature a chic round frame, beautifully adorned with grey sequins on both the front and arms. The frames are finished with the...
$287Sale Price|34% Off
New Emilio Pucci Black Logo Sunglasses With Case & Box
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Emilio Pucci Sunglasses Brand New * Stunning Classic Pucci Sunglasses * Classic Black Frames * Pucci Print Interior: * Black, White & Pale Pink * Silver Pucci Logo on Both Sides * Ha...
$297Sale Price|40% Off
New Fendi Black Buckle Leather Sunglasses with Case
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
New Fendi Sunglasses with Case Brand New Black Square Frames Logo & Leather Sides Lightweight Scratch and Impact Resistant Made in Italy 100% UVA...
Vintage Ralph Lauren sunglasses from 2000's
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Paris, FR
Ralph Lauren sunglasses from the early 2000s, featuring a gently curved rectangular design that blends classic elegance with understated modernity. The subtly contoured shape enhance...
Ralph Lauren vintage sunglasses
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Ralph Lauren MODEL: 936/S - 6TW MADE IN: Hong Kong CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 50 mm / 1 15/16 in Lens height: 35 mm / 1 3/8 in Bridge: 1...
New Vintage Ralph Lauren Classic Round Small Tortoise RX 1990 Sunglasses
By Polo Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Classic Ralph Lauren round matte tortoise frame ready for RX lenses. Made in Italy. Produced and design in 1990's. New, never worn or displayed. FRONT : 12.5 CMS LE...
RALPH LAUREN Black Metal Aviator Sunglasses
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN sunglasses comes in a black metal featuring a aviator style. Comes with case. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: RL 1525/U/S BWL P9 Measurements: L...
New Vintage Ralph Lauren Classic Rimless Gold RX 1990 Sunglasses
By Polo Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Classic Ralph Lauren gold rimless frame ready for RX lenses. Made in Italy. Produced and design in 1990's. New, never worn or displ...
New Vintage Ralph Lauren Classic Round Small Light Tortoise RX 1990 Sunglasses
By Polo Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Classic Ralph Lauren round matte tortoise and gold frame ready for RX lenses. Made in Italy. Produced and design in 1990's. New, never worn or displayed. FRONT : 12.5...
New Vintage Ralph Lauren Classic Round Small Dark Tortoise RX 1990 Sunglasses
By Polo Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Classic Ralph Lauren round matte tortoise frame ready for RX lenses. Made in Italy. Produced and design in 1990's. New, never worn or displayed. FRONT : 12.5 CMS LE...
New Vintage Ralph Lauren Classic Round Small Dark Brown RX 1990 Sunglasses
By Polo Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Classic Ralph Lauren round matte tortoise frame ready for RX lenses. Made in Italy. Produced and design in 1990's. New, never worn or displayed. FRONT : 12.5 CMS LE...
New Vintage Ralph Lauren Classic Round Small Tortoise RX 1990 Sunglasses
By Polo Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Classic Ralph Lauren round matte tortoise frame ready for RX lenses. Made in Italy. Produced and design in 1990's. New, never worn or displayed. FRONT : 12.5 CMS LE...
Ralph Lauren blue polarized sunglasses NWOT
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Capri, IT
Ralph Lauren blue polarized sunglasses NWOT
Polo Sport III by RALPH LAUREN c.1990s Tortoise Shell Shooter Aviator Sunglasses
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: Polo Sport III by RALPH LAUREN c.1990s Tortoise Shell Shooter Aviator Sunglasses Circa: c.1990’s Designer: Ralph Lauren Style: Shooter aviators Color(s): Shades of brown Marked Material: Unmarked Material (feel of): Silver-toned metal; plastic Additional Details / Inclusions: Tortoise shell frame with silver-toned metal accents at bridge and front of arms, silver-toned metal bullet hole / shooter circular detail at bridge with wide tortoise shell plastic bar along top, brown lenses, aviator style, adjustable nose pads, thin arms with curved temple tips, rubber temple tip covers, “Frame Italy 66 16” marked at inside of left arm, “Polo Sport III by Ralph Lauren” marked at inside of right arm. Brown leather case with single snap closure, Polo logo stamped at front. Style / Serial Number: Made In: Italy Additional Packaging: Original leather Ralph Lauren case...
Polo Sport III by RALPH LAUREN c.1990's Wire Frame Shooter Aviator Sunglasses
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: Polo Sport III by RALPH LAUREN c.1990's Wire Frame Shooter Aviator Sunglasses Circa: c.1990’s Designer: Ralph Lauren Style: Shooter aviators Color(s): Black Marked Material: Unmarked Material (feel of): Black-toned metal Additional Details / Inclusions: Black wire frame, bullet hole / shooter circular detail at bridge with wide black plastic bar along top, black lenses, aviator style, adjustable nose pads, thin arms with curved temple tips, “Frame Italy 66 16” marked at inside of left arm, “Polo Sport III by Ralph Lauren 075” marked at inside of right arm. Brown leather case with single snap closure, Polo logo stamped at front. Style / Serial Number: 075 Made In: Italy Additional Packaging: Original leather Ralph Lauren case...