Who Is Ralph Lauren? (Who Was...?) (Library Binding)
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.
Illustrations.
Target age group 8-12
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.
Illustrations.
Target age group 8-12
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CategoryJuvenile Nonfiction
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Age Group9 to 12 yrs
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Grade Level3-5
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingLibrary Binding
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Theme 1Biography & Autobiography
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Theme 2History
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeFashion
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AuthorO'Connor, Jane
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SeriesWho Was?
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Lexile Level880
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AR Level5.6
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Deweyb
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PublisherRandom House, Inc.
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Publication Date10/17/2017
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Pages112
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Dimensions0.5 H x 7.5 L x 5.2 W
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Case Qty70
