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.
Ralph Lauren Purple Label Cashmere Short-Sleeve Cardigan, 2000s
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
A short-sleeve cashmere cardigan by Ralph Lauren Purple Label, circa 2000s, in capri blue. "RALPH LAUREN" woven label at center back neck. Circa 2000s. Round neckline. Button-front ...
Ralph Lauren Southwest Deep Red Knit Cardigan with Peplum NWT
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ralph Lauren Collection Original price $2,498.00 Knit cardigan with peplum Shawl collar Extra long sleeves Soft thick weave that stretches Cashmere 67% Wool 22% Silk 10% Linen 1% b...
RALPH LAUREN PURPLE LABLE burgundy cashmere TURTLENECK Sweater S
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Ralph Lauren Collection sweater in burgundy cashmere (100%), knitted in a fine gauge that balances warmth with an elegant, refined drape. The slim fit silhouette cuts ...
RALPH LAUREN Size S Navy Cashmere Cable Knit Slim Fit V-Neck Sweater
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL sweater in a navy cashmere knit featuring a cable knit pattern, long sleeves, and V-neck.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor pilling under arms. Marked: ...
RALPH LAUREN olive green cashmere blend CABLE KNIT Cardigan Sweater XL
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Ralph Lauren cardigan in olive cashmere (55%) and wool (45%). Features a cable-knit elements, two pockets and a self-tie belt. Unlined. H...
RALPH LAUREN PURPLE LABLE beige cashmere TURTLENECK Sweater S
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Ralph Lauren Collection sweater in beige cashmere (100%), knitted in a featherweight fine gauge that delivers exceptional softness and an elegant, refined drape. The s...
RALPH LAUREN Size M Charcoal Wool V-Neck Cardigan
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ralph Lauren Purple Label cardigan offers timeless sophistication in a luxurious merino wool. Featuring a classic ribbed texture and functional front pockets, this piece combines eff...
Ralph Lauren Cable-Knit Cashmere Zipped Jumper
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
Ralph Lauren Cable-Knit Cashmere Zipped Jumper Blue jumper fully crafted from cashmere with a cable-knit pattern. Featuring a wide collar, zipped front and a V-neck. Rrp Approx. £...
1990S RALPH LAUREN Multicolor Striped Silk/Cotton Blend Hand Knit Native Americ
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
Polo by Ralph Lauren 1990S RALPH LAUREN Multicolor Striped Silk/Cotton Blend Hand Knit Native American Inspired Sweater
RALPH LAUREN Black Label Size M Navy Silk Blend Long Sleeve Pullover
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN 'Black Label' pullover comes in a navy jersey silk blend featuring a deep neckline. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: M Measurements: Shoulder: 16.5 inche...
RALPH LAUREN Black Label Size S Silver Cable Knit Cardigan Set
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN "Black Label" cardigan set comes in a silver cable knit featuring front pockets, buttoned closure, and a matching tank top. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: S ...
S/S 2001 Ralph Lauren Runway Creme Black Geometric Sheer Knit Silk Sweater Top
By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Introducing a fabulous black and white knit tank top from Ralph Lauren Purple Label's Spring/Summer 2001 collection. This top made its debut on the season's runway as part of look 21...
RALPH LAUREN Size S Burgundy Cashmere Cardigan
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION by cardigan sweater comes in a burgundy knitted cashmere featuring a buttoned closure. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: M Measuremen...
RALPH LAUREN Size M/L Black Beige Linen Silk Color Block Cardigan
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION cardigan in a black and beige linen silk blend featuring a color block style, open front, and oversized fit. Made in Italy.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Moderate ...
RALPH LAUREN Cashmere Knitted Size M Yellow Pullover
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN pullover sweater comes in a yellow knitted cashmere featuring asymmetric shoulder button, a crew neckline, and long sleeves. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: ...
RALPH LAUREN Size XS Cream Gold Cotton Blend Color Block Sweater
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL pullover comes in a cream and gold color block knitted cotton featuring a buttoned high collar.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: XS Measurements: Shoulder:17 inches Chest: 38 inches Sleeve: 27 inches Length: 25 inches Reference: 122240 Category: Sweater...
1990S Ralph Lauren Black & White Wool Hand Knit Navajo Pattern Maxi Sweater
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
1990S Ralph Lauren Black & White Wool Hand Knit Navajo Pattern Maxi Sweater Size small
Ralph Lauren Purple, Pink turtle neck
By Ralph Lauren
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Ralph Lauren Purple, Pink turtle neck. The item is new with tag.
RALPH LAUREN Size L Black Cashmere Lambskin Trim Open Front Cardigan
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL cardigan in a black cashmere fabric featuring a lambskin leather trim, two pockets, and open front. Good Pre-Owned Condition. Moderate pilling. Marked: L...
Ralph Lauren Cable-Knit Longline Silk Jumper
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
Ralph Lauren Cable-Knit Longline Silk Jumper Pink jumper fully crafted from silk with a cable-knit pattern. Featuring a longline silhouette with long sleeves and v-neckline. Rrp A...
RALPH LAUREN Label Size 12 Beige Lace Textured Cotton Leather Trim Cardigan
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN "Black Label" cardigan comes in a beige lace textured cotton with a mesh liner featuring a leather trim and open front.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 12 Me...
Ralph Lauren, Metallic cable knit cardigan
By Ralph Lauren
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Ralph Lauren, Metallic cable knit cardigan. The item is in very good condition.
RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION Size M Fuchsia Pink Cotton Crew Neck Pullover
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN COLLECTION pullover in a fuchsia pink cotton knit featuring long sleeves and crew neck. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor pilling. Marked: M Measu...
RALPH LAUREN Label Size 10 Light Gray Lace Textured Cotton Leather Trim Cardigan
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN "Black Label" cardigan comes in a light gray lace textured cotton with a mesh liner featuring a suede trim and open front.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: 10 ...
Red-orangy cashmere cardigan with branded buttons Chanel
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red-orangy cashmere cardigan with branded buttons and tweed knit edge . Knit fabric composition: 88% cashmere, 6% cotton, 6% polyester. Shoulder pad. SIZE 46 (FR) L
Red silk and cotton sleeveless sweater Lanvin by Alber Elbaz
By Alber Elbaz, Lanvin Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red silk and cotton sleeveless sweater. Knit composition: 50% cotton, 50% silk. Draped on the bust. SIZE L
Costume National Mens Woven Strip Mohair Sweater
By Costume National Homme
Located in New York, NY
Costume National Mens Woven Strip Mohair Sweater from the 2000's. Costume National shuttered its line in the last decade but was known for clean, wearable, fashion forward looks. This sweater from the Mens line is unisex and is slightly Japanese/punk in influence. Loosely knit mohair knit is used to create a woven grid of strips mounted on the bias. Simple knit back and sleeves. Great worn with a contrast tone underneath. No Content label, but likely Mohair. Equivalent to a Mens Medium. Length 30...
Wool knit cardigan with leopard pattern jacquard Escada by Margaretha LEY
By Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Wool knit cardigan with leopard pattern jacquard. Pockets on both side. SIZE 40 / L
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA heavy knit black RUNWAY cardigan sweater coat with zippers
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Rare Azzedine Alaïa black sculptural cardigan from the Fall/Winter 1986 runway collection. Made from a substantial wool knit, the piece highlights Alaïa’s brilliance of structure and...
MOSCHINO Sky Blue Beaded Knit Sweater Size 42
By Moschino
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Moschino sweater is composed of a sky blue knit and features beaded applique. There are center front button closures. In great condition, with ...
NEW Christian Dior Y2K John Galliano Cashmere Saddle Print Cardigan Twin Set 36
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
A rare piece - you won't find anyone wearing the same! Gorgeous twin set by John Galliano for Christian Dior A stunning ensemble consisting of top and cardigan Softest cashmere silk ...
Junya Watanabe Grey Melange Cardigan Cape Sweater 2008
By Junya Watanabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is thrilled to offer a vintage Junya Watanabe grey melange cardigan cape sweater from the 2008 collection, featuring batwing sleeves, large front buttons, a high...
Ralph Lauren Black Label Coral Silk Cable Knit Circle Open Front Sweater Large
By Ralph Lauren Black Label
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ralph Lauren Black Label coral 100% silk cable knit circle, open front sweater marked size large. Long sleeve sweater with a deep wrap collar, wear it open or wrapped with a belt. In...
Vintage Raf Simons Black Cobweb Spider Sweater 1998-99
By Raf Simons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a rare vintage Raf Simons black mohair cobweb sweater featuring contrasting knit patchwork panels and ribbed co...
Size: Small
Gucci Horse Tile Wool V-Neck Logo Sweater
By Gucci
Located in Oakland, CA
A classic is always a classic and this season Gucci gives a new approach to the archival rhombi pattern from the 30's. Featuring a ribbed v-neck, long sleeves, a ribbed hem and cuffs...
early 1980's MISSONI woven heavy sweater coat
By Missoni
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Heavy early 1980's Missoni sweater coat in a thick, textured knit, cut in a loose, cocoon-like shape that sits away from the body. The coat falls to above knee length with wide, easy...
RALPH LAUREN Size S Green Cashmere Cable Crew Neck Sweater
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL sweater in a moss green cashmere knit featuring a cable knit design, long sleeves, and crew neck.God Pre-Owned Condition. Moderate pilling. Marked: S M...
RALPH LAUREN Size M Green Waffle Knit Cashmere Silk Hoodie Sweater
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN PURPLE LABEL sweater in a green cashmere silk knit featuring a hooded style, long sleeves, and waffle knit design. Made in Italy.Good Pre-Owned Condition. Multiple minor...
Ralph Lauren Cable Knit V-Neck Cashmere Jumper
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
Ralph Lauren Cable Knit V-Neck Cashmere Jumper Light blue jumper fully crafted from soft cashmere and designed with a cable-knit pattern. Featuring collared, V-neck, fitted silhoue...
RALPH LAUREN Size L Gold Metallic Knit Belted Cardigan
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN BLUE LABEL cardigan in a metallic gold rayon blend knit featuring a shawl collar, two patch pockets, and open front with belt. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Conditio...
Ralph Lauren Purple Label Runway 2012 Feather-Trimmed Ivory Cardigan Ensemble
By Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
From Ralph Lauren’s ethereal 2012 Wedding Collection, this rare runway two-piece cardigan ensemble exemplifies the house’s iconic fusion of opulence and romance. Featured in the Purp...
RALPH LAUREN Size M Green Chartreuse Cashmere Cable Knit Pullover
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH LAUREN BLACK LABEL pullover in a light chartreuse green cashmere knit featuring a cable knit design, slim fit, and crew neck.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Tiny hole on right s...
RALPH LAUREN Size S Green Cotton Knit V-Neck Sweater
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
RALPH by RALPH LAUREN sweater in a green cotton knit featuring pink embroidered logo, long sleeves, and V-neck. Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Marked: S Measurements: Should...
RALPH LAUREN Size S Black Red Black Wool Shawl Collar Cardigan
By Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage RALPH LAUREN cardigan in a black wool knit featuring a red and black Nordic pattern, shawl collar, and belted closure. Handknit.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Moderate signs ...
Ralph Lauren Golf Merino Wool Jumper
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
Ralph Lauren Golf Merino Wool Jumper Black fitted jumper with V-neck and long sleeves. Logo embroidery to the chest, ribbed cuffs and hem. Rrp Approx. £300 Size – S Condition – ...
Ralph Lauren Cashmere & Wool Jumper
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
Ralph Lauren Cashmere & Wool Jumper Brown sweater crafted from cashmere and wool in cable knit. Detailed with leather patch to the shoulder, fitted silhouette and round neckline. ...
RALPH LAUREN PURPLE LABLE beige cashmere CAPE Sweater S
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Ralph Lauren Purple Label cape sweater in beige cashmere combines sophistication with effortless style. It features a classic round neck, elegant cape sleeves, an...
Size: XS
Ralph Lauren Cashmere Jumper
By Ralph Lauren
Located in London, GB
Ralph Lauren Cashmere Jumper Bright pink jumper fully crafted from soft cashmere. Longline fit with long sleeves and V-Neckline. Rrp Approx. £2...