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 Stirrup 18K Yellow Gold Womens Watch
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Westport, CT
A unique 18K yellow gold Ralph Lauren Stirrup watch. This beautiful RL watch is crafted with a yellow gold case and a refined black leather strap featuri...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
18k Chopard LUC Ladies Manual watch. Vintage Chopard 18k Yellow gold Watch.
By Chopard
Located in Port Charlotte, FL
This is a rare piece that does not come up for sale often. In fact, you will probably not see one like this for sale. Elegant and minimalistic wristwatch and bracelet. 18k Gold panther bracelet with a manual watch hidden under a golden flap. LUC Chopard...
Gold, 18k Gold
Baume et Mercier Watch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Baume & Mercier
Located in Paris, FR
Baume et Mercier lady's wristwatch in 18 kt yellow gold, oval dial mechanical movement. Golden background, applied baton indexes. Winder set with a sa...
Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$14,000Sale Price|20% Off
Harry Winston Premier 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch
By Harry Winston
Located in Chicago, IL
Harry Winston Premier 18K Yellow Gold Ladies Watch 23mm Model #1223. Dial: Cream color. Movement: Quarts Case: 18k Yellow Gold, Case Diameter 23 mm, weighing 65.9 Grams of 18k Yel...
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Rolex
Located in Queens, NY
Rolex Cellini 18K Yellow Gold Watch, featuring champagne dial with baton indexes and 18K Rolex Crown logo at 12 0'clock, powered by 19 jewel mechanical wind-up movement, worn on wris...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Piaget Polo Ladies' Watch in 18K Yellow Gold
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
A classic ladies' watch created by Piaget from the Polo collection, featuring 18K yellow gold with a 23.3 mm case. This 1980s watch is 6.25 inches in length. Movement: Quartz Metal...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$31,200Sale Price|20% Off
Chopard 3 Carat 18k Yellow Gold Watch
By Chopard
Located in Chicago, IL
This stunning Chopard timepiece features natural diamonds totaling approximately 3.02 carats. With a case diameter of 19mm (excluding the crown) and a band width of 14mm, this watch ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18k Yellow Gold Vintage Piaget Ref. 9131C4 Watch
By Piaget
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful pre-owned and vintage 1980s Piaget Swiss wristwatch, crafted in 18K yellow gold. This bold timepiece features a 23mm square case with a 4.6mm thickness and a band that tape...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Eska Vintage Women Watch Automatic Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover this elegant women's watch from Eska, a little horological jewel that is sure to capture the attention of all who set eyes on it. The dial of this Eska watch is a subtle off...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
KODY Women Watch Off White Dial Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Located in Vannes, FR
Treat yourself to the timeless elegance and refined luxury of the KODY ladies' wristwatch. This exquisite timepiece features an 18-carat yellow gold case, offering a sumptuous yet de...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Bvlgari Quadrato 18K Yellow Gold Watch
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Basic Information - Brand: Bvlgari - Model: Quadrato 29 - Reference number: SQ29GGD - Movement: Quartz Complications - Date - Case Size: 29mm - Dial: Black - Case Material: 18K Yell...
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Eterna Retro 18 Karat Yellow Gold Women's Watch
By Eterna
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady's wristwatch in 18 karat yellow gold. Square dial, amati cream background, partially enameled black stick figures, as well as the hands. Mechanical winding movement. Fabric mesh...
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
French 1960s Diamonds 18 Karat Yellow Gold Eviana Women Watch
By Eviana
Located in Poitiers, FR
Lady watch bracelet in 18 karat yellow gold, eagle head hallmark. The dial is round, the back amati, the figures sticks. It is decorated at the top, and the base, of a brilliant- cut...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Ralph Lauren Stainless Steel Diamond Stirrup Watch Ref. RLR0022701
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual winding Jaeger-LeCoultre movement Function: hours, minutes, sub-seconds dial Case: 34.3mm x 32.4mm steel case, sapphire crystal, screw-down crown, diamond bezel Ban...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Ralph Lauren RL888 Stainless Steel Diamond Watch, RLR0190703
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Carmel, IN
Ralph Lauren RL888 38mm Steel Snowfall Diamond Set This Ralph Lauren timepiece features a 38mm stainless steel case with a Snowfall Set diamond bezel. The diamond bezel features a r...
Diamond, Stainless Steel
Ralph Lauren Stainless Steel Wood Inlay Automotive automatic Wristwatch
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic caliber RL98295 movement with 45-hour power reserve Function: hours, minutes, sub-seconds Case: round 44.80mm stainless steel case with bezel secured with six scr...
Stainless Steel
Ralph Lauren Black Matte Ceramic Sporting Chronograph automatic Wristwatch
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: automatic Function: hours, minutes, sub-seconds, stop-seconds, date, chronograph Case: round 45mm ceramic case with ceramic bezel secured with six screws, sapphire crystal,...
Ralph Lauren Ladies White Gold Diamond 867 Small manual Wristwatch
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Diamond 867 Small Ladies Wristwatch by Ralph Lauren. With 314 round brilliant cut diamonds VVS1 clarity, E color total weight approx. 7.48ct Brand: Ralph Lauren Style...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ralph Lauren Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Dress Watch Ladies White Dial RLR018170
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An 18k Rose Gold Diamond Set Ladies Dress Wristwatch, white lacquered dial with arabic numbers and roman numerals III, VI, IX and XII, breguet style hands, a fixed 18k rose gold bezel set with 60 round brilliant cut diamonds (~0.60ct), an 18k rose gold crown set with a single rose cut diamond, an original black leather strap with an original 18k rose gold pin buckle, sapphire glass, quartz movement, in excellent condition, comes complete with an original Ralph Lauren box...
Diamond, Rose Gold
Ralph Lauren Ladies Diamond Interlocking Gold Chain Bracelet Wristwatch
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Ralph Lauren rose gold watch with 307 pave set diamonds weighing 1.30 carats. Signature stirrup-shaped case (23.3mm x 27mm) on a interlocking chain bracelet. Length 6 1/4 inches. ...
Diamond, 18k Gold
Ralph Lauren Stainless Steel Sporting Chronograph Wristwatch
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ralph Lauren Stainless Steel Sporting Chronograph Wristwatch Ref K02300.
Stainless Steel
RALPH LAUREN Stainless Steel Medium " Stirrup "
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Ralph Lauren "Stirrup" watch on a brown leather strap with a stirrup style tang buckle. The automatic movement is a Jaeger LeCoultre caliber RL514, 26-Jewels.