Happy birthday! Ralph Lauren turns 86 today

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The iconic and legendary fashion designer turns 86 on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
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Ralph Lauren is celebrating his 86th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed fashion designers of his generation.

Popular fashion designer Ralph Lauren has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 86th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Lauren, a cultural icon

Born in New York on October 14, 1939, Ralph Lauren's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Lauren's not just a great fashion designer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ralph hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ralph Lauren as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 86.

Happy Birthday, Ralph, you're the best!

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