Break-Up Rumors, Is Ralph Lauren Single Again?

Is the 86-year-old fashion designer officially back on the market?

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Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Ralph Lauren, 86, and his partner had split up. Is the American fashion designer really single again?

UPDATE 17/05/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Lauren spotted alone

A fan spotted Ralph Lauren walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of May 15, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Ralph back on the market?

A rep for Ralph Lauren was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the fashion designer was splitting hit the internet Saturday (May 16), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Ralph’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) May 16, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) May 16, 2026

Based on the facts (Lauren spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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