A Bandhani-inspired skirt by Ralph Lauren has sparked outrage, with critics accusing the luxury brand of profiting off traditional Indian craftsmanship without giving credit. Reports suggest a design rooted in a ₹3 artisan-made piece is being sold for nearly ₹44,800, raising questions about cultural appropriation and fair recognition. 


Ralph Lauren Faces Backlash Over Bandhani Skirt, ₹44,800 Price Tag Sparks Cultural Erasure Debate

<p>Western luxury brands and high-street retailers are frequently criticised for adopting traditional Indian designs such as Kolhapuri chappals and kurti-style tops without proper credit or compensation, often rebranding them as modern or exotic and marking up prices significantly. The latest brand to be under fire is Ralph Lauren for their skirt with a Bandhani print, which has now gone viral and is being slammed on social media for this.</p><h2>What's the price of Ralph Lauren's Bandhani skirt?</h2><p>The official website of Ralph Lauren is selling a wrap skirt of bandhani print. The description of the skirt on the website states, "This beautifully draped cotton skirt is printed with a vibrant design inspired by traditional Bandhini tie-dyed techniques and motifs. It's true silhouette features a tied waist and a cascading angled hem for effortless movement with every step."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/luxury-secrecy-and-the-untold-stories-wedding-filmmaker-explains-what-really-goes-on-behind-celebrity-weddings-1776606447874"><strong>Luxury, secrecy, and the untold stories: Wedding filmmaker explains what really goes on behind celebrity weddings</strong></a></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260420/image-1776681923339.JPG"></figure><p>As per the website, the printed cotton wrap skirt is being priced at Rs 44,800.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260420/image-1776681934636.png"></figure><p>In addition, the Ralph Lauren site has also added footwear, the Polo Play Leather Thong Sandal, which is easily available in Indian markets, and it is priced at Rs 33,400.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/javed-akhtar-attends-grand-evening-of-57th-shankar-shad-mushaira-hails-young-poets-1775730077746"><strong>Javed Akhtar attends 57th Shankar Shad Mushaira, hails young poets</strong></a></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260420/image-1776682379993.JPG"></figure><h2>Netizens reacting to Ralph Lauren's Bandhani skirt</h2><p>The Bandhani printed skirt on Ralph Lauren's website has become the topic of discussion on social media. One X user had shared a video claiming that the skirt is not even made of real Bandhani tie-dyed fabric and is just printed. In addition, she also said that the brand should have mentioned 'Indian' somewhere in the description to give credit for the inspiration.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/indian-bodybuilding-s-hidden-underbelly-mental-health-crisis-steroid-abuse-and-young-athlete-deaths-1775460058353"><strong>Behind the muscles: The reality of Indian bodybuilding’s hidden underbelly</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The caption of the clip read, ‘This is sacrilege!' Why, Ralph Lauren, why?’ Ralph Lauren, you have no shame! You all just rip off Indian fashion designs and rename them with cheap fake material with an outrageous price of $375! Soon, the comment section was filled with various opinions, many supporting her, while several slammed her too.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/are-you-using-sunscreen-right-experts-weigh-in-on-common-concerns-1775311094058"><strong>Are you using sunscreen right? Experts weigh in on common concerns</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is sacrilege! Why Ralph Lauren, why?!<br><br>Ralph Lauren, you have no shame! all of the western fashion houses have no shame! You all just rip off Indian fashion designs and rename it with cheap fake material with outrageous prices of $375! <a href="https://t.co/Q88iIyCHfw">pic.twitter.com/Q88iIyCHfw</a></p>&mdash; JIX5A (@JIX5A) <a href="https://twitter.com/JIX5A/status/2045653267862978737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 18, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>One user wrote, "Ralph Lauren, really? You try to defame Indian culture and fashion? I was a fan of the brand, now no more you disgusting brand!" Another user wrote, "Ralph Lauren still in colonial era??? Still have that stealing, looting and condescending mindset..." wrote the third user. Another X user wrote, "She has zero knowlegde how luxury brand works. They didn't do anything. As an Indian just as get inspired and copy millions of western designs, they use different patterns. FYI they didn't rip off any Indian artist, it existed since centuries."&nbsp;</p>

American fashion label Ralph Lauren is facing backlash after their Bandhani-inspired printed skirt. It is known for luxury, preppy styles, particularly the Polo Ralph Lauren brand.

Western luxury brands and high-street retailers are frequently criticised for adopting traditional Indian designs such as Kolhapuri chappals and kurti-style tops without proper credit or compensation, often rebranding them as modern or exotic and marking up prices significantly. The latest brand to be under fire is Ralph Lauren for their skirt with a Bandhani print, which has now gone viral and is being slammed on social media for this. What's the price of Ralph Lauren's Bandhani skirt? The official website of Ralph Lauren is selling a wrap skirt of bandhani print. The description of the skirt on the website states, "This beautifully draped cotton skirt is printed with a vibrant design inspired by traditional Bandhini tie-dyed techniques and motifs. It's true silhouette features a tied waist and a cascading angled hem for effortless movement with every step." Also Read: Luxury, secrecy, and the untold stories: Wedding filmmaker explains what really goes on behind celebrity weddings As per the website, the printed cotton wrap skirt is being priced at Rs 44,800. In addition, the Ralph Lauren site has also added footwear, the Polo Play Leather Thong Sandal, which is easily available in Indian markets, and it is priced at Rs 33,400. Also Read: Javed Akhtar attends 57th Shankar Shad Mushaira, hails young poets Netizens reacting to Ralph Lauren's Bandhani skirt The Bandhani printed skirt on Ralph Lauren's website has become the topic of discussion on social media. One X user had shared a video claiming that the skirt is not even made of real Bandhani tie-dyed fabric and is just printed. In addition, she also said that the brand should have mentioned 'Indian' somewhere in the description to give credit for the inspiration. Also Read: Behind the muscles: The reality of Indian bodybuilding’s hidden underbelly The caption of the clip read, ‘This is sacrilege!' Why, Ralph Lauren, why?’ Ralph Lauren, you have no shame! You all just rip off Indian fashion designs and rename them with cheap fake material with an outrageous price of $375! Soon, the comment section was filled with various opinions, many supporting her, while several slammed her too. Also Read: Are you using sunscreen right? Experts weigh in on common concerns

<p>American fashion label Ralph Lauren is facing backlash after their Bandhani-inspired printed skirt. It is known for luxury, preppy styles, particularly the Polo Ralph Lauren brand.</p>

Inspired or Cultural Appropriation? Ralph Lauren faces backlash for Rs 44,800 Bandhani-print skirt

Ralph Lauren Celebrates 86 Iconic Years Of American Style | WION News

Ralph Lauren Celebrates 86 Iconic Years Of American Style

For his latest fall/winter collection, Ralph Lauren opted for an intimate Manhattan gallery setting, which ended up attracting a star-studded front row. The collection, titled The Modern Romantics, showcased a blend of classic Ralph Lauren elements with romantic touches. Watch in for more details!

Decoding 'The modern Romantics': Ralph Lauren Leans Into Ruffles & Celebs For Latest Collection

<p>Veteran designer Ralph Lauren chose the upscale Hamptons seaside resort for his Spring 2025 fashion show on Thursday, inviting fashionistas, celebrities and U.S. First Lady Jill Biden to his "home away from home".</p>

<p>The designer, 84, presented his Ralph Lauren Collection, Purple Label and Polo Ralph Lauren lines for men, women and children at the show held in Bridgehampton on the eve of New York Fashion Week.</p>

<p>Actors Naomi Watts, Justin Theroux, Colman Domingo, Tom Hiddleston and Jude Law as well as singer Usher were among the famous faces seated in the front row and models Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington took to the runway.</p>

<p>"The Hamptons is more than a place. It's a natural world of endless blue skies, the ocean, green fields and white fences, rusticity and elegance... It has been home, my refuge and always an inspiration," Lauren said in a statement.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-inspired-by-dreams-and-beaches-menswear-kicks-off-new-york-fashion-week-756763">Inspired by dreams and beaches, menswear kicks off New York Fashion Week</a></strong></p>

<p>Models wore blazers paired with loose trousers, tailored suits as well and floaty white and pale blue dresses.</p>

<p>There were plenty of stripes and fringes on designs, some crochet outfits and shimmering sparkles for eveningwear in a colour palette of mainly white, blue and khaki.</p>

<p>Bright colours - green, red, yellow and orange - featured in the Polo Ralph Lauren collection with outfits nodding to the Hamptons' equestrian history.</p>

<p>New York Fashion Week kicks off on Friday and runs until Sept. 11.</p>

<p><em>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.</em></p>


Veteran designer Ralph Lauren chose the upscale Hamptons seaside resort for his Spring 2025 fashion show on Thursday, inviting fashionistas, celebrities and U.S.

Veteran designer Ralph Lauren chose the upscale Hamptons seaside resort for his Spring 2025 fashion show on Thursday, inviting fashionistas, celebrities and U.S. First Lady Jill Biden to his "home away from home". The designer, 84, presented his Ralph Lauren Collection, Purple Label and Polo Ralph Lauren lines for men, women and children at the show held in Bridgehampton on the eve of New York Fashion Week. Actors Naomi Watts, Justin Theroux, Colman Domingo, Tom Hiddleston and Jude Law as well as singer Usher were among the famous faces seated in the front row and models Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington took to the runway. "The Hamptons is more than a place. It's a natural world of endless blue skies, the ocean, green fields and white fences, rusticity and elegance... It has been home, my refuge and always an inspiration," Lauren said in a statement. Also read: Inspired by dreams and beaches, menswear kicks off New York Fashion Week Models wore blazers paired with loose trousers, tailored suits as well and floaty white and pale blue dresses. There were plenty of stripes and fringes on designs, some crochet outfits and shimmering sparkles for eveningwear in a colour palette of mainly white, blue and khaki. Bright colours - green, red, yellow and orange - featured in the Polo Ralph Lauren collection with outfits nodding to the Hamptons' equestrian history. New York Fashion Week kicks off on Friday and runs until Sept. 11. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ralph Lauren takes fashionistas to the Hamptons for spring show

Canada's corporate watchdog has launched an investigation into fashion giant Ralph Lauren's Canadian unit over allegations that the brand used forced labour from china's Uighur minority. Molly Gambhir brings you a report.

Gravitas: Ralph Lauren under investigation in Canada

<p>Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE), Canada's corporate watchdog on Tuesday (August 15)initiated a probe&nbsp;against Canadian unit of Ralph Lauren, the high-end fashion brand, over allegations that it made use of forced labour from China's Uyghur minority. The watchdog has already launched several similar probes against Nike Canada and Dynasty Gold, a mining firm.</p>

<p>The investigation has followed a complaint that says,&nbsp;"Ralph Lauren Canada has supply relationships with Chinese companies that use or benefit from the use of Uyghur forced labour." The complaint was filed last year by a coalition of 28 civil society organisations.</p>

<p>"I have decided that the Ralph Lauren complaint warrants an investigation," ombudsperson Sheri Meyerhoffer said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ralph Lauren's US parent company, she said, has disputed Canadian jurisdiction over this matter. It has argued that its subsidiary in Canada "is not responsible for decision-making" and that all of its operations are overseen from US headquarters.</p>

<p>The Ottawa-based Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project welcomed the investigation in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There is credible evidence that Ralph Lauren is linked to numerous Chinese companies that use Uyghur forced labour in their supply chains," it said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rights groups have been saying that more than one million Uyghurs and individuals from other Muslim minorities have been sent by China in re-education camps. Uyghur Muslims population is mostly situated in China's western Xinjiang region. Rights groups have been alleging that minorities have been facing slew of abuses&nbsp;including forced labour.</p>

<p>China, though it denies these allegations, has faced a lot of flak from Western nations, including Canada. The Western countries have called the crackdown in Xinjiang a genocide. In addition to this, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has deemed treatment of Uyghurs a crime against humanity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>China claims that the re-education facilities are vocational centres which are designed to curb extremism.</p>

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Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE), Canada's corporate watchdog on Tuesday (August 15)initiated a probe against Canadian unit of Ralph Lauren, the high-end fashion brand, over allegations that it made use of forced labour from China's Uyghur minority.

Canadian Ombudsperson for Responsible Enterprise (CORE), Canada's corporate watchdog on Tuesday (August 15)initiated a probe against Canadian unit of Ralph Lauren, the high-end fashion brand, over allegations that it made use of forced labour from China's Uyghur minority. The watchdog has already launched several similar probes against Nike Canada and Dynasty Gold, a mining firm. The investigation has followed a complaint that says, "Ralph Lauren Canada has supply relationships with Chinese companies that use or benefit from the use of Uyghur forced labour." The complaint was filed last year by a coalition of 28 civil society organisations. "I have decided that the Ralph Lauren complaint warrants an investigation," ombudsperson Sheri Meyerhoffer said in a statement. Ralph Lauren's US parent company, she said, has disputed Canadian jurisdiction over this matter. It has argued that its subsidiary in Canada "is not responsible for decision-making" and that all of its operations are overseen from US headquarters. The Ottawa-based Uyghur Rights Advocacy Project welcomed the investigation in a statement. "There is credible evidence that Ralph Lauren is linked to numerous Chinese companies that use Uyghur forced labour in their supply chains," it said. Rights groups have been saying that more than one million Uyghurs and individuals from other Muslim minorities have been sent by China in re-education camps. Uyghur Muslims population is mostly situated in China's western Xinjiang region. Rights groups have been alleging that minorities have been facing slew of abuses including forced labour. China, though it denies these allegations, has faced a lot of flak from Western nations, including Canada. The Western countries have called the crackdown in Xinjiang a genocide. In addition to this, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has deemed treatment of Uyghurs a crime against humanity. China claims that the re-education facilities are vocational centres which are designed to curb extremism. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Canada probes Ralph Lauren over claims of Uyghur forced labour

Luxury fashion brand Ralph Lauren has been called out by Mexico for copying indigenous designs. This isn't the first time Mexico has hauled up fashion brands to protect its cultural heritage.

WION Fineprint:  Ralph Lauren caught in Mexican design row

Are you a Ralph Lauren fan? Well, the New York-based fashion house has been called out on social media by Beatrice Guiteras who's married to Mexican President Andreas Manuel Lopez Obrador for copying indigenous Mexican designs.

Ralph Lauren Plagiarism Case: Mexico’s First Lady criticises New York-based fashion house

<p>The head of a Mexican cultural affairs commission and wife of the country's president on Thursday accused the US fashion brand Ralph Lauren of plagiarizing Indigenous designs.</p>

<p>"Hey Ralph: we already realized that you really like Mexican designs," Beatriz Gutierrez wrote on social media.</p>

<p>"However, by copying these designs you're committing plagiarism, and as you know, plagiarism is illegal and immoral," added Gutierrez, who is married to President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.</p>

<p>She posted a picture of a Ralph Lauren labelled jacket whose design she said matched those of the Mexican communities of Contla and Saltillo.</p>

<p>"At least acknowledge it. And hopefully, you will compensate the original communities that do this work with love and not for million-dollar profit," added Gutierrez, a journalist and writer.</p>

<p>Mexico regularly denounces what it calls plagiarism by foreign designers of the motifs, embroidery and colours of its Indigenous communities.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/brahmastra-ott-release-heres-when-and-where-the-fantasy-drama-can-be-seen-527298" hreflang="en">'Brahmastra' OTT release: Here's when and where the fantasy drama can be seen</a></p>

<p>The Latin American nation has previously lodged complaints against major clothing brands including Zara, Mango and SHEIN.</p>

<p>It won an apology in 2020 from French designer Isabel Marant for the use of traditional patterns from an Indigenous community in western Mexico.</p>


The head of a Mexican cultural affairs commission and wife of the country's president on Thursday accused the US fashion brand Ralph Lauren of plagiarizing Indigenous designs.

The head of a Mexican cultural affairs commission and wife of the country's president on Thursday accused the US fashion brand Ralph Lauren of plagiarizing Indigenous designs. "Hey Ralph: we already realized that you really like Mexican designs," Beatriz Gutierrez wrote on social media. "However, by copying these designs you're committing plagiarism, and as you know, plagiarism is illegal and immoral," added Gutierrez, who is married to President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. She posted a picture of a Ralph Lauren labelled jacket whose design she said matched those of the Mexican communities of Contla and Saltillo. "At least acknowledge it. And hopefully, you will compensate the original communities that do this work with love and not for million-dollar profit," added Gutierrez, a journalist and writer. Mexico regularly denounces what it calls plagiarism by foreign designers of the motifs, embroidery and colours of its Indigenous communities. Also read: 'Brahmastra' OTT release: Here's when and where the fantasy drama can be seen The Latin American nation has previously lodged complaints against major clothing brands including Zara, Mango and SHEIN. It won an apology in 2020 from French designer Isabel Marant for the use of traditional patterns from an Indigenous community in western Mexico.

Ralph Lauren accused of copying Mexican Indigenous designs

<p>American singer and actor Jennifer Lopez has shared the first look at her 3-day wedding extravaganza on her social media handle.<br />
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JLo celebrated her marriage to Affleck over the weekend at the actor`s 87-acre Georgia estate. They originally tied the knot on July 17 during an impromptu visit to a Las Vegas wedding chapel.On Tuesday, she gave fans a glimpse at the weekend in a newsletter tease on Instagram.<br />
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JLo shared an up-close-and-personal picture of herself in her veil wearing a feathered-like turtleneck and playfully promised, "First peek at my wedding looks at OnTheJLo.com."</p>

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<p>As per Fox News, Lopez was dressed in all her bridal glory wearing a custom Ralph Lauren gown, with a high neckline and ruffled sleeves to match a long train. Backless detailing could be seen peeking through her cathedral-length veil as she walked side-by-side with her husband on the grounds of the 87-acre plantation home.<br />
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Affleck matched his beaming bride by sporting a white tuxedo coat with a black bow tie and slacks as he wrapped his arms around his new wife while they made their way across a white runner leading to one of the many picturesque spots on the property.<br />
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The three-day weekend concluded with a brunch on Sunday. Mr&nbsp;and Mrs Affleck`s wedding was attended by roughly 135 guests, a source told Fox News. The insider revealed that attendees were left with straw gift bags that were monogrammed with the newlyweds` initials "J.B".<br />
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The source described the contents of the bags as "a taste of Georgia."<br />
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Lopez and Affleck got legally married during a tiny wedding in Las Vegas on July 17. Affleck proposed to Lopez in April after the two rekindled their romance.&nbsp;<br />
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The couple first dated in 2002 and were engaged to be married in 2003 before calling off the wedding and eventually splitting.&nbsp;</p>


American singer and actor Jennifer Lopez has shared the first look at her 3-day wedding extravaganza on her social media handle. JLo celebrated her marriage to Affleck over the weekend at the actor`s 87-acre Georgia estate.

American singer and actor Jennifer Lopez has shared the first look at her 3-day wedding extravaganza on her social media handle. JLo celebrated her marriage to Affleck over the weekend at the actor`s 87-acre Georgia estate. They originally tied the knot on July 17 during an impromptu visit to a Las Vegas wedding chapel.On Tuesday, she gave fans a glimpse at the weekend in a newsletter tease on Instagram. JLo shared an up-close-and-personal picture of herself in her veil wearing a feathered-like turtleneck and playfully promised, "First peek at my wedding looks at OnTheJLo.com." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) × As per Fox News, Lopez was dressed in all her bridal glory wearing a custom Ralph Lauren gown, with a high neckline and ruffled sleeves to match a long train. Backless detailing could be seen peeking through her cathedral-length veil as she walked side-by-side with her husband on the grounds of the 87-acre plantation home. Affleck matched his beaming bride by sporting a white tuxedo coat with a black bow tie and slacks as he wrapped his arms around his new wife while they made their way across a white runner leading to one of the many picturesque spots on the property. The three-day weekend concluded with a brunch on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Affleck`s wedding was attended by roughly 135 guests, a source told Fox News. The insider revealed that attendees were left with straw gift bags that were monogrammed with the newlyweds` initials "J.B". The source described the contents of the bags as "a taste of Georgia." Lopez and Affleck got legally married during a tiny wedding in Las Vegas on July 17. Affleck proposed to Lopez in April after the two rekindled their romance. The couple first dated in 2002 and were engaged to be married in 2003 before calling off the wedding and eventually splitting.

Jennifer Lopez shares 'first peek' from her wedding to Ben Affleck

<p>Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had a dream-like wedding in Georgia last weekend and Lopez ensured that her special day was high on style. The singer-actress wore three stunning wedding dresses for her three-day nuptial celebrations- all designed by Ralph Lauren.&nbsp;<br />
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The designer took fashion connoisseurs inside the making of the three distinct gowns and shared a video on Youtube titled, 'The Making of a Moment with Jennifer Lopez'. The video gave a detailed account on how the designer created the gorgeous gowns.<br />
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"Modern heirlooms for a timeless romance," the video’s caption read. "In celebration of #JenniferLopez and #BenAffleck’s wedding, #RalphLauren created the bride’s three custom gowns with love, care, and consideration woven into every detail of the silhouettes."</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-jennifer-lopez-shares-first-peek-from-her-wedding-to-ben-affleck-509619" hreflang="en">Jennifer Lopez shares 'first peek' from her wedding to Ben Affleck</a></p>

<p>Watch the video here:&nbsp;</p>

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The singer thanked the designer in her newsletter 'On The JLo' for creating "dreamy" dresses and wrote, "I will be sharing a few more pics and delicious details on our big day coming very soon."<br />
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The first gown that Lauren shared showcased a high neckline and ruffled short sleeves. The gown had a long train. The second look was a form-fitting white gown with a plunging neckline. The veil was sewn to the dress.<br />
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The third dress had an elaborate pearl detailing near the shoulders of the dress. The video indicated that the pearls were too sewn to the dress.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at their wedding today <a href="https://t.co/fnJqMPfwOe">pic.twitter.com/fnJqMPfwOe</a></p>
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<p>Affleck, the groom, wore a matching white tuxedo coat with a black bow tie and pants for the special day. The bride and groom walked in together across a white runner leading to one of the many picturesque spots on the property. The guests too were reportedly asked to dress in shades of white.&nbsp;<br />
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Lopez and Affleck had a lavish wedding weekend in Georgia at Affleck's estate to celebrate their nuptials with family and friends. The pair first married on July 17 during an impromptu visit to a Las Vegas wedding chapel. They got married again over the weekend, this time in the presence of family and friends.&nbsp;</p>

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had a dream-like wedding in Georgia last weekend and Lopez ensured that her special day was high on style. The singer-actress wore three stunning wedding dresses for her three-day nuptial celebrations- all designed by Ralph Lauren.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck had a dream-like wedding in Georgia last weekend and Lopez ensured that her special day was high on style. The singer-actress wore three stunning wedding dresses for her three-day nuptial celebrations- all designed by Ralph Lauren. The designer took fashion connoisseurs inside the making of the three distinct gowns and shared a video on Youtube titled, 'The Making of a Moment with Jennifer Lopez'. The video gave a detailed account on how the designer created the gorgeous gowns. "Modern heirlooms for a timeless romance," the video’s caption read. "In celebration of #JenniferLopez and #BenAffleck’s wedding, #RalphLauren created the bride’s three custom gowns with love, care, and consideration woven into every detail of the silhouettes." Also read: Jennifer Lopez shares 'first peek' from her wedding to Ben Affleck Watch the video here: The singer thanked the designer in her newsletter 'On The JLo' for creating "dreamy" dresses and wrote, "I will be sharing a few more pics and delicious details on our big day coming very soon." The first gown that Lauren shared showcased a high neckline and ruffled short sleeves. The gown had a long train. The second look was a form-fitting white gown with a plunging neckline. The veil was sewn to the dress. The third dress had an elaborate pearl detailing near the shoulders of the dress. The video indicated that the pearls were too sewn to the dress. Jennifer Lopez wedding dress ✨ pic.twitter.com/qkZ17o1BFq — best of jlo ෆ (@jlofile) August 23, 2022 × Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck at their wedding today pic.twitter.com/fnJqMPfwOe — Bennifer Updates (@BenniferUpdates) August 21, 2022 × This picture from Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's wedding is living in my mind rent free. pic.twitter.com/YAuXtEkAxQ — Soum_designs 💍| HALFTIME on NETFLIX (@SoumDesigns) August 21, 2022 × Affleck, the groom, wore a matching white tuxedo coat with a black bow tie and pants for the special day. The bride and groom walked in together across a white runner leading to one of the many picturesque spots on the property. The guests too were reportedly asked to dress in shades of white. Lopez and Affleck had a lavish wedding weekend in Georgia at Affleck's estate to celebrate their nuptials with family and friends. The pair first married on July 17 during an impromptu visit to a Las Vegas wedding chapel. They got married again over the weekend, this time in the presence of family and friends.

Jennifer Lopez wore three gorgeous Ralph Lauren creations for her wedding; watch the making of these gowns

<p>World No. 3 Justin Thomas on Wednesday broke his silence and spoke publicly for the first time since losing his Ralph Lauren sponsorship last week due to the controversy of using a homophobic slur publicly.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/novak-djokovic-lashes-out-at-critics-over-australian-open-quarantine-stance-358075" hreflang="en">Novak Djokovic lashes out at critics over Australian Open quarantine stance</a></p>

<p>While making his first public appearance ahead of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, the golfer told reporters: “I’m clearly beyond (not) proud of what I said.”</p>

<p>“It’s humiliating. It’s embarrassing. It’s not me. It’s not a word that I use but for some reason, it was in there and that’s what I’m trying to figure out as to why it was in there.”</p>

<p>On Friday, Ralph Lauren released a statement announcing that they have parted ways with the golfer after the incident. However, the door is open or Thomas to re-join the brand if he “does the hard and necessary work” to grow from the incident.</p>

<p><b>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</b><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/major-league-baseball-conducts-baseball-coaching-sessions-online-for-over-75-coaches-357992" hreflang="en">Major League Baseball conducts baseball coaching sessions online for over 75 coaches</a></p>

<p>“It’s going to be a part of this process or training program or whatever I need to do not only to prove to myself and prove to my sponsors and prove to those people who don’t know who I am but that’s indeed not the person I am,” Thomas said.</p>

<p>Thomas will be participating in the first round at Abu Dhabi Golf Club Thursday morning alongside Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood.</p>


World No. 3 Justin Thomas on Wednesday broke his silence and spoke publicly for the first time since losing his Ralph Lauren sponsorship last week due to the controversy of using a homophobic slur publicly.

World No. 3 Justin Thomas on Wednesday broke his silence and spoke publicly for the first time since losing his Ralph Lauren sponsorship last week due to the controversy of using a homophobic slur publicly. ALSO READ: Novak Djokovic lashes out at critics over Australian Open quarantine stance While making his first public appearance ahead of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, the golfer told reporters: “I’m clearly beyond (not) proud of what I said.” “It’s humiliating. It’s embarrassing. It’s not me. It’s not a word that I use but for some reason, it was in there and that’s what I’m trying to figure out as to why it was in there.” On Friday, Ralph Lauren released a statement announcing that they have parted ways with the golfer after the incident. However, the door is open or Thomas to re-join the brand if he “does the hard and necessary work” to grow from the incident. ALSO READ: Major League Baseball conducts baseball coaching sessions online for over 75 coaches “It’s going to be a part of this process or training program or whatever I need to do not only to prove to myself and prove to my sponsors and prove to those people who don’t know who I am but that’s indeed not the person I am,” Thomas said. Thomas will be participating in the first round at Abu Dhabi Golf Club Thursday morning alongside Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood.

Justin Thomas breaks his silence for the first time since losing sponsors

<p>American fashion giant Ralph Lauren Corp. dropped its sponsorship of world number three golfer, Justin Thomas, on Friday, six days after his homophobic slur was picked up by television microphones.<br />
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Thomas apologized the next day for his "terrible" and "inexcusable" remark, but in a statement Friday, the New York-based apparel firm said that his words could not be associated with their brand. "We believe in the dignity of all people, regardless of age, race, gender identity, ethnicity, political affiliation or sexual orientation," the Ralph Lauren statement said.</p>

<p>"This is part of our longstanding commitment to foster cultures of belonging –- in the workplace and in communities around the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are disheartened by Mr. Thomas's recent language, which is entirely inconsistent with our values."</p>

<p>Thomas, a 27-year-old American, uttered the anti-gay slur on the fourth hole of his third round at the US PGA Tournament of Champions in Hawaii after missing a five-foot par putt, causing an immediate stir on social media.</p>

<p>"While we acknowledge that he has apologized and recognizes the severity of his words, he is a paid ambassador of our brand and his actions conflict with the inclusive culture that we strive to uphold," Ralph Lauren said.</p>

<p>"In reflecting on the responsibility we have to all of our stakeholders, we have decided to discontinue our sponsorship of Mr. Thomas at this time.</p>

<p>"As we make this decision, our hope is that Mr. Thomas does the hard and necessary work in order to partner with us again -– truly examining this incident, learning, growing and ultimately using his platform to promote inclusion."</p>

<p>Thomas, who won a major title at the 2017 PGA Championship,&nbsp;finished third in the event, which he had won in 2020.</p>


American fashion giant Ralph Lauren Corp. dropped its sponsorship of world number three golfer, Justin Thomas, on Friday, six days after his homophobic slur was picked up by television microphones.

American fashion giant Ralph Lauren Corp. dropped its sponsorship of world number three golfer, Justin Thomas, on Friday, six days after his homophobic slur was picked up by television microphones. Thomas apologized the next day for his "terrible" and "inexcusable" remark, but in a statement Friday, the New York-based apparel firm said that his words could not be associated with their brand. "We believe in the dignity of all people, regardless of age, race, gender identity, ethnicity, political affiliation or sexual orientation," the Ralph Lauren statement said. "This is part of our longstanding commitment to foster cultures of belonging –- in the workplace and in communities around the world. "We are disheartened by Mr. Thomas's recent language, which is entirely inconsistent with our values." Thomas, a 27-year-old American, uttered the anti-gay slur on the fourth hole of his third round at the US PGA Tournament of Champions in Hawaii after missing a five-foot par putt, causing an immediate stir on social media. "While we acknowledge that he has apologized and recognizes the severity of his words, he is a paid ambassador of our brand and his actions conflict with the inclusive culture that we strive to uphold," Ralph Lauren said. "In reflecting on the responsibility we have to all of our stakeholders, we have decided to discontinue our sponsorship of Mr. Thomas at this time. "As we make this decision, our hope is that Mr. Thomas does the hard and necessary work in order to partner with us again -– truly examining this incident, learning, growing and ultimately using his platform to promote inclusion." Thomas, who won a major title at the 2017 PGA Championship, finished third in the event, which he had won in 2020.

Ralph Lauren ends sponsor deal with golfer Justin Thomas after anti-gay slur

<p>The glamour of both the American Ralph Lauren and the Israeli Elie Tahari inaugurated New York Fashion Week, which celebrated its first day on Thursday.</p>

<p>Ralph Lauren immersed himself in elegance and luxury with a Spring 2019 collection dominated by feminine and slender designs with luxurious and sophisticated materials in black and gold, and sometimes white.</p>

<p>The show took place in the new 'Ralph's Coffee'&nbsp;café located in the shop on the exclusive Madison Avenue, decorated with classic white marble tables, large mirrors and crystal lamps.</p>

<p>The models walked slowly, dressed in jackets, trousers, trench coats, flowing pleated dresses or large capes, all in gold.</p>

<p>Black was also very much present in the entire Ralph Lauren collection, which was decorated with gold elements.</p>

<p>The fashion designer, who as usual walked among the attendees at the end of the show to receive congratulations, had some of the most sought-after models of the moment, such as the Americans Joan Smalls, Taylor Hill and Bella Hadid.</p>

<p>Another one of the outstanding shows was that of Elie Tahari, who was celebrating 45 years in the fashion industry with a special show.</p>

<p>There was anticipation ahead of Tahari's collection at the Spring Studios, home of New York 'Fashion Week', where there were "influencers" from social networks and actresses like Laverne Cox and Bella Thorne.</p>

<p>His Autumn-Winter 2019 collection was sophisticated and daring, but very practical: gold and bronze colours were seen contrasted with purple jewels, and fabrics with different textures and volumes in garments such as wide-leg pants, capes or ponchos.</p>

<p>The most striking designs were skirts and fur jackets with lynx prints; coats, skirts and dresses with brocaded finishes; and sensual satin was used discreetly, in a pleated skirt or a draped dress.</p>

<p>Supermodel Christie Brinkley, 65, closed the show, appearing on the catwalk at the same event with her daughter Sailor, 20. Both got applause from the audience, although the mother had the limelight.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Japanese designer Tadashi Shoji, known for dressing a long list of celebrities on the red carpet, showed off a collection that was reminiscent of medieval royalty with sumptuous materials and intense colours.</p>

<p>Velvet was one of the main fabrics, which was present in long dresses in crimson red, night blue, moss green and jet black, some with wide sleeves and others leaving the shoulders exposed.</p>

<p>She also used delicate prints of plant motifs in silver or gold on black skirts both voluminous and tight, combined with gold shoes.</p>

<p>The Tadashi Shoji show also stood out for the important presence of plus-size models.</p>

<p>Noon by Noor loaded its autumn-winter collection with femininity and romanticism with colours very similar to those of other designers: the basic black, white and camel combined or with a garment in yellow and green tones typical of precious stones.</p>

<p>The pieces of the two Arab designers followed generally simple lines: long and flowing dresses with some draping at the waist or pleated at the skirt; pants adjusted to the hip and loose on the leg, with blouse or sweater; and for the cold, structured coats.</p>


The glamour of both the American Ralph Lauren and the Israeli Elie Tahari inaugurated New York Fashion Week, which celebrated its first day on Thursday. Ralph Lauren immersed himself in elegance and luxury with a Spring 2019 collection dominated by feminine and slender designs with luxurious and sophisticated materials in black and gold, and sometimes white.

The glamour of both the American Ralph Lauren and the Israeli Elie Tahari inaugurated New York Fashion Week, which celebrated its first day on Thursday. Ralph Lauren immersed himself in elegance and luxury with a Spring 2019 collection dominated by feminine and slender designs with luxurious and sophisticated materials in black and gold, and sometimes white. The show took place in the new 'Ralph's Coffee' café located in the shop on the exclusive Madison Avenue, decorated with classic white marble tables, large mirrors and crystal lamps. The models walked slowly, dressed in jackets, trousers, trench coats, flowing pleated dresses or large capes, all in gold. Black was also very much present in the entire Ralph Lauren collection, which was decorated with gold elements. The fashion designer, who as usual walked among the attendees at the end of the show to receive congratulations, had some of the most sought-after models of the moment, such as the Americans Joan Smalls, Taylor Hill and Bella Hadid. Another one of the outstanding shows was that of Elie Tahari, who was celebrating 45 years in the fashion industry with a special show. There was anticipation ahead of Tahari's collection at the Spring Studios, home of New York 'Fashion Week', where there were "influencers" from social networks and actresses like Laverne Cox and Bella Thorne. His Autumn-Winter 2019 collection was sophisticated and daring, but very practical: gold and bronze colours were seen contrasted with purple jewels, and fabrics with different textures and volumes in garments such as wide-leg pants, capes or ponchos. The most striking designs were skirts and fur jackets with lynx prints; coats, skirts and dresses with brocaded finishes; and sensual satin was used discreetly, in a pleated skirt or a draped dress. Supermodel Christie Brinkley, 65, closed the show, appearing on the catwalk at the same event with her daughter Sailor, 20. Both got applause from the audience, although the mother had the limelight. Meanwhile, the Japanese designer Tadashi Shoji, known for dressing a long list of celebrities on the red carpet, showed off a collection that was reminiscent of medieval royalty with sumptuous materials and intense colours. Velvet was one of the main fabrics, which was present in long dresses in crimson red, night blue, moss green and jet black, some with wide sleeves and others leaving the shoulders exposed. She also used delicate prints of plant motifs in silver or gold on black skirts both voluminous and tight, combined with gold shoes. The Tadashi Shoji show also stood out for the important presence of plus-size models. Noon by Noor loaded its autumn-winter collection with femininity and romanticism with colours very similar to those of other designers: the basic black, white and camel combined or with a garment in yellow and green tones typical of precious stones. The pieces of the two Arab designers followed generally simple lines: long and flowing dresses with some draping at the waist or pleated at the skirt; pants adjusted to the hip and loose on the leg, with blouse or sweater; and for the cold, structured coats.

Ralph Lauren, Elie Tahari bring glamour to New York Fashion Week 2019

<p>America&#39;s new First Lady Melania Trump won rave reviews Friday for donning an elegant Ralph Lauren powder blue suit to her husband&#39;s inauguration in a look channeling Jacqueline Kennedy.</p>

<p>Her cashmere turtleneck dress fell to her knee, paired with a cross-over jacket cropped to the waist and matching suede gloves. In a break from the past, Melania wore her hair swept up with diamond stud earrings.</p>

<p>The look won gushing praise online and earned comparisons with Jacqueline Kennedy, wife of Democratic president John F. Kennedy and considered one of America&#39;s most stylish first ladies.</p>

<p>A Ralph Lauren spokeswoman confirmed to AFP that Trump was wearing a custom-made Ralph Lauren collection dress, jacket and gloves.</p>

<p>The 46-year-old former model originally from Slovenia, is America&#39;s only second foreign-born first lady since England&#39;s Louisa Adams, wife of John Quincy Adams, who was president from 1825 to 1829.</p>

<p>Ralph Lauren is perhaps America&#39;s most iconic living designer, a 77-year-old master inspired by European sensibilities but whose clothes define a uniquely American sense of elegance.</p>

<p>A string of designers have refused to work with Trump because of her husband&#39;s politics, making her sartorial debut as first lady -- hot on the heels of the much-loved Michelle Obama -- closely scrutinized.</p>

<p>Despite being criticized for previously favoring high-end European clothes and foregoing Obama&#39;s winning combination of US high street meets high fashion, Trump is proving herself an adroit dresser.</p>

<p>On Friday she picked a little-known New York designer of Hispanic descent and daughter of a wounded veteran to design her military-inspired, black coat to visit the National Arlington Cemetery.</p>

<p>While commentators griped about her heavy sunglasses and grumpy demeanor, in the evening she donned a stunning golden gown from Reem Acra, a Lebanese-born American designer, for a candlelight dinner.</p>

<p>Vogue said her choice &quot;went the route of classic glamour&quot; similar to former Republican first ladies Nancy Reagan and Laura Bush.</p>

<p>Her looks have not only been appropriate to the moment but given a nod toward inclusivity at a time when her husband is under attack for divisive rhetoric and threat to deport up to three million illegal immigrants.</p>

<p>But Trump will have to work hard to keep up with 35-year-old stepdaughter Ivanka, widely feted for her elegance and who unlike Melania is moving straight to Washington with her husband, an incoming White House advisor.</p>

<p>(AFP)</p>


A Ralph Lauren spokeswoman confirmed to AFP that Trump was wearing a custom-made Ralph Lauren collection dress, jacket and gloves

America's new First Lady Melania Trump won rave reviews Friday for donning an elegant Ralph Lauren powder blue suit to her husband's inauguration in a look channeling Jacqueline Kennedy. Her cashmere turtleneck dress fell to her knee, paired with a cross-over jacket cropped to the waist and matching suede gloves. In a break from the past, Melania wore her hair swept up with diamond stud earrings. The look won gushing praise online and earned comparisons with Jacqueline Kennedy, wife of Democratic president John F. Kennedy and considered one of America's most stylish first ladies. A Ralph Lauren spokeswoman confirmed to AFP that Trump was wearing a custom-made Ralph Lauren collection dress, jacket and gloves. The 46-year-old former model originally from Slovenia, is America's only second foreign-born first lady since England's Louisa Adams, wife of John Quincy Adams, who was president from 1825 to 1829. Ralph Lauren is perhaps America's most iconic living designer, a 77-year-old master inspired by European sensibilities but whose clothes define a uniquely American sense of elegance. A string of designers have refused to work with Trump because of her husband's politics, making her sartorial debut as first lady -- hot on the heels of the much-loved Michelle Obama -- closely scrutinized. Despite being criticized for previously favoring high-end European clothes and foregoing Obama's winning combination of US high street meets high fashion, Trump is proving herself an adroit dresser. On Friday she picked a little-known New York designer of Hispanic descent and daughter of a wounded veteran to design her military-inspired, black coat to visit the National Arlington Cemetery. While commentators griped about her heavy sunglasses and grumpy demeanor, in the evening she donned a stunning golden gown from Reem Acra, a Lebanese-born American designer, for a candlelight dinner. Vogue said her choice "went the route of classic glamour" similar to former Republican first ladies Nancy Reagan and Laura Bush. Her looks have not only been appropriate to the moment but given a nod toward inclusivity at a time when her husband is under attack for divisive rhetoric and threat to deport up to three million illegal immigrants. But Trump will have to work hard to keep up with 35-year-old stepdaughter Ivanka, widely feted for her elegance and who unlike Melania is moving straight to Washington with her husband, an incoming White House advisor. (AFP)

Melania Trump channels Jackie Kennedy in Ralph Lauren

Swimwear maker Speedo and luxury retailer Ralph Lauren Corp ended their sponsorship contracts with Ryan Lochte, days after the US swimmer admitted to exaggerating his story about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio during the Olympics.<br />
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The incident embarrassed the host city, angered the local police and government and dominated news coverage of South America&#39;s first Olympics, leading the US Olympic Committee to issue an apology.<br />
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Lochte, a 12-time Olympic medalist, apologised on Saturday in an interview to Brazil&#39;s largest broadcaster, Globo TV. &quot;I wasn&#39;t lying to a certain extent,&quot; he said. &quot;I over-exaggerated what was happening to me.&quot;<br />
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Within hours of the Games coming to a close, Speedo USA issued a statement saying it would drop Lochte as one of its endorsers, while Ralph Lauren said it would not be renewing its contract with the swimmer.<br />
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Hair removal company Syneron Candela also ended its partnership with Lochte, four months after naming him its global brand ambassador for one of its products.<br />
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Nottingham, UK-based Speedo&#39;s US unit said on Monday it would donate $50,000 of Lochte&#39;s fee to Save The Children, a global charity partner of Speedo.<br />
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Lochte said in an email that he respected Speedo&#39;s decision.<br />
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&quot;I was immature and I made a stupid mistake. I&#39;m human. I made a mistake and I definitely learned from this,&quot; Lochte said in an interview on the Today show.<br />
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&quot;They (the people of Rio) put on a great Games. And my immature, intoxicated behavior tarnished that a little,&quot; Lochte said.<br />
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Another sponsor, Japanese mattress maker Airweave, had said on Friday that it would continue to monitor the investigation.<br />
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&quot;As long as he is a respectable athlete, he will remain a US ambassador for Airweave as long as our partnership agreement remains effective,&quot; Motokuni Takaoka, CEO of Airweave, had said in an email. Airweave could not be reached for comment today.<br />
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Ralph Lauren said its endorsement agreement with Lochte was specifically for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The company had taken down references to the gold medalist from its website last week.<br />
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Lochte, 32, won one gold medal at the Rio Olympics. He was the breakout star of the 2012 London Olympics, landing a short-lived reality TV series called &quot;What Would Ryan Lochte Do?&quot; and appearing, as himself, on top shows like &quot;30 Rock&quot; and &quot;90210&quot;.<br />
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(Reuters)

Lochte said in an email that he respected Speedo's decision. 'I was immature and I made a stupid mistake,' he apologised in an interview

Swimwear maker Speedo and luxury retailer Ralph Lauren Corp ended their sponsorship contracts with Ryan Lochte, days after the US swimmer admitted to exaggerating his story about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio during the Olympics. The incident embarrassed the host city, angered the local police and government and dominated news coverage of South America's first Olympics, leading the US Olympic Committee to issue an apology. Lochte, a 12-time Olympic medalist, apologised on Saturday in an interview to Brazil's largest broadcaster, Globo TV. "I wasn't lying to a certain extent," he said. "I over-exaggerated what was happening to me." Within hours of the Games coming to a close, Speedo USA issued a statement saying it would drop Lochte as one of its endorsers, while Ralph Lauren said it would not be renewing its contract with the swimmer. Hair removal company Syneron Candela also ended its partnership with Lochte, four months after naming him its global brand ambassador for one of its products. Nottingham, UK-based Speedo's US unit said on Monday it would donate $50,000 of Lochte's fee to Save The Children, a global charity partner of Speedo. Lochte said in an email that he respected Speedo's decision. "I was immature and I made a stupid mistake. I'm human. I made a mistake and I definitely learned from this," Lochte said in an interview on the Today show. "They (the people of Rio) put on a great Games. And my immature, intoxicated behavior tarnished that a little," Lochte said. Another sponsor, Japanese mattress maker Airweave, had said on Friday that it would continue to monitor the investigation. "As long as he is a respectable athlete, he will remain a US ambassador for Airweave as long as our partnership agreement remains effective," Motokuni Takaoka, CEO of Airweave, had said in an email. Airweave could not be reached for comment today. Ralph Lauren said its endorsement agreement with Lochte was specifically for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. The company had taken down references to the gold medalist from its website last week. Lochte, 32, won one gold medal at the Rio Olympics. He was the breakout star of the 2012 London Olympics, landing a short-lived reality TV series called "What Would Ryan Lochte Do?" and appearing, as himself, on top shows like "30 Rock" and "90210". (Reuters)

Speedo, Ralph Lauren drop Ryan Lochte after Rio incident

<div>Ralph Lauren is cutting about 1,000 jobs and closing 50 stores as part of a sweeping plan to lower costs and revive sales growth at the luxury&nbsp;fashion&nbsp;brand.</div>

<div>Shares of Ralph Lauren, which also forecast declines in full-year and first-quarter revenue, fell as much as 10.4 per cent to $86.32 in early trading on Tuesday.<br />
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&quot;It&#39;s been a long time coming. Ralph Lauren is a behemoth, it&#39;s a very successful brand. It&#39;s an iconic brand. However, it need changes to adjust to the times,&quot; said&nbsp;Mary Epner, a retail analyst.</div>

<div>The jobs being eliminated represent about 8 per cent of the company&#39;s full-time jobs, spokesman Ryan Lally told Reuters.<br />
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Ralph Lauren, like some other luxury brands, has been struggling amid sluggish spending on luxury apparel and accessories. The company&#39;s margins have taken a knock as department stores discount heavily to get rid of excess inventory. Moreover, the company&#39;s lower-end Polo and Lauren brands are facing competition from retailers such as H&amp;M and Inditex&#39;s Zara, which are known for their shorter production times.</div>

<div>Ralph Lauren said on Tuesday it would try to reduce the time taken to get new products to shelves to nine months from fifteen. The company brought in Stefan Larsson as chief executive late last year in the hope that he would replicate his success of reviving sales at Gap Old Navy, where he cut down production times and focused on offering trendy clothes at low prices.</div>

<div>&quot;I believe that he (Larsson)&nbsp;can be a positive influence. I&#39;ve hear great things about him. He is making fast changes, which is really impressive in a company like Ralph Lauren. And, listen, he knows how to do this. They need changes in their infrastructure. They need changes in their supply chain, and lead times, and delivery times. And he knows how to do this very quickly,&quot; Epner said.</div>

<div>Larsson has also worked with H&amp;M for about 15 years, where he helped grow the company&#39;s sales to $17 billion from $3 billion and introduced partnerships with luxury brands such as Versace and Karl Lagerfeld.</div>

<div>The company will focus on its luxury Ralph Lauren line and the lower-end Polo and Lauren brands, Larsson said in the company&#39;s first investor day call on Tuesday. The company&#39;s sales have fallen in every quarter in fiscal 2016, leading to a full-year sales decline of nearly three per cent. Ralph Lauren said it expects net revenue for the current fiscal year to fall in the low-double digit percentage range, hurt partly by store closures, pullback in inventory receipts and weak traffic.</div>

<div>The company said it expects to record restructuring charges of up to $400 million and an inventory reduction-related charge of up to $150 million, mostly in the current fiscal year. The restructuring measures are expected to result in annualized savings of about $180 to&nbsp;$220 million.</div>

<div>The company had about 493 directly operated retail stores and employed about 26,000 people, roughly 15,000 of who work full time as of April 2. Shares of the retailer had recouped losses and were trading down 4.8 pct at $91.96. Up to Monday&#39;s close of $96.33, the stock had fallen nearly 14 per cent this year.</div>


In an attempt to lower costs, about 8 per cent of the company's full-time jobs are being eliminated

Ralph Lauren is cutting about 1,000 jobs and closing 50 stores as part of a sweeping plan to lower costs and revive sales growth at the luxury fashion brand. Shares of Ralph Lauren, which also forecast declines in full-year and first-quarter revenue, fell as much as 10.4 per cent to $86.32 in early trading on Tuesday. "It's been a long time coming. Ralph Lauren is a behemoth, it's a very successful brand. It's an iconic brand. However, it need changes to adjust to the times," said Mary Epner, a retail analyst. The jobs being eliminated represent about 8 per cent of the company's full-time jobs, spokesman Ryan Lally told Reuters. Ralph Lauren, like some other luxury brands, has been struggling amid sluggish spending on luxury apparel and accessories. The company's margins have taken a knock as department stores discount heavily to get rid of excess inventory. Moreover, the company's lower-end Polo and Lauren brands are facing competition from retailers such as H&M and Inditex's Zara, which are known for their shorter production times. Ralph Lauren said on Tuesday it would try to reduce the time taken to get new products to shelves to nine months from fifteen. The company brought in Stefan Larsson as chief executive late last year in the hope that he would replicate his success of reviving sales at Gap Old Navy, where he cut down production times and focused on offering trendy clothes at low prices. "I believe that he (Larsson) can be a positive influence. I've hear great things about him. He is making fast changes, which is really impressive in a company like Ralph Lauren. And, listen, he knows how to do this. They need changes in their infrastructure. They need changes in their supply chain, and lead times, and delivery times. And he knows how to do this very quickly," Epner said. Larsson has also worked with H&M for about 15 years, where he helped grow the company's sales to $17 billion from $3 billion and introduced partnerships with luxury brands such as Versace and Karl Lagerfeld. The company will focus on its luxury Ralph Lauren line and the lower-end Polo and Lauren brands, Larsson said in the company's first investor day call on Tuesday. The company's sales have fallen in every quarter in fiscal 2016, leading to a full-year sales decline of nearly three per cent. Ralph Lauren said it expects net revenue for the current fiscal year to fall in the low-double digit percentage range, hurt partly by store closures, pullback in inventory receipts and weak traffic. The company said it expects to record restructuring charges of up to $400 million and an inventory reduction-related charge of up to $150 million, mostly in the current fiscal year. The restructuring measures are expected to result in annualized savings of about $180 to $220 million. The company had about 493 directly operated retail stores and employed about 26,000 people, roughly 15,000 of who work full time as of April 2. Shares of the retailer had recouped losses and were trading down 4.8 pct at $91.96. Up to Monday's close of $96.33, the stock had fallen nearly 14 per cent this year.

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