Celebrating 30 Years of Ralph Lauren Home// IN CASED YOU MISSED IT: Oprah's Next Chapter Interview w/ Lauren & Kanye On Ralph

"I've always been inspired by the world around me - places I've been to, the places I dream of visiting, from the Wild West to Paris or into the Old Hollywood of my favorite movies. 

Designing for me is a creative journey - it starts with the mood, or the feeling, of a certain place.  With that mood, I create a world that is rare and enduring - often my image of a place, one that exists only in my collections.

When I design, I invite you to take a journey with me, to be transformed - even if just for a moment - and be inspired by a sense of newness and individuality, a spirit of adventure.

And my hope is that I've created a world you want to return to again and again."

- Ralph Lauren

Artists from all walks of life can relate to this excerpt in Ralph Lauren's Home Collection's 30 Year Anniversary Issue.

Upon reading it, I thought about the iconic success of Lauren's collections.  

From growing up in The Bronx, New York, to showing collections on Paris runways.

As a designer, what's better than an internationally, respected label?

I still buy a Polo Ralph Lauren sweater every year.  It's a timeless, essential piece. 

Ralph Lauren is one of those designers you don't mind spending money on, because his clothes are durable, stylish and classic.

You can get away with wearing a Polo Shirt or Riding Boots from 4 years ago today.  Why? Because it's Ralph Lauren!  Timeless.

At over 70 years old, Lauren is still working and comes off genuine and down to earth.  A cool person to be around - you can tell from Oprah's Next Chapter interview.

Ralph Lauren's practical, diverse collections have inspired so many individuals - entrepreneurs, entertainers and artists....  

I previously posted a dope reconstructed Ralph collection, by TI$A, who admits to being a Polo connoisseur.  See it here.

Ralph Lauren

Kanye, who is good friends with TI$A, also gives Ralph Lauren a shout out during this Jimmy Kimmel interview. 

Jimmy Kimmel

"Never Think That I'm Not From Chicago...." - Kanye