[SG_67]

For anyone who may be interested, this airs tonight @ 9pm EST.

I’m rather curious and will watch.

 

[Flanderian]

For anyone who may be interested, this airs tonight @ 9pm EST.

I'm rather curious and will watch.

Thanks for the heads up!

I didn't read this until too late, so I'll catch it on the bounce.

Interested in learning more about NYC's one time best, short, Jewish basketball player, and top Brooks tie salesman!

 

[Fading Fast]

For anyone who may be interested, this airs tonight @ 9pm EST.

I'm rather curious and will watch.

Please let us know what you think? I've read and seen so much about Ralph over the last three decades (he gets a lot of - or used to - local coverage in additional to the national), that I'm kinda burned out on the Ralph story, so I'll only watch if you say it's worth it.

 

[SG_67]

Well, I started watching it and fell asleep. Haha.

I did record it though so will watch it at a better time.

I did catch the segment about the Mansion on Madison ave. He was disheartened about how the merchandise was being displayed. So he converted the mansion into what it is now. At first the retailers were upset because they thought it would take business away from them, but in the end it boosted sales.

 

[Fading Fast]

Well, I started watching it and fell asleep. Haha.

I did record it though so will watch it at a better time.

I did catch the segment about the Mansion on Madison ave. He was disheartened about how the merchandise was being displayed. So he converted the mansion into what it is now. At first the retailers were upset because they thought it would take business away from them, but in the end it boosted sales.

Thank you. Love to hear your thoughts when watch the rest.

 

[Oldsport]

I thought it was a decent show. Some interesting bits about him and his family I never knew.

 

[Matt S]

I really want to see this!

 

[peterc]

I thought it was very nice, though I would have liked more info about the business side of things.

 

[Fading Fast]

Based on the above posts, I set the DVR for the next time it's on.

 

[Oldsarge]

Maybe it will show up on Netflix or Prime . . .

 

[dragan]

I watched it and loved it. Ralph's vision for the consumer was to buy into the lifestyle moreso than a particular item or style of clothing. A true American icon and definitely worth a watch on tv.

 

[Flanderian]

FWIW - Alan Flusser's website just sent me an e-mail advertising another new(?) book by Mr. Flusser purporting to be an illustrated biography of Ralph Lauren's "life and work." The timing could hardly be accidental. I've enjoyed many of Mr. Flusser's books but am obligated to suspect it will likely be long on illustrations, and skimpy on new information. Alan will send you an autographed copy for $50.



So after that disparagement, I am still likely gaffed, and will line up with a $50 bill in my hot, sweaty paws despite the anticipated paucity of any new information or exhaustive treatment. Yes, I can be had!

:stupid:

 

[Fading Fast]

FWIW - Alan Flusser's website just sent me an e-mail advertising another new(?) book by Mr. Flusser purporting to be an illustrated biography of Ralph Lauren's "life and work." The timing could hardly be accidental. I've enjoyed many of Mr. Flusser's books but am obligated to suspect it will likely be long on illustrations, and skimpy on new information. Alan will send you an autographed copy for $50.

So after that disparagement, I am still likely gaffed, and will line up with a $50 bill in my hot, sweaty paws despite the anticipated paucity of any new information or exhaustive treatment. Yes, I can be had!

:stupid:

How much for a copy without the autograph?

 

[Flanderian]

How much for a copy without the autograph?

$75!?

Or -

$4.99 when Amazon starts selling it.

 

[Fading Fast]

$75!?

Or -

$4.99 when Amazon starts selling it.

Great minds - already checked, not yet on Amazon, but my guess is $29.99 when it hits.

 

[peterc]

Was 1999 the year that the tailored garments switched to being made in Italy by Corneliani?

Was there any press about it at the time?

I think the Corneliani garments were very well made and fit me very well also. Definitely an uptick from the USA made ones, especially the wool trousers which I always had issues with.

I'd also like to know who made RL's dress shirts in the 80's when they were USA made ($85.00 at Saks in Sept. 1984) and made of incredibly high quality cotton. Same question for the suits, trousers and sport-coats. I'd like to know who made them and where from the date of the first collection to the date the manufacturing moved to Corneliani.

I'd also like to know the date of the first mens' collection: suits, wool trousers and sportcoats.