Ralph Lauren & Family

Ralph Lauren & Family (#201)

Global Rank #201

Country Rank #78

Country United States

When I design a collection I have a heroine in mind. She is the star of my movie.

$ 15 B
Apparel
United States
M
86 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #201

Country Rank #78

Net Worth $15.2B

Previous Worth $15.0B

Worth Change +$0.2B

Country United States

Industry Apparel

Age 86 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence New York, New York

Citizenship United States

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Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 86

Source Of Wealth Apparel, Self Made

Self Made Score 9

Philanthropy Score 1

Residence New York, New York

Citizenship United States

Marital Status Married

Children 3

Education Diploma, High School; Drop Out, City University of New York City College

Net Worth Change +$0.2B +1.3% from previous worth

Previous Net Worth $15.0B

Current Net Worth $15.2B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Ralph Lauren is executive chairman and chief creative officer of Ralph Lauren, his all-American fashion empire. He controls 85% of the voting rights. Lauren started the business in 1967 from a tiny office at the Empire State building. His first breakthrough came when Neiman Marcus ordered 1,200 ties. He stepped down from his position as CEO in 2015. His son, David, is chief branding and innovation officer. Born in the Bronx to Jewish immigrants, Ralph Lifshitz, as he was then known, worked as a part-time stock boy at a department store as a teenager. For 30 years, Lauren has supported breast cancer research, cofounding Georgetown's Nina Hyde Center for Breast Cancer Research in 1989.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to Ralph Lauren & Family.

#208

Billionaires (2026)

#96

Forbes 400 (2025)

Insights

Did You Know?

The man who made American fashion cool once donated $10 million to help restore the original Star-Spangled Banner.

In June 2019, Lauren was awarded an honorary knighthood by Prince Charles, a first for any American designer.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Ralph Lauren & Family's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $15.2B (May 4, 2026)