A fully illustrated biography of iconic American designer Ralph Lauren told through the lens of fashion From the author of Dressing the Man , the seminal tome on men''s fashion, comes the illustrated biography of Ralph Lauren. Published in time for Lauren''s 80th birthday on October 14, 2019, Alan Flusser''s book looks at the life of the iconic American designer through the lens of fashion and cultural impact. This high-level, yet intimate, reflection on the life and work of Ralph Lauren shows how a preppy young boy from the Bronx created one of the most recognizable brands in American fashion.