Try as we might, it’s all but impossible to ignore the multitude of brands that fashion magnate Ralph Lauren is responsible for. It might not be quite as cutthroat or bloodthirsty as the latest season of Game of Thrones, but that doesn’t mean Lauren’s journey from random tie manufacturer to fashion magnate was filled with any less strife. And that’s precisely what the HBO films documentary Very Ralph aims to tackle. It was directed and produced by multiple award-winning documentarian Susan Lacy (HBO’s Jane Fonda in Five Acts, Spielberg) Very Ralph, the first documentary portrait of fashion icon Ralph Lauren, premieres on HBO later this year. As they tell it, “The film reveals the man behind the icon and the creation of one of the most successful brands in fashion history. As he enters his sixth decade in business, Lauren reflects on his journey from just a boy from the Bronx who didn’t know what a fashion designer was, to becoming the emblem of American style all around the world.” In short, the brand that we’ve all come to know, aspire to, hate, create, recreate and emulate all boils down to the initial collection of ties that started it all. Catch all of the action when Very Ralph premieres on HBO on November 12th.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
