Ralph Lauren will receive a British Knighthood for services to fashion, the first ever awarded to an American designer.
Ralph Lauren
He will be presented the honour at next years ceremony by the representative of the Queen. Antony Phillipson, British Consul General to New York and Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for North America, said:
“As creator and visionary of the Ralph Lauren brand worldwide, he has been a vanguard for the global fashion industry and American style for nearly half a century. In addition, monumental philanthropic efforts, especially in the realm of public health, cancer research and treatment in both the US and the UK, have led to benefits felt by citizens around the world.”
The designer now joins the list of other American nationals who recieved knighthoods or damehoods including Angelina Jolie, Steven Spielberg, Bill and Melinda Gates.
Ralph Lauren celebrates 50 years of the iconic brand this year and has also been awarded CFDA Members Salute in June.
