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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.

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Alan Flusser is the author of a number of books about men´s style, including the bestselling Dressing the Man . Flusser is also well known for creating for Michael Douglas´s wardrobe in Wall Street , as well as his costume work in classic movies such as Scent of a Woman and American Psycho starring Christian Bale. He is the president of Alan Flusser Designs, a company that he founded in 1979. In 1988, Flusser secured a permanent spot on Vanity Fair ´s International Best-Dressed List. He lives in New York.

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