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Ralph Lauren to step down as CEO of his namesake brand

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Via: Business Insider

Truly an American rags-to-riches story that is simply as good as it gets, legendary fashion designer and businessman Ralph Lauren has announced that he will be stepping down as CEO of the iconic brand, capping a more than four-decades-long run as the head of the label. The 75 year old will stay on as the Chief Creative Officer and Executive Chairmen.

The man himself. (Via Businessoffashion.com)

As with many classic American Dream stories, Mr. Lauren’s starts with incredibly humble beginnings. Born Ralph Lipschitz to immigrant parents living in the Bronx, he spent his childhood escaping the harsher realities of his life with movies. He would project himself onto iconic film stars like Carey Grant and Gary Cooper, and that air of elegant escapism is a noted influence on what he would eventually bring to the fashion world.

After serving in the military, the designer moved back to his native New York City, taking his first job in the fashion world as a clerk at Brooks Brothers. It was only a few short years later however, that a chance journey out to a polo match would change the course of his life, and American fashion forever. Warren Helstein, the friend who brought him to the polo match recounts; “We were exposed to fabulous things. The leather, the silver, the horses, the tall, slinky blondes with the big hats, and the high society that we weren’t really knowledgeable of.”

Of course, that would all change soon. Mr. Lauren started his classy, elegant brand soon after that; the brand that would eventually transform into Ralph Lauren. He started with ties; broad, bold ties at a time when simple, slim ones were the norm. They were an immediate hit, earning the fledgling company entry into department stores, and $500,000 in revenue that first year. Of course, he did not stop there.

Lauren’s design ideas flourished from there, producing iconically classic pieces that people would want to wear; clothing fit for a movie star. And the rest, as they say, is history.

Super exclusive Yeezy Boost drops on Saturday

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The third in an on-going edition of super limited edition footwear designed by none other than the man himself, Kanye West, the brand new Yeezy Boost finally drops on Saturday.

The first two shoes sold out day-of, and its anticipated this one will go even faster. Despite criticism that the shoes ‘look like Uggs’ from some members of the sneakerhead community, the shoes are still selling for far beyond their $200 retail price on the after market.

Seriously on-trend, and boasting unique materials and construction techniques, the Yeezy series may not be for everyone, but it has absolutely captured the collective imagine of the street-fashion forward set. Also, it’s not only sneakerheads that are hoping for some luck on Saturday, as Adidas itself has placed a ton of emphasis on this relationship with Kanye, and the Yeezy series he designed, to recapture some of the market share that Nike has been dominating for close to a decade now. More recently, even newer brands like Under Armour have emerged as competitors to the legendary 3 Stripes brand as well, so creative partnerships and promotions such as this one have become a go-to marketing strategy for Adidas. So for the new Yeezy Boost, a huge emphasis was placed on athletic capability, in addition to its uniquely streetwear-focused style. Check out the video below for more details.

Because the Yeezy shoes themselves are so limited, Adidas hopes that not only will they generate serious demand in the aftermarket, and thus, serious buzz for the brand in entirety; but they also hope that this will lead people to buy other Adidas footwear as well. And if this article that surfaced on SneakerNews today is any indication, that plan may already be working.

Best Men’s Suit Options for the Summer Months

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Summer is perhaps the greatest time of the year. Cookouts, fireworks, more sun, warmer weather; it’s all good, right? Absolutely not. These warmer months are not without their nefarious downsides, although they may be less obvious than the ones that come along during winter.

One such downside of summer is having to wear formal business attire on even the most humid, and overwhelmingly hot days. But despair not, dear reader, the Daily Aggregator is here to compile the best suit options for the summer months. Let’s take a look.

1. Seer Sucker

Classic.

Incredibly breathable, if your office is casual enough to let you get away with a seer sucker jacket, or perhaps even full suit; go for it. You’ll be casually checking out how good you look in the reflection of store windows on the street as you pass by sweaty bastards struggling in their wool blazers.

2. Linen

Linen- even lighter than Seer Sucker

While linen is realistically not a great look for the office (unless you’re the boss, but maybe even then), it IS a great look for literally everywhere else. And let’s be honest, if it’s good enough for Clooney, it’s good enough for the rest of us.

3. Light Colors

Suit in summer? Challenge accepted.

While you truly will look (and feel) great in either of the first two options we’ve prescribed, they’re admittedly on the casual side. So for days when you have to be fully dressed up, one of the best things you can do for yourself is look for a light-colored, unlined suit. Ask for that at the store and thank us later.