Who is Ralph Lauren? / Jane O'Connor ; illustrated by Stephen Marchesi.
"The polo player with the raised mallet - everyone knows the Ralph Lauren logo. Now readers can learn the amazing story of the man who is a true American fashion icon. Born in the Bronx, even as a teenager Ralph Lauren was known for his distinctive fashion sense, having a taste for both classic preppy clothes and vintage looks like beat-up leather jackets. He got his start in the fashion business by selling ties that he designed. From ties he went on to create a global fashion empire. In this easy-to-read biography, best-selling author and Who Was? creator Jane O'Connor explains exactly how a fashion line is created - from first drawings to models strutting on the runway"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781524784034
- ISBN: 1524784036
- ISBN: 9781524784027
- ISBN: 1524784028
- Physical Description: 107 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm.
- Publisher: New York, NY : Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House, 2017.
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 107).
- Target Audience Note:
- 880L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.6 1 192196.
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- Subject:
- Lauren, Ralph > Juvenile literature.
Fashion designers > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Biographies.
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Available copies
- 16 of 16 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 16 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | JUV BIO LAU (Text) | 37810460016834 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
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Summary:
"The polo player with the raised mallet - everyone knows the Ralph Lauren logo. Now readers can learn the amazing story of the man who is a true American fashion icon. Born in the Bronx, even as a teenager Ralph Lauren was known for his distinctive fashion sense, having a taste for both classic preppy clothes and vintage looks like beat-up leather jackets. He got his start in the fashion business by selling ties that he designed. From ties he went on to create a global fashion empire. In this easy-to-read biography, best-selling author and Who Was? creator Jane O'Connor explains exactly how a fashion line is created - from first drawings to models strutting on the runway"--
