Ralph Lauren becomes first designer to receive America¡¯s highest civilian honour - Presidential Medal of Freedom
Ralph Lauren, iconic fashion designer and founder of the Ralph Lauren label became the first fashion designer to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Presented by President Joe Biden, the award honours Lauren's impact on American fashion, culture, and philanthropy.
Ralph Lauren, a trailblazer who has made his name associated with sophisticated and lively formal clothing, just became the first fashion designer to win the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom, which was presented by Joe Biden. Accompanied by his wife Ricky, the legendary designer entered the stage dressed in a sophisticated formal suit that included a tweed herringbone blazer, pristine white shirt, knit tie, and navy blue trousers.
Ralph Lauren receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom
Mr. Ralph Lauren receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
¡ª Ralph Lauren (@RalphLauren) January 4, 2025
During a prestigious ceremony held in Washington D.C., Mr. Lauren received the nation¡¯s highest civilian honor, recognizing his extraordinary contributions and influence on American style, culture, and society¨Cmarking¡ pic.twitter.com/H7cpyNpxww
Ralph Lauren was accompanied by 18 other honourees, including Hillary Clinton, Jos¨¦ Andr¨¦s, Magic Johnson, Denzel Washington, and Jane Goodall, who arrived with a plush toy monkey.
Today, President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 great leaders who have made America a better place. pic.twitter.com/d610LtMoes
¡ª The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 4, 2025
President Joe Biden launched the ceremony with complimentary words, highlighting the honourees' contributions to building America's culture and principles, especially during difficult times.
When awarding the medal to Ralph Lauren, Biden discussed the designer's career, his tremendous impact on American fashion and culture, and his charity endeavours.
With misty eyes, the 85-year-old designer listened to the President characterise him as a symbol of the American ideal and a reminder of the country's distinct style as a nation of dreamers and achievers.
Ralph Lauren would be a legendary Tefflin wrap
¡ª Yossi Farro (@FarroYossi) January 5, 2025
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The official social media account of Ralph Lauren tweeted, "During a prestigious ceremony held in Washington D.C., Lauren received the nation¡¯s highest civilian honour, recognizing his extraordinary contributions and influence on American style, culture, and society¨Cmarking Lauren as the first fashion designer to ever receive this historic distinction."
Born to Polish immigrants and bred in the Bronx, he began by selling ties at Rockefeller Centre. From humble beginnings, he built an empire for himself, founding the legendary Ralph Lauren label, which is noted for its timeless, preppy design and inventive approach to fashion.
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