Text: Michael Boudreau (Michael Boodro). Photo: Peter Esterson (Pieter Estersohn). Produced by: Anita Sarsidi.
Fashion DesignersIn childhood, Ralph Lauren went toschool in a carefully ironed suit, not paying attention to teasing peers who wore leather jackets and jeans a la Marlon Brando. Later, the ability to live and work without looking at others has brought him worldwide fame. Classic business suits and polo shirts from Lauren are not one of those things that today look very cool, but six months later is ridiculous. His models do not age for decades. “Fashion trends come and go, but the style remains,” the designer philosophically says in response to accusations of conservatism. Ralph Loren Country House on Long Island is a clear confirmation that this recipe does not work only in the fashion world.
