Ralph Lauren Sunglasses
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About the Company
The story of Polo Ralph Lauren is a true American rags-to-riches tale. Ralph Lauren was born in the Bronx to Jewish immigrants. He started early in his quest for quality clothing, and in 1967, he introduced the Polo line of ties. Things just snowballed from there, and Ralph Lauren is celebrated worldwide for his many lines of products, from men's and women's clothing to linens and home decor, and, yes, accessories -- including sunglasses.
The signature look of Lauren evokes old money, classic style, and high society. It emphasizes quality and does not follow trends. Thus, Ralph Lauren sunglasses are not trendy and ephemeral in style. They are intended to last for a lifetime, and to give an aura of timeless elegance and classic style.
Components
Ralph Lauren frames come in plastic or metal, and have a spring hinge. A variety of colours is available, from metal finishes to trendy colours like pink or aubergine. Each collection includes several different shapes and styles of sunglasses, including aviators, wrap, oval, square, and ribbon frames. All are UV-400 rated, and styles offering polarization, gradient lenses, mirror finish, and other specific characteristics are available.
Getting Authentic
To ensure that you are looking at authentic Ralph Lauren frames, look for the appropriate logo.
- Frames from the Ralph Lauren Collection should have a stylized, polished metal RL logo on the temple, or stylized cutout RL logos at the left and right bows.
- Frames from the Polo Jeans Co. collection will have the signature metal rivets at the temples and a discreet "Polo Jeans Co." logo at the right bow and upper left lens. The "Genie" style, which has a thin metal frame, has Polo Jeans Co. logos at the upper left lens, inner right bow, and outer left bow.
- Frames from the RALPH collection have the Ralph Lauren logo at the right bow and upper left lens, or "Ralph" logos at the upper left lens and inner right bow, with silver-embossed "Ralph" logos at the right and left outer bows.
Price Range
Ralph Lauren frames are like any designer product, though you can get some of the Lauren brands for less than you might expect.
- Ralph Lauren Collection: prices range from $200 to $400.
- Polo Jeans Co.: prices range from $35 to $40.
- RALPH: prices range from $75 to $90.
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