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10/30 “I don’t design clothes. I design dreams.” Ralph Lauren

By: Sophia Montesinos, Editor • October 30, 2025
Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons via creative commons lisence
Ralph Lauren was the first designer to release a fragrance for men and women simultaneously in 1978, with “Polo” for men and “Lauren” for women, and he became the first American designer to be awarded honorary British knighthood in 2019.

His work is about creating aspirational lifestyles and visions, not just garments. He sells the feeling of a certain life—one of success, glamour, and classic elegance—that his clothing is meant to evoke. The clothes are a means to achieve this broader, more desirable dream, which is why his brand sells a complete lifestyle rather than just products.

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Sophia Montesinos
Sophia Montesinos, Editor
Sophia Montesinos is a junior at Colonia High School. In her free time, she enjoys playing volleyball for both her school and club team as a defensive specialist. Montesinos is also an avid reader, her favorite genre, or genre she “specializes” in, is romance. Her favorite authors of this genre include Jenny Han, Anna Huang and Hannah Grace. In school, she participates in various activities, including Student Council, SPTS, Patriot Pals, and Class Office. She is the class president for the class of 2027! During the summer, she spends her days down by the shore, specifically Seabright. She also enjoys traveling with her family to places all around the world in the summer, including Spain, Mexico, Canada and many more. After high school, she hopes to attend Penn State University one day for broadcast journalism and live near the beach.