--- product_id: 2480080 title: "Genuine Authentic: The Real Life of Ralph Lauren – A Revealing Biography of the Fashion Designer's Meteoric Success and the Secrets Behind the Empire" price: "¥6255" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/2480080-genuine-authentic-the-real-life-of-ralph-lauren-a-revealing store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Genuine Authentic: The Real Life of Ralph Lauren – A Revealing Biography of the Fashion Designer's Meteoric Success and the Secrets Behind the Empire **Price:** ¥6255 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Genuine Authentic: The Real Life of Ralph Lauren – A Revealing Biography of the Fashion Designer's Meteoric Success and the Secrets Behind the Empire - **How much does it cost?** ¥6255 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/2480080-genuine-authentic-the-real-life-of-ralph-lauren-a-revealing) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A fascinating and comprehensive look into the life of American fashion designer Ralph Lauren, now with an afterword. “Deep-dish...sharp-clawed...honestly admiring.”—New York Times There are at least two Ralph Laurens. To the public he's a gentle, modest, yet secure and purposeful man. Inside the walls of Polo Ralph Lauren, though, he was long seen by some as a narcissist, an insecure ditherer, and, at times, a rampaging tyrant. Michael Gross, author of the bestsellers Model and 740 Park, lays bare the truths of this fashion emperor's rise, and reveals not only the secrets of his meteoric success in marketing our shared fantasies, but also a widely unknown side that's behind the designer’s chic façade. But who is the real Ralph Lauren? From Lifshitz to Lauren: Go inside the story of the ambitious boy from the Bronx, Ralph Lifshitz, and discover the real reason he changed his name on his journey to becoming a cultural icon. The Two Ralphs: Uncover the stark contrast between the gentle, purposeful public figure and the man some insiders knew as a rampaging tyrant. Fashion Emperor: Learn the secrets behind the meteoric rise of the Polo Ralph Lauren empire and the vision that turned a single tie into a global brand. An Aristocratic Secret: Discover the astonishing, unknown truth of Lauren’s maternal lineage—a connection to an aristocratic Jewish dynasty he never knew he had. Investigative Journalism: Based on years of research by bestselling author Michael Gross, this definitive account lays bare the truth behind the chic façade. Review: Great Service and Fast delivery - The book arrived quickly and I am now reading it. This is an unauthorized book and Ralph Lauren kept his everyone he knew uncooperative. It is out of print and so I came to this site to find it. The delivery and condition are as described by the seller. I probably will not have Ralph sign it as he was not happy it was published. Ralph is writing his own autobiography and it is being released or may have by now. I like to read unauthorizied biographys and biographys that tell the story in the way the subject likes them told. It gives two points of view. Review: The REAL Ralph Lauren! - I was enthralled with who the original Ralph Lauren was and who he created himself into. I was the publicist for the Original Marlboro Man, the late William Thourlby. I think Bill would have enjoyed it too. Ralph is example of British royalty mixed with American Old West. The author does an excellent job as an investigative reporter/author just I did for Post Newsweek/CBS. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #375,319 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #120 in Jewish Biographies #147 in Textile & Costume (Books) #150 in Fashion History | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 82 Reviews | ## Images ![Genuine Authentic: The Real Life of Ralph Lauren – A Revealing Biography of the Fashion Designer's Meteoric Success and the Secrets Behind the Empire - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61E0JH9R7sL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Service and Fast delivery *by K***R on September 7, 2011* The book arrived quickly and I am now reading it. This is an unauthorized book and Ralph Lauren kept his everyone he knew uncooperative. It is out of print and so I came to this site to find it. The delivery and condition are as described by the seller. I probably will not have Ralph sign it as he was not happy it was published. Ralph is writing his own autobiography and it is being released or may have by now. I like to read unauthorizied biographys and biographys that tell the story in the way the subject likes them told. It gives two points of view. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The REAL Ralph Lauren! *by H***N on February 10, 2020* I was enthralled with who the original Ralph Lauren was and who he created himself into. I was the publicist for the Original Marlboro Man, the late William Thourlby. I think Bill would have enjoyed it too. Ralph is example of British royalty mixed with American Old West. The author does an excellent job as an investigative reporter/author just I did for Post Newsweek/CBS. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book! *by J***N on May 21, 2020* The book arrived quickly and is in great condition. My only comment is the “M” in the authors name is scratched but I’m not super particular about the cover quality as long as the pages are intact. The book is a great read and I’m super happy with it! ## Frequently Bought Together - Genuine Authentic: The Real Life of Ralph Lauren - Ralph Lauren: Revised and Expanded Anniversary Edition - Ralph Lauren: In His Own Fashion --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/2480080-genuine-authentic-the-real-life-of-ralph-lauren-a-revealing](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/2480080-genuine-authentic-the-real-life-of-ralph-lauren-a-revealing) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-09-29*