Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Chief Branding and Innovation Officer David Lauren, Model Hikari Mori, and Journalist Yoshiko Ikoma have a conversation at the Akasaka Palace in Japan, following the Japanese premiere of "Very Ralph".
This panel explores the world of Ralph Lauren, featuring stories from David Lauren about his father’s life and design philosophy that is unique to Ralph Lauren. Hikari Mori and Yoshiko Ikoma discuss the "universal language" of the brand and its deep connection to Japanese sensibilities and respect for craft.
#RalphLauren #DavidLauren #HikariMori #YoshikoIkoma #AkasakaPalace #VeryRalph #FashionHistory #VeryRalphDocumentary
00:00 Premiere at Akasaka Palace: Sharing the Ralph Lauren Story
01:08 Beyond the Brand: Creating a "Way of Living"
03:02 David Lauren on Ralph’s Focused Vision
05:55 The Soul of Craft: Connecting American & Japanese Values
07:22 Closing Thoughts: Family as a Source of Strength
ABOUT RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of luxury lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, footwear & accessories, home, fragrances and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren has sought to inspire the dream of a better life through authenticity and timeless style. Its reputation and distinctive image have been developed across a wide range of products, brands, distribution channels, and international markets. The Company’s brand names – which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, and Chaps, among others – constitute one of the world’s most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
Chief Branding and Innovation Officer David Lauren, Model Hikari Mori, and Journalist Yoshiko Ikoma have a conversation at the Akasaka Palace in Japan, following the Japanese premiere of "Very Ralph".
This panel explores the world of Ralph Lauren, featuring stories from David Lauren about his father’s life and design philosophy that is unique to Ralph Lauren. Hikari Mori and Yoshiko Ikoma discuss the "universal language" of the brand and its deep connection to Japanese sensibilities and respect for craft.
#RalphLauren #DavidLauren #HikariMori #YoshikoIkoma #AkasakaPalace #VeryRalph #FashionHistory #VeryRalphDocumentary
00:00 Premiere at Akasaka Palace: Sharing the Ralph Lauren Story
01:08 Beyond the Brand: Creating a "Way of Living"
03:02 David Lauren on Ralph’s Focused Vision
05:55 The Soul of Craft: Connecting American & Japanese Values
07:22 Closing Thoughts: Family as a Source of Strength
ABOUT RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing, and distribution of luxury lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, footwear & accessories, home, fragrances and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren has sought to inspire the dream of a better life through authenticity and timeless style. Its reputation and distinctive image have been developed across a wide range of products, brands, distribution channels, and international markets. The Company’s brand names – which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, and Chaps, among others – constitute one of the world’s most widely recognized families of consumer brands.
