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Ralph Lauren
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When was Ralph Lauren born?
Ralph Lifshitz was born on 14th October 1939
Ralph Lifshitz was born on 14th October 1939
Ralph Lifshitz was born on 14th October 1939
Ralph Lifshitz was born on 14th October 1939
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What is true about his background?
He was born in The Bronx to Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants; the family was decidedly working-class.
He was born in The Bronx to Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants; the family was decidedly working-class.
He was born in The Bronx to Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants; the family was decidedly working-class.
He was born in The Bronx to Ashkenazi Jewish immigrants; the family was decidedly working-class.
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Why did Ralph Lauren visit movie theatres?
He spent most afternoons in movie theatres dreaming of a better life.
He spent most afternoons in movie theatres dreaming of a better life.
He spent most afternoons in movie theatres dreaming of a better life.
He spent most afternoons in movie theatres dreaming of a better life.
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How did Lauren explain why he had anglicised his name?
He ultimately wanted a name he could market.
He ultimately wanted a name he could market.
He ultimately wanted a name he could market.
He ultimately wanted a name he could market.
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His brand's signature look is ...
A short-sleeve cotton shirt became the brand's signature look.
A short-sleeve cotton shirt became the brand's signature look.
A short-sleeve cotton shirt became the brand's signature look.
A short-sleeve cotton shirt became the brand's signature look.
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What helped Ralph Lauren gain recognition?
The brand also provided uniforms for the Olympic Team USA.
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