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Ralph Lauren Documentary 'Very Ralph' Premieres on Sky Arte

other · 2026-04-26

The documentary "Very Ralph," directed by Susan Lacy, debuted at the 14th Rome Film Festival and is scheduled for broadcast on Sky Arte on November 16, 2019. This production is the first comprehensive exploration of Ralph Lauren, a figure synonymous with the American Dream and fashion success. It includes interviews with Lauren, his relatives, and notable names in the industry such as Anna Wintour, Calvin Klein, and Naomi Campbell. The film chronicles Lauren's journey from his early life in the Bronx to his establishment as a fashion legend, detailing his challenges and strategies along the way.

Key facts

  • Documentary 'Very Ralph' directed by Susan Lacy
  • Premiered at 14th Rome Film Festival
  • Airs on Sky Arte on November 16, 2019
  • First documentary about Ralph Lauren
  • Features interviews with Anna Wintour, Karl Lagerfeld, André Leon Talley, Naomi Campbell, Calvin Klein, Diane von Furstenberg, Tyson Beckford, Jessica Chastain, Vanessa Friedman, Paul Goldberger
  • Covers Lauren's career from Bronx upbringing to global fashion icon
  • Includes family, colleagues, and archive footage
  • Ralph Lauren reflects on 60 years of career

Entities

Artists

  • Ralph Lauren
  • Susan Lacy
  • Anna Wintour
  • Karl Lagerfeld
  • André Leon Talley
  • Naomi Campbell
  • Calvin Klein
  • Diane von Furstenberg
  • Tyson Beckford
  • Jessica Chastain
  • Vanessa Friedman
  • Paul Goldberger
  • Jane Fonda
  • Steven Spielberg

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • Artribune
  • Rome Film Festival
  • Festa del Cinema di Roma

Locations

  • Rome
  • Italy
  • Bronx
  • United States
  • New York

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