B-ball Legend George Gervin Sues Ralph Lauren for Exploiting His Name to Sell Shoes

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*George Gervin, a former professional basketball player, has filed a lawsuit against Ralph Lauren after accusing the fashion company of selling shoes in his name and likeness without his knowledge. Gervin says that the shoes branded “Gervin Mid” are all about his name and likeness. Ralph Lauren began selling the “Gervin Mid” design in 2022. It […]

Ralph Lauren Creates Capsule Collection Celebrating HBCUs

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*Polo Ralph Lauren has launched a capsule collection celebrating HBCU’s — specifically of Morehouse and Spelman colleges.  The limited-edition collection was “inspired by the heritage and traditions of the historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs),” per PEOPLE. The capsule marks the first time the historic brand has produced “a collection and campaign with an all-Black cast […]

Ralph Lauren Apologizes for Using Black Greek Fraternity Symbols on Chinos

*Iconic fashion brand Ralph Lauren has issued an apology for using Black fraternity Phi Beta Sigma’s symbols on a pair of $334 chinos.  A petition was launched on Change.org demanding the designer stop selling the khakis that feature the Greek letters down the back left pant leg, bet.com reports.  In the petition, fraternity members noted, […]

Polo Ralph Lauren Celebrates Black Equestrians in New Campaign [PHOTOS]

*Acclaimed fashion designer Ralph Lauren celebrates Black equestrians with his latest campaign, which features crew members from Work to Ride, a Philadelphia-based non-profit organization that gives disadvantaged urban youth the opportunity to learn, train, and develop life skills through horsemanship and equestrian activities. Shot by Sharif Hamza, the campaign features the crew decked out in […]

Tyson Beckford Blasts Instagram Models, Proclaims Love for Black Women

*The NY Post caught up with Tyson Beckford backstage at the Ralph Lauren Children’s Fashion Show awhile back at the Central Park Zoo, and the former model dished on his feelings about the sudden wave of delusional Instagram models, many of whom refuse to acknowledge him with the proper respect. He also said he wishes he […]

Ralph Lauren, Syneron-Candela Join Speedo in Dropping Ryan Lochte

*Hours after Speedo announced it was ending its sponsorship of Ryan Lochte, Ralph Lauren and the parent company of Gentle Hair Removal issued statements Monday saying they were also severing ties with the Olympic swimmer in the wake of his lying scandal. “Ralph Lauren continues to proudly sponsor the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Team and […]

Ciara Signs Contract with IMG Models

*Ciara has signed with IMG Models, a power move that further expands her prominent presence in the fashion arena. According to The Hollywood Reporter, her Roberto Cavalli campaign was “one of 2015’s best celeb-fronted fashion endorsements.” She is also Topshop’s first U.S. brand ambassador, a longtime muse for Givenchy, and has close ties with Coach and […]