Nationality: United States Ralph Lauren, is an American fashion designer, philanthropist, and billionaire businessman, best known for the Ralph Lauren Corporation, a global multibillion-dollar enterprise. He has become well known for his collection of rare automobiles, some of which have been displayed in museum exhibits. Lauren stepped down as CEO of the company in September 2015 but remains executive chairman and chief creative officer. As of April 2022, his net worth was estimated at US$6.9 billion. Awards: 1970: A jury of men's fashion editors select Lauren to receive the Coty Award for the highest creativity of the year in men's fashion design. 1973: Ralph Lauren wins his second Coty Award for menswear. It is the first time a menswear designer has been a two-time Coty winner. 1974: Ralph Lauren wins his first Coty "Winnie" Award for womenswear. 1975: Ralph Lauren wins the American Fashion Award. (Council of Fashion Designers of America) 1976: Ralph Lauren enters the Coty Hall of Fame for Menswear, and also wins his second Coty Award for Womenswear, the first time a designer has won awards for both menswear and womenswear in the same year. 1977: Ralph Lauren receives the Coty Hall of Fame award for womenswear. 1979: Ralph Lauren receives his first special citation at the 1979 Coty Awards for his direct influence in establishing American fashion on a worldwide basis. 1981: At the first Council of Fashion Designers of America award ceremony, Ralph Lauren wins his first CFDA Fashion Award. 1985: Ralph Lauren receives the Menswear Association of America's Designer Achievement Award. 1987: At the CFDA Awards, Ralph Lauren is awarded 1986 "Retailer of the Year" for transforming the cinematic feel of his clothing into a physical environment. 1988: Pratt Institute awards Ralph Lauren with an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts. 1989: Ralph Lauren receives The American Academy of Achievement's Golden Plate Award in 1989 for fashion and design. The Awards are presented annually by the Academy of Achievement to approximately 25 recipients, chosen for their exceptional accomplishments in the sciences, professions, business, industry, arts, literature, sports, entertainment, and public service. 1992: Ralph Lauren receives the first-ever CFDA Lifetime Achievement award—an honor created specifically for him and presented with heartfelt recognition by Audrey Hepburn. 1995: Ralph Lauren receives the CFDA award for Womenswear Designer of the Year.[72] 1996: Ralph Lauren is honored with the Nina Hyde Center for Breast Cancer Research's first Humanitarian Award, which is presented to Lauren by Princess Diana. 1996: Receives an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Brandeis University for his commitment to arts and education, and for his prominent role in the fight against breast cancer. 1996: Ralph Lauren receives the CFDA award for Menswear Designer of the Year.[59] 1997: Ralph Lauren wins CFDA's Award for Humanitarian Leadership in recognition of his commitment to fighting breast cancer. 2000: In celebration of his contribution to American style, Ralph Lauren is among the first designers inducted into the Fashion Walk of Fame in the center of New York City's Fashion District.(Garment District, Manhattan) 2003: Ralph Lauren Corporation receives a Restore America Heroes award from The National Trust for Historic Preservation. 2007: Ralph Lauren wins the American Fashion Legend Award, presented by Oprah Winfrey on June 4 at the CFDA Awards, held at the New York Public Library. 2009: Ralph Lauren wins the CFDA's newly created "Popular Vote Award". The award is given to the designer who receives the most votes cast online by the public. 2010: Mayor Michael Bloomberg presents Ralph Lauren with a key to the city of New York. 2010: In a private ceremony at the Élysée Palace, Ralph Lauren receives the prestigious Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur from Nicolas Sarkozy, President of the Republic of France, in recognition of his contributions as a designer, business leader, and philanthropist. 2012: Ralph Lauren tops the list for the global apparel industry category for the first time in Fortune magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies" 2012." 2014: The Company's "The Dog Walk Campaign" won the Clio Image Award in the category for Partnerships and & Sponsorships, while the Omotesando RRL Store in Tokyo, Japan wins for the category of Architectural Design. 2014: The Smithsonian presented Ralph Lauren with the James Smithson Bicentennial Medal. The medal recognizes Lauren's lifetime contributions to American entrepreneurship, artistry, and creativity as well as acknowledging the critical leadership role Lauren played in helping preserve the Star-Spangled Banner as part of "Save America's Treasures" initiative established by Hillary Clinton when she served as First Lady. 2016: Ralph Lauren and Leonardo DiCaprio were honored at the 50th Anniversary Riverkeeper Fishermen's Ball at Chelsea Piers in New York City. 2016: Ralph Lauren received Women's Wear Daily's inaugural John B. Fairchild Honor. 2017: Appointed an Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE). On June 20, 2019, in a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace he received the award from Prince Charles.