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Ralph Lauren Receives Smithson Bicentennial Medal

In June 2014, the Smithsonian presented Ralph Lauren with the James Smithson Bicentennial Medal, recognizing his lifetime contributions to American entrepreneurship and the critical leadership role he played in helping preserve the Star-Spangled Banner

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CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year

In June 2025, the Council of Fashion Designers of America awarded Ralph Lauren with the CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year. He has previously received the following additional awards from the CFDA:

1981: Fashion Award

1986: Retailer of the Year

1991: Lifetime Achievement

1995: Womenswear Designer of the Year

1996: Menswear Designer of the Year

1997: Humanitarian Leadership Award

2007: American Fashion Legend

2007: Menswear Designer of the Year

2009: Popular Vote Award

2018: CFDA Members Salute

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Ralph Lauren Receives Members Salute Award From the CFDA

In June 2018, the Council of Fashion Designers of America awarded Ralph Lauren with the CFDA Members Salute to honor his unparalleled impact on the landscape of American style. Additionally, he has received Menswear and Womenswear Designer of the Year Awards, the Lifetime Achievement Award, and the American Fashion Legend Award from the CFDA

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GQ UK Design Legend

Ralph Lauren was honored in September 2018 as a Design Legend in a special issue of GQ UK. In a first, Ralph Lauren appeared in London via hologram to receive his award, which was presented to him by actor James Norton

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Yankees First Pitch

As a boy growing up in the Bronx, Ralph Lauren loved going to Yankee Stadium™ to watch his hometown heroes play ball. Decades later, in celebration of his company’s 50th anniversary, he was honored to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Yankees™ – Red Sox™ game on September 20, 2018

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WSJ Innovator Award

At The Wall Street Journal’s annual event celebrating the world’s most innovative thinkers and creators in November 2018, Ralph Lauren was honored with the Fashion Innovator Award, presented by designer Virgil Abloh. “My life was innovation,” Mr. Lauren said in his acceptance speech

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British Knighthood

In November 2018, the British Consulate announced that Ralph Lauren would become the first American designer to receive the distinction of Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for his impact in “fashion, business, and philanthropy”

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French-American Foundation Gala

In December 2018, Ralph Lauren was feted as the guest of honor at the French-American Foundation’s annual gala dinner in the Galerie des Batailles at the Château de Versailles, in celebration of his longtime love of French culture and style

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Ralph Lauren, KBE

In June 2019, in a private ceremony at Buckingham Palace hosted by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Ralph Lauren was presented with the knighthood insignia of Honorary Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, in recognition of his extensive philanthropic efforts, his unparalleled influence on the landscape of global style, and his longtime love of the culture, heritage, and people of Great Britain

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Légion D’Honneur (Legion of Honor)

In 2019, at the Élysée Palace in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron bestowed Ralph Lauren with the rank of Officier de la Legion d'honneur—a promotion from his previous rank of Chevalier—for his contributions as a designer, business leader, and philanthropist

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Presidential Medal of Freedom

Ralph Lauren received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Biden in a prestigious ceremony held in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, January 4, 2025. The award —the nation’s highest civilian honor—recognizes Mr. Lauren’s extraordinary contributions and influence on American style, culture, and society. Mr. Lauren is the first fashion designer to ever receive this historic distinction