Documentary reveals how designer Ralph Lauren built his empire

For a man who once claimed to 'hate fashion,' designer Ralph Lauren has had an extraordinarily long and successful career

Elizabeth Wallace, CNNFor a man who once claimed to"hate fashion," designer Ralph Lauren has had an extraordinarily long and successful career.

Directed by Susan Lacy, the film features interviews with a reflective Lauren who, at 80 years old, is still very much involved in the multibillion-dollar business that carries his name. It's an assessment that's carried through the feature-length film, which includes a roll call of fashion industry royalty, including designers Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Diane von Furstenberg, model Naomi Campbell and Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour.Born in 1939 to Jewish immigrants from Belarus, Ralph Rueben Lifshitz changed his name to"Lauren" as a teenager to avoid the unwanted attention that came from having an unusual name.

Along the way, Lauren pushed boundaries within the industry, challenging conventions and setting new standards."He has always, always championed diversity," says Wintour."It's not a token person, 'let's just check this box.'"

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