Ralph Lauren News

Adam Clemens of Westport and Carole Hochman of Manhattan were elected members of the board of trustees at Westport Country Playhouse during 2012.

Men's Wearhouse announced that award-winning menswear designer Joseph Abboud has been named as the company's Chief Creative Director. Abboud, who has more than three decades' experience in the men's fashion industry, brings the retail leader his passion for designing unique, timeless apparel and brands that reflect the modern man.

As previously announced, the Rugby stores will all close by 2013. The Rue La La Rugby sale is a great opportunity to pick up a few pieces before it's too late!

On Thursday, December 6, Ted Turner, Laura Turner Seydel, Carter Roberts, Sylvia Earle and Costas Christ will host an elegant evening of cocktails in honor of Roger Moenks at the Ralph Lauren store at Lenox Square to celebrate the publication of 'I Am Eco-Warrior.'

Fashion One, the international channel for fashion, entertainment and lifestyle programmes, announced the launch of the channel on the Entry Pack of Chunghwa Telecom, the largest operator of broadband multimedia services in Taiwan. The channel will commence telecast on Chunghwa MOD channel 97 starting December 3, 2012 after landing in Taiwan earlier this year in October.

Sears Optical announced the launch of their online boutique with Kardashian Kollection Eyewear. The collection has proven to be extremely popular at retail locations nationwide since its debut in July 2012, leading Sears Optical to offer the stylish eyewear online.

On a special episode of OWN's OPRAH's NEXT CHAPTER which aired on Sunday, November 25, Oprah Winfrey interviewed international superstar Justin Bieber. Watch a clip from the first-ever 'global edition' of her show below!

L'Oréal signed an agreement with Castanea Partners to acquire Urban Decay.

After a weekend spent with family, friends, and far too much food, it's time to go back to reality. But Cyber Monday will help you spend a little more time tomorrow relishing in the holiday spirit of savings!

Oprah Winfrey announced previously on 'Good Morning America' that she would interview pop star Justin Bieber on a special episode of NEXT CHAPTER, due to air tonight, November 25 at 9pm on the OWN network.

Racked is reminding you as you plan your shopping weekend to visit independently owned stores as opposed to only hitting big chains like J. Crew.

Racked has released an awesome list of sales going on today through the weekend. Read through the list and enjoy some shopping in your sweats!

Oprah Winfrey will interview pop star Justin Bieber on a special episode of NEXT CHAPTER, due to air on Sunday, November 25 at 9pm on the OWN network. Get a sneak peek below!

Ralph Lauren launched a website dedicated to the brand's vintage archives. RL Vintage boutique is meant to be fully shoppable, but pricing is only available on request.

Sean John Corporate announced Jeff Tweedy as the President of the company. Tweedy will report directly to Sean John Chairman and Founder Sean 'Diddy' Combs and will be responsible for all aspects of the company's operations including strategic brand development, design, and all of the Sean John licensing and retail partners.

The Ralph Lauren Corp. announced that Rugby Ralph Lauren will close both its online store and 14 locations by 2013. Rugby opened it's first store in Boston in 2005 hoping to attract the Harvard type collegiate types.

L'Oreal announced today the opening of its largest factory in the world in Indonesia. The 66,000 m2 building is located about 60 kilometers from Jakarta, at the Jababeka Industrial Estate, West Java, Indonesia. With a staged investment totalling EUR 100 million (approximately IDR 1.25 trillion), this new factory will serve as the production hub for the South-East Asian region.

Unmetric, the social media benchmarking company, unveiled its Luxury Fashion Report to reveal which brands are leading the runway with social media performance.

The First Documentary Chronicling the 125-Year History of the Media Giant Founded by William Randolph Hearst; Docu Screens at Asia Society Texas Center in Houston Tonight Leslie Iwerks Productions and Hearst Corporation announced that one of the great media success stories -- the compelling and dramatic story of the rise of one of America's best known companies -- is told in a new full-feature documentary, CITIZEN HEARST

Respect Your Universe, Inc. opened their first flagship retail location at The Shoppes at the Palazzo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Located in The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino, The Shoppes at The Palazzo is one of the world's emporiums of style and a mecca for the fashion-forward, featuring dozens of premier luxury brands including Diane von Furstenberg, Chloé, Christian Louboutin, Salvatore Ferragamo, Fendi, Ralph Lauren and more.