About The Brand From an unconventional tie to one of the most iconic heritage brands of all time; Ralph Lauren splashed onto the scene in 1967 with a line of ties naPolo| nodding to the designer's love for the sport| A year later| the New York native expanded Polo from ties to a full menswear collection| offering classic American designs in fresh fabrications| In 1970| the designer reached another milestone and this time it was at Bloomingdale's