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Ralph Lauren Unveils Collection for HBCUs Morehouse and Spelman

The brand aims to honour the contributions of Black students to American collegiate style by drawing inspiration from fashion worn at historically Black colleges from 1920 to 1950.
The Polo Ralph Lauren Exclusively for Morehouse and Spelman Colleges Collection references styles worn by HBCU students from the 1920s to 1950s.
The Polo Ralph Lauren Exclusively for Morehouse and Spelman Colleges Collection references styles worn by HBCU students from the 1920s to 1950s. (Courtesy)

Ralph Lauren will release a collegiate-inspired collection, featuring outerwear, tailored suits, dresses and footwear, designed by Morehouse and Spelman alumni who currently work at the company.

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