July 24, 11:45
“Our portrait of American style, and our vision of the American dream, would be incomplete without Black experiences like this.” —Ralph Lauren
Introducing A Portrait of the American Dream: Oak Bluffs, a film honoring generations of stories and a timeless expression of the American dream, from seasonal visitors and year-round residents to community historians and cultural leaders.
Ralph Lauren collaborated with a number of institutions to authentically showcase the history and significance of Oak Bluffs, including The Cottagers Inc., The Martha’s Vineyard African American Heritage Trail, The Martha’s Vineyard Museum, The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, and advisors at Morehouse and Spelman Colleges, among others.
ABOUT RALPH LAUREN
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of luxury lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, footwear & accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For nearly 60 years, Ralph Lauren has sought to inspire the dream of a better life through authenticity and timeless style. Its reputation and distinctive image have been developed across a wide range of products, brands, distribution channels and international markets. The Company's brand names – which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Double RL, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children and Chaps, among others — constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.