284461 08: Designer Ralph Lauren stands on stage at the 7th on Sixth Fashion Show October 30, 1996 in New York City. Ralph Lauren became founder, designer and chairman of Polo Fashions New York in 1968 and rose to world fame when he designed the men's costume for "The Great Gatsby," in the 1974 film version of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Liaison)
