In the mid-1960s, Ralph Lauren established Polo, a necktie business, and has since grown in to a billion dollar business.  The company oversees many licensees, as well as more than 350 contract manufacturers worldwide. It operates about 275 retail and outlet stores in the US and licenses more than 100 others worldwide.  Founder Ralph Lauren controls almost 90% of Polo's voting power.

Ralph Lauren Eyeglasses are manufactured using several different designs and materials, highlighting Ralph Lauren's sense of style and good taste.  Each model is personalized with the "RL" logo in metal and produced in pastel shades.

Safilo Group is the licensed manufacturer of Ralph Lauren Eyeglasses.

Established by the Tabacchi family in 1934, Safilo manufactures and distributes eyeglass frames, sport goggles and eyeglasses, selling its products in sporting goods stores and through opticians under their own Carrera and Smith brands and more than twenty licensed names including Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Kate Spade, Liz Claiborne and Hugo Boss.

Using subsidiaries and distributors through out the world, Safilo offers its products in over 120 countries.