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Ralph Lauren in a navy double-breasted blazer and jeans waving to the audience as he walks the runway

Ralph Lauren

Corporate Conferences

Bringing the Ralph Lauren world to life through experiences designed to inspire, connect and celebrate.

BRAND

Ralph Lauren

Locations

San Diego, CA La Jolla Beach, CA Las Vegas, NV Gotham Hall, NYC

Role

Creative Director Event Producer

At Ralph Lauren, an event was never simply a meeting or celebration. It was another opportunity to express Mr. Lauren’s vision and the ethos of the brand. Across leadership conferences, destination gatherings and corporate celebrations, I translated that vision into experiences that brought together environment, programming, hospitality, music and storytelling. Each was designed around its audience and occasion, while remaining unmistakably Ralph Lauren.

01

San Diego, CA

An intimate leadership retreat balancing business strategy with connection and hospitality. The experience moved naturally between meetings, outdoor gatherings and evening events, creating an environment that felt relaxed, personal and distinctly Ralph Lauren.

Golden hour garden reception by the pool with white cabanas at the Rancho Bernardo conference
Evening reception beneath a string-lit pergola with round tables in white linen at the Rancho Bernardo conference
Guests laughing together at a poolside dinner table during the Rancho Bernardo conference
Guests seated at round tables listening to a speaker with a microphone at the Rancho Bernardo conference
Large group photo of the Ralph Lauren team gathered on the lawn at Rancho Bernardo in 2010
02

La Jolla Beach, CA

A multi-day leadership gathering built around the relaxed romance of the Southern California coast. Beachfront dining, outdoor activities and social events transformed the setting into an expression of the brand, creating space for teams to connect beyond the conference room.

Guests gathered for a beach party at the La Jolla event, with umbrellas and blue-clothed tables on the sand
Guests seated at blue-clothed tables on the beach at the La Jolla event
Chairs with light blue Polo bear blankets draped over them on the beach at the La Jolla event
Two couples posing together on the beach at sunset at the La Jolla event, with the ocean behind them
Guests in colorful Ralph Lauren attire mingling at the La Jolla beach event
The Ralph Lauren team posing together on the beach at sunset in La Jolla, with POLO written in the sand
03

Las Vegas, NV

A week-long managers conference for 300+ attendees, conceived as both a business gathering and a celebration of the organization. Keynotes and branded breakouts were balanced with recognition moments, social events and unexpected experiences, culminating in the giveaway of a Mini Cooper.

Aerial view of the Lake Las Vegas resort venue, with the lake, pool, palm trees and mountains surrounding the Ralph Lauren conference site
The Ralph Lauren team gathered outdoors celebrating with arms raised at the Las Vegas conference
Polo Ralph Lauren Back to Basics conference moment with a red Mini Cooper on stage
Large group photo of the Ralph Lauren team in the courtyard of the GM conference venue in Las Vegas
Speaker presenting on stage at the Polo Ralph Las Vegas conference, beside a clear podium with white florals
Tracey speaking into a microphone and pointing during the Las Vegas event, beside the raffle drum and catering setup
Guests laughing at a Polo Ralph Lauren event, one in a flat cap holding candy necklaces
04

New York, NY

A black-tie celebration at historic Gotham Hall created to recognize a year of exceptional business performance. The evening drew inspiration from the glamour and sophistication of Ralph Lauren’s Black Tie world, translating it through candlelight, monumental florals, music and a restrained evening palette. From the initial hand-rendered concept and mood board through the finished environment, every detail contributed to a singular sense of occasion.

Concept sketch of the domed Gotham Hall ballroom with chandelier, draped backdrop, Polo logo stage, candlelit round tables and tall floral arrangements
Gotham Hall mood board: black-tie portraits, the illuminated Haier Building, Black Tie Collection track list, floral urn sketch, Chrysler Building at night, hurricane candles and material swatches
Gotham Hall ballroom set with candlelit tables beneath the chandelier
Candlelit centerpiece of ivory and rose florals on a Gotham Hall dinner table
Tall white and green floral arrangement on a carved pedestal at the Gotham Hall entrance
Two men in black-tie tuxedos getting ready, Ralph Lauren Holiday 2022
The Ralph Lauren Black Tie Collection album track list over the illuminated Empire State Building at night

Experience
Made Memorable

24

Years Brand Stewardship

4

DISTINCT EVENT FORMATS

Concept → Execution

End-to-End Creative Direction

Global

Experience Strategy

The strongest brand experiences do more than communicate an idea. They allow people to enter it. Across audiences, settings and occasions, each event translated the Ralph Lauren world into a physical experience, balancing storytelling, hospitality and business purpose while preserving the character and point of view of the brand.